Brian Gurrin
@briangurrin.bsky.social
Working on Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland project (@virtualtreasury). I ❤️ censuses, Irish demographics, and enjoy running when not at the desk.
Census of Ireland, 1766.
Great census of Athassel, Co. Tipp. Gives names, details on family, occupations. My fave is entry number 435, John Birrane, 'a beggar man in cabin on the road'. Probably the only record for Birrane.
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Great census of Athassel, Co. Tipp. Gives names, details on family, occupations. My fave is entry number 435, John Birrane, 'a beggar man in cabin on the road'. Probably the only record for Birrane.
virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
@tipperarylibraries.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Census of Ireland, 1766.
Great census of Athassel, Co. Tipp. Gives names, details on family, occupations. My fave is entry number 435, John Birrane, 'a beggar man in cabin on the road'. Probably the only record for Birrane.
virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
@tipperarylibraries.bsky.social
Great census of Athassel, Co. Tipp. Gives names, details on family, occupations. My fave is entry number 435, John Birrane, 'a beggar man in cabin on the road'. Probably the only record for Birrane.
virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
@tipperarylibraries.bsky.social
Quick note that the # of names from Irish censuses, 1766-1891, has leaped forward over the past few weeks, and now stands at a whopping 115,911. And the good news is that we have 1,000s more names to come in over the first half of 2026. Here's a cracker: virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
December 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Quick note that the # of names from Irish censuses, 1766-1891, has leaped forward over the past few weeks, and now stands at a whopping 115,911. And the good news is that we have 1,000s more names to come in over the first half of 2026. Here's a cracker: virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
Censuses of Ireland, 1766-1891.
At end Nov. our total for names in VRTI CEN from 1766 religious census, 1798 census of Dublin City and censuses of Ireland 1813-1891 hit 98,000. On Tuesday we'll give the end Dec. total. Will we hit 100k? Tune in Tuesday for update. Any guesses?
At end Nov. our total for names in VRTI CEN from 1766 religious census, 1798 census of Dublin City and censuses of Ireland 1813-1891 hit 98,000. On Tuesday we'll give the end Dec. total. Will we hit 100k? Tune in Tuesday for update. Any guesses?
December 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Censuses of Ireland, 1766-1891.
At end Nov. our total for names in VRTI CEN from 1766 religious census, 1798 census of Dublin City and censuses of Ireland 1813-1891 hit 98,000. On Tuesday we'll give the end Dec. total. Will we hit 100k? Tune in Tuesday for update. Any guesses?
At end Nov. our total for names in VRTI CEN from 1766 religious census, 1798 census of Dublin City and censuses of Ireland 1813-1891 hit 98,000. On Tuesday we'll give the end Dec. total. Will we hit 100k? Tune in Tuesday for update. Any guesses?
Maps showing 1766 religious census returns received at House of Lords, in response to their 15 March call for census details, and the surviving details from the census. 83% national coverage in 1766; 63% survival of details, in some form. Significant losses. Significant recovery.
November 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Maps showing 1766 religious census returns received at House of Lords, in response to their 15 March call for census details, and the surviving details from the census. 83% national coverage in 1766; 63% survival of details, in some form. Significant losses. Significant recovery.
Censuses of Ireland, update.
We've updated our 1766 survivors map to reflect some recent discoveries, including numerical details for Nenagh Union (Tipperary) and Tacumshin Union (Wexford), and expansion within Kilkenny. Coverage (survivors) now at 60.32% of the island.
We've updated our 1766 survivors map to reflect some recent discoveries, including numerical details for Nenagh Union (Tipperary) and Tacumshin Union (Wexford), and expansion within Kilkenny. Coverage (survivors) now at 60.32% of the island.
November 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Censuses of Ireland, update.
We've updated our 1766 survivors map to reflect some recent discoveries, including numerical details for Nenagh Union (Tipperary) and Tacumshin Union (Wexford), and expansion within Kilkenny. Coverage (survivors) now at 60.32% of the island.
We've updated our 1766 survivors map to reflect some recent discoveries, including numerical details for Nenagh Union (Tipperary) and Tacumshin Union (Wexford), and expansion within Kilkenny. Coverage (survivors) now at 60.32% of the island.
Me when I find a new census transcript.
November 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Me when I find a new census transcript.
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Was a fantastic first day at ’Ireland and the American Revolution’ capped off by a brilliant keynote address by Prof. Eliga Gould. Looking forward to day two.
October 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Was a fantastic first day at ’Ireland and the American Revolution’ capped off by a brilliant keynote address by Prof. Eliga Gould. Looking forward to day two.
