The North of Ireland Family History Society is a registered charity (NIC106071) with particular reference to the nine counties of Ulster.
For over 40 years promoting and encouraging the private and public study of family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history.
The NIFHS Research Centre is normally open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 2pm and 8pm.
Please check the Calendar for holiday closures.
We respectfully request that those with any COVID-19 related symptoms do not attend our premises.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For answers to some questions about the new membership system
Go to the FAQ page and then
Joining the Society as a New Member
in Year 1 September 2024 – 31 August 2025
Go to membership.nifhs.org to join the Society
Renewing Membership for 2024-25 Year
Read the FAQ Answer and then
Go to the Log In page at membership.nifhs.org/login/
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The Programme of Classes
Fri 21 Feb – On Zoom – Estate Records
Sat 22 Feb – On Zoom – Family Tree Maker
Fri 21 Mar – On Zoom – Townlands
Wed 16 Apr – On Zoom – Using WikiTree
Wed 23 Apr – At C4 – Family Finder Course – FULLY BOOKED
Wed 21 May – On Zoom – Look-Up Live – Free Class
Wed 28 May – On Zoom – Using AI for Genealogical Research
Unlocking Legal Histories: Exploring Crown and Peace, Land Records, and Civil Court Archives – Graham Jackson | Belfast Branch
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm GMTCunningham’s Shop | Elaine Wilson | Causeway Branch
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm GMTVisit NIFHS Research Centre | Foyle Branch
Saturday, 29 March 2025The Story of Tea | Robert Bell | Ballymena Branch
Wednesday, 2 April 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm BSTAncient Derry Maps and Documents – Stephen Doherty & Peter Hamilton | Foyle Branch
Monday, 7 April 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm BSTThe IRA Attack at Killyleagh Castle and other Sites in East Down in the 1920s – Chris Hagan | Killyleagh Branch
Monday, 7 April 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm BSTFamily Hands. Looking at various Ulster American family stories using the song by Mary Chapin Carpenter | Dr David Hume | Lisburn Branch
Tuesday, 8 April 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm BSTA Dress for Kathleen. Remembering an Aunt through Stitching and Creative Writing | Heather Richardson | Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch
Monday, 14 April 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm BSTDNA Project Night & Update | Martin McDowell | Killyleagh Branch
Tuesday, 15 April 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm BSTAGM & The Ancestor I Would Most Like To Meet and Why | Members | Larne Branch
Thursday, 17 April 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm BSTOther NIFHS DNA Projects – Anne Johnston | Belfast Branch
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST
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