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.
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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
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Wednesday, 8 January 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm GMTWar Museum and Artifacts – Michael Fryer | Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Monday, 13 January 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm GMTJanuary 2025 Talk | Foyle Branch
Monday, 13 January 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm GMTAre you sitting comfortably? Writing up your Family History | Janet Few | Lisburn Branch
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm GMTMabel Glass: East Antrim Spitfire Pilot | Steve Diamond | Larne Branch
Thursday, 16 January 2025 @ 7:15 pm GMTBelfast City Cemetery – Tom Hartley | Belfast Branch
Tuesday, 28 January 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm GMTTownland Atlas of Ulster | Andrew Kane | Causeway Branch
Tuesday, 28 January 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm GMTFebruary 2025 Talk | Foyle Branch
Monday, 3 February 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm GMTPRONI & records most relevant to NIFHS members – Wesley Geddis | Kilyleagh Branch
Monday, 3 February 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm GMTThe Belfast Blitz | Henry Wilson | Ballymena Branch
Wednesday, 5 February 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm GMTOuting to NIFHS Research Centre | Belfast Branch
Thursday, 6 February 2025 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm GMTThe History of the Barron Hall and Old Glengormley | Kathy Wolff | Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch
Monday, 10 February 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm GMTStrange and Unusual Sources for Irish Family History | Dr James Ryan | Lisburn Branch
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