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Great to see a good turnout at @tcdunit18.bsky.social for @cwallacedublin.bsky.social's talk on Wed 17th titled "30 June 1922 – Dublin’s biggest explosion? Recovering the lost Public Record Office of Ireland”. @historytcd.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Great to see a good turnout at @tcdunit18.bsky.social for @cwallacedublin.bsky.social's talk on Wed 17th titled "30 June 1922 – Dublin’s biggest explosion? Recovering the lost Public Record Office of Ireland”. @historytcd.bsky.social
So, Andrew's wife is from Inchigeelagh. Click here to check out the 1766 religious census for the parish (our most recent 1766 discovery): virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
September 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
So, Andrew's wife is from Inchigeelagh. Click here to check out the 1766 religious census for the parish (our most recent 1766 discovery): virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
Census of Ireland, 1861
The 1861 census returns were never in PRO/never open to the public. Not knowing this, Samuel Gilmore wrote to PRO seeking info from 1861 census, providing a mock-up for the Patterson household, Lisburn. Click link: virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
@narireland.bsky.social
The 1861 census returns were never in PRO/never open to the public. Not knowing this, Samuel Gilmore wrote to PRO seeking info from 1861 census, providing a mock-up for the Patterson household, Lisburn. Click link: virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
@narireland.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Census of Ireland, 1861
The 1861 census returns were never in PRO/never open to the public. Not knowing this, Samuel Gilmore wrote to PRO seeking info from 1861 census, providing a mock-up for the Patterson household, Lisburn. Click link: virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
@narireland.bsky.social
The 1861 census returns were never in PRO/never open to the public. Not knowing this, Samuel Gilmore wrote to PRO seeking info from 1861 census, providing a mock-up for the Patterson household, Lisburn. Click link: virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
@narireland.bsky.social
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Tickets are now available for ‘Ireland and the American Revolution: 250th Anniversary Perspectives’. The conference will take place @tlrhub.bsky.social on the 9-10 October. For booking and more information use the link below.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/ireland-an...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/ireland-an...
August 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Tickets are now available for ‘Ireland and the American Revolution: 250th Anniversary Perspectives’. The conference will take place @tlrhub.bsky.social on the 9-10 October. For booking and more information use the link below.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/ireland-an...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/ireland-an...
Beautiful lazy-beds at The Deserted Village, Achill. The lazy-bed agricultural practice was anything but lazy.
August 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Beautiful lazy-beds at The Deserted Village, Achill. The lazy-bed agricultural practice was anything but lazy.
Depraved. Bomb a hospital. Then bomb the rescue workers. I have no words for this level of savagery, inhumanity and cruelty. It's utterly evil.
August 26, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Depraved. Bomb a hospital. Then bomb the rescue workers. I have no words for this level of savagery, inhumanity and cruelty. It's utterly evil.
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Great crowds at yesterday's Really Useful Family History Show in PRONI, organised by @nifhs.bsky.social and sponsored by @federationfhs.bsky.social. Thanks to all who joined!
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August 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Great crowds at yesterday's Really Useful Family History Show in PRONI, organised by @nifhs.bsky.social and sponsored by @federationfhs.bsky.social. Thanks to all who joined!
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@cwallacedublin.bsky.social
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@cwallacedublin.bsky.social
Oasis who? Census of Monivea, 1891 sold out again. Well done, Monivea Heritage Association. 👏👏
August 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Oasis who? Census of Monivea, 1891 sold out again. Well done, Monivea Heritage Association. 👏👏
Monivea census, 1891, back in print again. Follow Monivea Heritage Association on Facebook, or contact them, to get your copy.
August 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Monivea census, 1891, back in print again. Follow Monivea Heritage Association on Facebook, or contact them, to get your copy.
Reposted by Brian Gurrin
Our colleague @briangurrin.bsky.social was in Monivea last week for the launch of the 1891 census of Monivea locality.
Read more about this fascinating publication on our news page: virtualtreasury.ie/news/monivea...
Read more about this fascinating publication on our news page: virtualtreasury.ie/news/monivea...
August 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Our colleague @briangurrin.bsky.social was in Monivea last week for the launch of the 1891 census of Monivea locality.
Read more about this fascinating publication on our news page: virtualtreasury.ie/news/monivea...
Read more about this fascinating publication on our news page: virtualtreasury.ie/news/monivea...
Census of Ireland, 1891.
Thomas Higgins (22) and family in 1891 census. Higgins contested Jan 1906 gen. election for Irish Parliamentary Party. Vote on 25 Jan. Votes counted 26th. Higgins won (2,685 votes) but he had died on morning of count. Another election followed)
Thomas Higgins (22) and family in 1891 census. Higgins contested Jan 1906 gen. election for Irish Parliamentary Party. Vote on 25 Jan. Votes counted 26th. Higgins won (2,685 votes) but he had died on morning of count. Another election followed)
August 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Census of Ireland, 1891.
