South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census
Wed 14 Oct · 18:30
County Library, Tallaght
Venue events →
8°C · 40% rain
Very strong gusts — outdoor events sometimes cancel in this.
Similar events
View all →About This Event
At the Red Line Book Festival in Tallaght Library, historian Liz Gillis will explore South County Dublin through the 1926 Census. The talk will feature stories behind the statistics and include the premiere of a short film titled Our Centenary Story.
Red Line Book Festival at Tallaght Library: South County Dublin through the 1926 Census
Following the release of the 1926 Census, historian Liz Gillis explores what the census reveals about the communities of South Dublin. Hear the stories behind the statistics and see how people lived and worked a century ago.
This talk also features the premiere of a short film: Our Centenary Story: South Dublin Lives 1926, exploring the evidence in the census records of the lives of notable personalities and realities of everyday life.
Funded and supported by the Irish government’s Department of Culture, Communications and Sport 2026 Commemorative Programme
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of County Library, Tallaght.
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
Similar Events in Dublin
View all →
Free EntryAilin Kennedy & Mike McGrath-Bryan - Have I Got Your Attention?
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
North Clondalkin Library
From €10Justine Stafford - The Irish Art of 'It'll be Grand'
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
Priory Market
From €10Ourselves Alone: Sinn Féin Behind Closed Doors
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre
€6.34The Substantially Large Quiz Raising Movie Funds Again
Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Drop Dead Twice
€6.34Programme 1, Friday 9th October, 2pm, Cinema Room @Generator, 132min
Fri, 9 Oct 2026
Generator Dublin
€10Maïa Nunes Film Screening, Performance and Artist Talk
Fri, 9 Oct 2026
Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts
Frequently asked questions
South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census takes place on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 18:30.
South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census is held at County Library, Tallaght in Dublin (Tallaght, Dublin, D24 A3EX).
Entry to South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census is free.
The forecast for South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census is Light drizzle · 8°C. Very strong gusts — outdoor events sometimes cancel in this.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of County Library, Tallaght can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census
Editorial Summary
At the Red Line Book Festival in Tallaght Library, historian Liz Gillis will explore South County Dublin through the 1926 Census. The talk will feature stories behind the statistics and include the premiere of a short film titled Our Centenary Story.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Red Line Book Festival at Tallaght Library: South County Dublin through the 1926 Census
Following the release of the 1926 Census, historian Liz Gillis explores what the census reveals about the communities of South Dublin. Hear the stories behind the statistics and see how people lived and worked a century ago.
This talk also features the premiere of a short film: Our Centenary Story: South Dublin Lives 1926, exploring the evidence in the census records of the lives of notable personalities and realities of everyday life.
Funded and supported by the Irish government’s Department of Culture, Communications and Sport 2026 Commemorative Programme
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census?
South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census takes place on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 18:30.
Where is South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census taking place?
South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census is held at County Library, Tallaght in Dublin (Tallaght, Dublin, D24 A3EX).
How much are tickets for South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census?
Entry to South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census is free.
What will the weather be like at South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census?
The forecast for South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census is Light drizzle · 8°C. Very strong gusts — outdoor events sometimes cancel in this.
Is there anywhere to stay near South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of County Library, Tallaght can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census?
Tickets for South County Dublin Through The Lens of the 1926 Census can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of County Library, Tallaght
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 3°C · chance of rain 40% · wind 26 km/h
EventsList curates 180,000+ events across the UK. Tickets purchased via the venue or authorised sellers only.
Similar Events in Dublin
View all →
FREEAilin Kennedy & Mike McGrath-Bryan - Have I Got Your Attention?
📍 North Clondalkin Library
Justine Stafford - The Irish Art of 'It'll be Grand'
📍 Priory Market
€10.00 - €12.00
Ourselves Alone: Sinn Féin Behind Closed Doors
📍 Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre
€10.00 - €12.00
The Substantially Large Quiz Raising Movie Funds Again
📍 Drop Dead Twice
€6.34
Programme 1, Friday 9th October, 2pm, Cinema Room @Generator, 132min
📍 Generator Dublin
€6.34
Maïa Nunes Film Screening, Performance and Artist Talk
📍 Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts
€10.00
More things to do in Dublin
- Craft & Cinema Night - Practical Magic 2 (ODEON - Point Square)· Tuesday, 13 October 2026
- Merlin Quiz | Board Dublin· Thursday, 26 November 2026
- Programme 7 | Sunday 11th October, 7pm, The Sugar Club, 145min· Sunday, 11 October 2026
- "(Ne)tobuli melagiai" - filmas DUBLINE· Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Programme 6, Sunday 11th October, 4pm, The Sugar Club, 141min· Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Programme 5 | Sunday 11th October, 1pm, The Sugar Club, 130min· Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Filmas "(Ne)Tobuli melagiai" - MULLINGARE· Saturday, 10 October 2026
- Programme 4 | Saturday 10th October, 5pm, Cinema Room @Generator, 142min· Saturday, 10 October 2026
- Spooky Film Club (BYOB)· Monday, 26 October 2026
- October Movie Night· Thursday, 29 October 2026
- Paint & Sip (Vampire diaries)· Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Who Did What Now? - OOPS I'm in...Dublin!· Friday, 13 November 2026
- December Movie Night· Thursday, 17 December 2026
- Grow Wild in Richmond Parks - Ham Lands· Monday, 30 March 2026