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.

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

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Membership System Changes

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/

Members Interests

Updated from time-to-time through our Newsletter Supplement

Surnames Index
Members Queries Index
Reciprocal Research Index

Members use the Profile Form
to submit their Interests.

See
How to request contact with Member
to follow up an Interest.

NIFHS Spring School 2025

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
Weds 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May – At C4 – Family Finder Course
Wed 21 May – On Zoom – Look-Up Live
Wed 28 May – On Zoom – Using AI for Genealogical Research