The Irish Language and the 1925 Census of the Gaeltacht
A free in-person event as part of of the Dublin Festival of History

To mark this year’s Dublin Festival of History, the National Archives is proud to present the exhibition The Irish Language & the 1925 Gaeltacht Census, now on display in the foyer of our Bishop Street building. Admission is free, and visitors are welcome to drop in and explore this fascinating look at a pivotal moment in the history of the Irish language.

As part of the festival, we’re also hosting a special talk based on the exhibition.

Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: National Archives Reading Room

In their talk, archivist Vera Moynes and historian Gregory Walls will highlight the records included in the exhibition and discuss how this milestone census spurred government efforts to preserve the Irish language and to assist Gaeltacht communities in remote areas. Basing their talk on documents held in the National Archives, they’ll show how language, policy and identity interacted with each other in the early years of the Irish Free State.

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