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Time Travellers: Exploring Family History Through the 1926 Census

A wooden box containing old black and white photographs

This workshop facilitated by the Mayo Genealogy Group will help students with top tips on how to create a Family Tree through a mixture of researching and investigating. With the release of the 1926 Census this is a great opportunity to delve into the past to uncover your family history. 


Activity at a Glance

Level: Junior Cycle and Transition Year 
Group Size: Classroom Size
Location: Online zoom with facilitator 
Set-up: 10 min Check Connection/ Video/Watch pre-presentations or links
Duration: 50min, 3 parts
5min: Introduction to Museum
40min: Workshop/ Mix of Talk/ Video/ Q & A/ Show and Tell
5min: Conclusion
Availability: Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th November 2026
Times: 10am - 11am or 11.30am - 12.30pm
Booking: Booking required
Accessibility: Q & A


Bookings and information:

Book Now 

Alternatively, you can email the Bookings Office at BookingsCountryLife@museum.ie or telephone (094) 90 31751. 


Curriculum Links: 

History: Social History 
Local Studies:
Geography: Maps and Mapping 


Learning Outcomes: 

  • Discuss family history 

  • Tips on how to start a family tree 

  • Sources of research 



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