Thomas Higgins (22) and family in 1891 census. Higgins contested Jan 1906 gen. election for Irish Parliamentary Party. Vote on 25 Jan. Votes counted 26th. Higgins won (2,685 votes) but he had died on morning of count. Another election followed)
Thomas Higgins (22) and family in 1891 census. Higgins contested Jan 1906 gen. election for Irish Parliamentary Party. Vote on 25 Jan. Votes counted 26th. Higgins won (2,685 votes) but he had died on morning of count. Another election followed)
Census of Ireland, 1891
Delighted to be in Monivea this evening speaking about the VRTI and about this wonderful publication, 1891 census of Monivea locality (launched this evening). Well done Monivea Heritage Association on a superb publication. 👏👏 @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social
Delighted to be in Monivea this evening speaking about the VRTI and about this wonderful publication, 1891 census of Monivea locality (launched this evening). Well done Monivea Heritage Association on a superb publication. 👏👏 @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Census of Ireland, 1891
Delighted to be in Monivea this evening speaking about the VRTI and about this wonderful publication, 1891 census of Monivea locality (launched this evening). Well done Monivea Heritage Association on a superb publication. 👏👏 @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social
Delighted to be in Monivea this evening speaking about the VRTI and about this wonderful publication, 1891 census of Monivea locality (launched this evening). Well done Monivea Heritage Association on a superb publication. 👏👏 @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social
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This #FiantFriday from 1581 'recites that a controversy was heard at Rosspont, between the bishop of Waterford and many of the citizens, relative to plundering the cathedral of Christ Church in Waterford, and that it appeared that the bishop was most unjustly accused by them' (!!!)
August 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This #FiantFriday from 1581 'recites that a controversy was heard at Rosspont, between the bishop of Waterford and many of the citizens, relative to plundering the cathedral of Christ Church in Waterford, and that it appeared that the bishop was most unjustly accused by them' (!!!)
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@cwallacedublin.bsky.social will be joining Galway Co. Council/Galway Heritage Groups for a special event next Wednesday: "Tracing your Galway Roots: Discover Your Family History"
www.eventbrite.ie/e/tracing-yo...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/tracing-yo...
"Tracing your Galway Roots: Discover Your Family History"
Gain insights from experienced professionals and community heritage groups who will provide tips and tools for successful family research.
www.eventbrite.ie
August 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
@cwallacedublin.bsky.social will be joining Galway Co. Council/Galway Heritage Groups for a special event next Wednesday: "Tracing your Galway Roots: Discover Your Family History"
www.eventbrite.ie/e/tracing-yo...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/tracing-yo...
Census of Ireland, 1891.
Pollboy or Knockatober townland, Monivea, Co. Galway. James Tannian, aged 33, was a photographer, one of 547 photographers recorded in the census that year (378 males, 169 females).
Pollboy or Knockatober townland, Monivea, Co. Galway. James Tannian, aged 33, was a photographer, one of 547 photographers recorded in the census that year (378 males, 169 females).
August 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Census of Ireland, 1891.
Pollboy or Knockatober townland, Monivea, Co. Galway. James Tannian, aged 33, was a photographer, one of 547 photographers recorded in the census that year (378 males, 169 females).
Pollboy or Knockatober townland, Monivea, Co. Galway. James Tannian, aged 33, was a photographer, one of 547 photographers recorded in the census that year (378 males, 169 females).
Who's the youngest person in the VRTI (census extracts)? Click here and scroll to table (1851, Glynn parish, Co. Antrim): virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
No name yet, and only half a day old, 👶🐣.
These extracts from Gertrude Thrift Papers, @narireland.bsky.social
No name yet, and only half a day old, 👶🐣.
These extracts from Gertrude Thrift Papers, @narireland.bsky.social
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July 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Who's the youngest person in the VRTI (census extracts)? Click here and scroll to table (1851, Glynn parish, Co. Antrim): virtualtreasury.ie/item/VRTI-CE...
No name yet, and only half a day old, 👶🐣.
These extracts from Gertrude Thrift Papers, @narireland.bsky.social
No name yet, and only half a day old, 👶🐣.
These extracts from Gertrude Thrift Papers, @narireland.bsky.social
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Explore the Portal's two Gold Seams, both curated by @briangurrin.bsky.social:
1. 1766 Religious Census
2. Gleanings and Fragments from the Censuses of Ireland (1813 – 1891)
1. 1766 Religious Census
2. Gleanings and Fragments from the Censuses of Ireland (1813 – 1891)
June 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Explore the Portal's two Gold Seams, both curated by @briangurrin.bsky.social:
1. 1766 Religious Census
2. Gleanings and Fragments from the Censuses of Ireland (1813 – 1891)
1. 1766 Religious Census
2. Gleanings and Fragments from the Censuses of Ireland (1813 – 1891)