Description
Course Code: 529350
Start date: Tuesday 1st September
Time: 7pm-8.30pm for 3 weeks (1st September, 8th September, 15 September 2026)
Location: Cork Deaf Club
Places: 12 learners
About the Course
“Understanding the Irish Census Website” is a three-week course designed to support learners in developing practical skills in accessing, searching, and interpreting historical census records using the National Archives of Ireland Census website.
Course Outline
- Introduction to the Irish Census website
- Understanding census records and terminology
- Searching for individuals and households
- Interpreting census returns
- Downloading and saving census records
- Using census records to support family and local history research
- Participating in guided practical activities
What You Will Learn
- Identify the main features of the Irish Census website.
- Develop practical skills in searching census records.
- Apply search techniques to locate historical records.
- Interpret information contained within Irish census returns.
- Participate in practical research activities and learner discussion.
Prerequisites
Basic digital literacy skills are recommended.
Progression
Learners will develop practical research skills and may wish to progress to genealogy, local history, archival research, or Irish history courses.