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A History of Fraternities in Ulster – Orange Order, Freemasons, Hibernians, etc | David Hume | Ballymena Branch
Ballymena Branch ZoomZoom talk by David Hume for NIFHS Ballymena Branch.
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The Story of the Workhouse and Their Records | Natalie Bodle | Ballymena Branch
Ballymena Branch ZoomZoom Talk by Natalie Bodle, for NIFHS Ballymena Branch.
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The O’Hara’s of Crebilly | Brian O’Hara | Ballymena Branch
Ballymena Branch ZoomZoom talk by Brian O'Hara, Chairman of the Ballymena Branch of the NIFHS. Open to all NIFHS members and associate members. For those who are not Ballymena Branch members, please email the Secretary at ballymena@nifhs.org requesting the link by providing your membership number.
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Tracing your Irish Police ancestors | Jim Herlihy | Ballymena Branch
Ballymena Branch ZoomTracing your Irish Police ancestors, Zoom talk by Jim Herlihy for the Ballymena Branch. Jim Herlihy is the author of a number of books on the police forces within Ireland including the Royal Irish Constabulary and the Black and Tans. Open to all NIFHS members and associate members. For those who are not Ballymena Branch […]
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The Registry of Deeds | Brian O’ Hara | Ballymena Branch | “On Zoom” event
Ballymena Branch ZoomThe Registry of Deeds, Zoom talk by Brian O'Hara for the Ballymena Branch. Brian O'Hara is the chairman of the Ballymena Branch and has done many years of research on the O'Hara family. Open to all NIFHS members and associate members. For those who are not Ballymena Branch members, please email the Secretary at ballymena@nifhs.org […]
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AGM & Collecting Militaria | Bill Calladine | Ballymena Branch
The Braid Bridge Street, BallymenaCollecting Militaria: in person talk by Bill Calladinefor the Ballymena Branch. Bill Calladine, military enthousiast and member of the Ballymena Branch, will talk about collecting militaria - what it is, what to look out for, what's in your attic. He will also bring a sample of his collection to view. Open to all NIFHS members […]
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POSTPONED – Branch Outing | Tour of 1st Broughshane Presbyterian Cemetery | Ballymena Branch
Event Postponed - it will not take place on 25 June - Revised date to be confirmed later Ballymena Branch Outing - Time 10 am - 12 noon. A Guided Tour of Cemetery led by Alan Rosborough. Meet at the Church Gates. Contact Branch at Ballymena@nifhs.org if you are interested in joining the Tour.
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History of Surnames in Ireland – Natalie Bodle | Ballymena Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Michelin Arts Workshop, Braid Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaInteractive talk on the system of hereditary Irish surnames, their origins and locations.
Hybrid event: on site & on zoom. Those wishing to attend on zoom should e-mail the branch secretary at Ballymena@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
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DNA Connections – Martin McDowell | Ballymena Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Michelin Arts Workshop, Braid Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaTalk demonstrating how to identify family connections through building trees around DNA matches.
Hybrid event: on site & on zoom. Those wishing to attend on zoom should e-mail the branch secretary at Ballymena@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
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Haunted Histories – Dr David Hume | Ballymena Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Michelin Arts Workshop, Braid Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaPre-Hallowe'en talk on stories, superstitions and folklore in Ulster.
Hybrid event: on site & on zoom. Those wishing to attend on zoom should e-mail the branch secretary at Ballymena@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
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Researching Farming Ancestors in County Antrim – Dr William Roulston | Ballymena Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Michelin Arts Workshop, Braid Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaHybrid event: on site & on zoom. Those wishing to attend on zoom should e-mail the branch secretary at Ballymena@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
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The Night of the Big Wind – Peter Carr | Ballymena Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Michelin Arts Workshop, Braid Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaTalk on the effects of the storm on 'Night of the Big Wind' 6 January 1839.
Hybrid event: on site & on zoom. Those wishing to attend on zoom should e-mail the branch secretary at Ballymena@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
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*Amended* The Irish Land Commission Records – Natalie Bodle | Ballymena Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Michelin Arts Workshop, Braid Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena*Amended topic and speaker*
Talk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, The Irish Land Commission Records by Natalie Bodle, Thursday 30 March 2023 @ 7:15 pm.
Hybrid event: on site & on zoom. Those wishing to attend on zoom should e-mail the branch secretary at Ballymena@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
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Emigration to Australia & New Zealand – Mike McKeag | Ballymena Branch | Hybrid
Michelin Arts Workshop, Braid Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaTalk on emigration to Australia and New Zealand with an explanation of the colonies, states and territories and references to where the records are to be found.
Hybrid event: on site & on zoom. Those wishing to attend on zoom should e-mail the branch secretary at Ballymena@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
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AGM & Researching your WW1 Ancestors – Alan Rosborough | Ballymena Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Michelin Arts Workshop, Braid Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaHybrid event: on site & on zoom. Those wishing to attend on zoom should e-mail the branch secretary at Ballymena@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
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Researching the McMaster Family – James McMaster | Ballymena Branch
The Braid Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaTalk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, Researching the McMaster Family by James McMaster, Thursday 28 September 2023 @ 7:15 pm.
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WikiTree – Anne Johnston | Ballymena Branch
The Braid Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaTalk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, Wikitree by Anne Johnston, Thursday 26 October 2023
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Emigration to Canada – Ray Fynes | Ballymena Branch
The Braid Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaTalk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, Emigration to Canada by Ray Fynes, Thursday 30 November 2023 @ 7:15 pm.
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[New Date] From Powdered Dandy to Old Bear – the Life of a Georgian Gentleman – Peter Carr | Ballymena Branch
The Braid Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaTalk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, From Powdered Dandy to Old Bear – the Life of a Georgian Gentleman by Peter Carr, Thursday 18 January 2024 @ 7:15 pm.
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Northern Ireland Film Archive – Bronagh McAtasney | Ballymena Branch
The Braid Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaTalk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, Northern Ireland Film Archive by Bronagh McAtasney, Thursday 29 February 2024 @ 7:15 pm.
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Visit to Broughshane Museum – Dr Tony Redmond | Ballymena Branch
Broughshane Museum Raceview Road, Broughshane, BallymenaNIFHS Ballymena Branch Trip, Visit to Broughshane Museum with Dr Tony Redmond, Thursday 28 March 2024.
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The Workhouse System in Ireland – Dr Robyn Atcheson | Ballymena Branch
The Braid Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaTalk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, The Workhouse System in Ireland by Dr Robyn Atcheson, Thursday 25 April 2024 @ 7:15 pm.
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AGM & Estate Papers – Andrew Kane | Ballymena Branch
The Braid Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaAGM NIFHS Ballymena Branch, plus talk AGM & Estate Papers by Andrew Kane, Thursday 30 May 2024 @ 7:15 pm.
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County Antrim Immigrants Impacting the New World | Alister McReynolds | Ballymena Branch
The Braid Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaTalk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, County Antrim Immigrants Impacting the New World by Alister McReynolds, Wednesday, 4 September 2024 @ 7.15 pm.
Hybrid event. Click the title for more info.
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Making Sense of the Census | Roddy Hegarty | Ballymena Branch
The Braid Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaTalk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, Making Sense of the Census by Roddy Hegarty, Wednesday, 2 October 2024 @ 7.15 pm.
Hybrid event. Click the title for more info.
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DNA Focus | Martin McDowell | Ballymena Branch
The Braid Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, BallymenaTalk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, DNA Focus by Martin McDowell, Wednesday, 6 November 2024 @ 7.15 pm.
Hybrid event. Click the title for more info.