This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Murph_ Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8732/mb.ashx Message Board Post: All, Rarely are there such important opportunities as this one. The Law in Ireland said Census keep private until 100 years have passed. But due to the lack of anything but the 1901 and 1911 Census, many people do not realize a 1926 Census Exists! The petition to open it in 75 rather than 100 years is online http://www.cigo.ie/campaigns_1926.html But I do not think it can be added to as people attempting to sign it have reported failure. So I suggest everyone email, snail mail (I know its expensive) or otherwise call the TD/MP in Ireland, and anyone in the Irish Gov. It would be great for anyone searching for their ancestors in Ireland 1900-1926 and even before or after. It could be opened in the 75 years, as that has already passed. Murph_ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.