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.

Closed weeks commencing 23rd and 30th December 2024.  Re-opening Tuesday 7th January 2025.

We respectfully request that those with any COVID-19 related symptoms do not attend our premises.

Research Centre & Office: Unit C4, Valley Business Centre, 67 Church Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 7LS.


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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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Surnames Index
Members Queries Index
Reciprocal Research Index

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Introductory Booklet Series

cover image - Census Records

Beginner, Census, Church Records, Research, Websites

County Booklet Series

Booklet-County-Tyrone

Belfast, Cavan, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Monaghan, Tyrone

Location Booklet Series

Ballymacarrett

Ballymacarret Methodist, Lisburn Parish of Blaris

Alan Godfrey Maps

Omagh 1906

One Inch Series, Town Series

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