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Making Sense of the Census | Roddy Hegarty
Foyle Branch ZoomZoom Talk by Roddy Hegarty for the NIFHS Foyle Branch.
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Lighthouses All Around Ireland | Dr Gordon Millington | Foyle Branch
Foyle Branch ZoomTalk about the history, construction & operation of lighthouses around this island.
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The Blackbird and the Canary | Ken McCormack | Foyle Branch
Foyle Branch ZoomZoom talk by Ken McCormack, Historian, Author and Broadcaster, for the NIFHS Foyle Branch.
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Herbert and Me – the Cooper Photographic Collection | Michael Kennedy | Foyle Branch
Foyle Branch ZoomMichael Kennedy
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Living Through the Troubles | Dr Keith Munro | Foyle Branch
Foyle Branch ZoomVirtual Branch Meeting on Zoom "Living Through the Troubles" - a Talk by Dr Keith Munro
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Haunted Derry | Madeline McCully | Foyle Branch
Foyle Branch ZoomHaunted Derry. Zoom talk by Madeline McCully for the NIFHS Foyle Branch.
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Exploring the NI Film Archive | Ann Donnelly | Foyle Branch
Foyle Branch ZoomExploring the NI Film Archive. Zoom talk by Ann Donnelly for the NIFHS Foyle Branch.
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DNA – Life, Death, Disease & Genealogy | Professor Anthony Bjourson | Foyle Branch
Foyle Branch ZoomDNA – Life, Death, Disease & Genealogy. Zoom talk by Professor Anthony Bjourson for the NIFHS Foyle Branch.
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In the Ranks of Death | Richard Doherty | Foyle Branch
Foyle Branch ZoomIn the Ranks of Death. Zoom talk by Richard Doherty for the NIFHS Foyle Branch.
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Outdoor Visits & Talks | Foyle Branch
Foyle BranchOutdoor Visits & Talks for the NIFHS Foyle Branch. Dates and times to be confirmed. St. Augustine’s Graveyard – Ken McCormack Fahan Graveyard – John Thompson Glendermott Graveyard – Ken McCormack Weather and Covid-19 restrictions depending, times TBC
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Past Times | John Thompson | Foyle Branch
Foyle Branch ZoomZoom talk by John Thompson for the NIFHS Foyle Branch.
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AGM & Talk “Ireland’s Biggest War? – The American Civil War” | Dr John Lynch | “On Zoom” event
Foyle Branch Zoom6:30pm Annual General Meeting via Zoom 7:00 pm The Talk: Historian and author, Dr John Lynch, will be giving a talk entitled ‘Ireland’s Biggest War?’ – the American Civil War 1861 - 1865. Large numbers of men from Ireland were involved on both sides in the American Civil War, some very prominently in some of […]
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History of Glendermott Cemetery – Ken McCormack | Foyle Branch | Outdoor Meeting
Glendermott Cemetery Church Rd, Clondermot, LondonderryOuting of NIFHS Foyle Branch History of Glendermott Cemetery with Ken McCormack Saturday, 10 September 2022 11.00-12.00am
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Derry’s Wonderful Opera House – Ken McCormack | Foyle Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Lecture Room Derry's Central Library 35 Foyle Street, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Derry's Wonderful Opera House, by Ken McCormack.
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War Graves of the City & County – Mark Walmsley | Foyle Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Lecture Room Derry's Central Library 35 Foyle Street, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, War Graves of the City & County by Mark Walmsley.
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Ferries on the Foyle – Dr Jim Condren | Foyle Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Lecture Room Derry's Central Library 35 Foyle Street, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Ferries on the Foyle, by Dr. Jim Condren, Monday 7th November 2022, @7pm
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Local History on Film – NI Screen | Foyle Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Lecture Room Derry's Central Library 35 Foyle Street, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Local History on Film , by NI Screen, Monday 5th December 2022, @7pm
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From the Ashes: A History of of the Public Record Offices in Dublin and Belfast – Stephen Scarth | Foyle Branch | Zoom Meeting
Foyle Branch ZoomTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Researching Wills & Testament, Monday 16th January 2023, @7pm
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Unearthing the Treasures in the Registry of Deeds – Natalie Bodle | Foyle Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Lecture Room Derry's Central Library 35 Foyle Street, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Operation Green, by Ronnie Kilgore, Monday 6th February 2023, @7pm
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Operation Green – Ronnie Kilgore | Foyle Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Lecture Room Derry's Central Library 35 Foyle Street, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, TBC, Monday 6th March 2023, @7pm
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The Boundary Commission – John Dooher | Foyle Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Lecture Room Derry's Central Library 35 Foyle Street, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, The Boundary Commission 1924-1925, by John Dooher, Monday 3rd April 2023
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At The Edge – Paul McFadden | Foyle Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Lecture Room Derry's Central Library 35 Foyle Street, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, TBC, Monday 15th May 2023
Summer Outing – tbc | Foyle Branch
Foyle BranchSaturday, 10 June is the provisional date for the Branch's Summer Outing to places of interest to genealogists and family historians. Departure time and arrangements to be confirmed.
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Visit and Talk at Fahan Historic Graveyard – John Thompson (TBC) | Foyle Branch
Fahan Graveyard and Monastery R238, Glebe Large, FahanVisit and talk with NIFHS Foyle Branch, Fahan Historic Graveyard by John Thompson, Saturday 9 September @ 11:00 am TBC.
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*Delayed September Meeting* Historic Houses of the North West and their Secrets – Ken McCormack | Foyle Branch
TBCTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Historic Houses of the North West and their Secrets by Ken McCormack, Monday 2 October @ 7:00 pm.
Due to Central Library closure, this meeting was moved from 18 September to 2 October to obtain a new venue. The meeting may be on Zoom only. Further information to follow.
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Visit to Public Record Office (PRONI) Belfast | Foyle Branch
Public Record Office Northern Ireland 2 Titanic Boulevard Titanic Quarter, BelfastResearch visit with NIFHS Foyle Branch, to Public Record Office (PRONI) Belfast, Thursday 19 October, time TBC.
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*Moved* Historical Ghost Stories For Halloween – Ken McCormack & John Thompson | Foyle Branch
TBCTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Historical Ghost Stories For Halloween by Ken McCormack & John Thompson, Monday 30 October @ 7:00 pm.
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History of City of Derry Airport – Richard Doherty | Foyle Branch
Minor Hall, Magee Campus Northland Road, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, History of City of Derry Airport by Richard Doherty, Monday 20 November 2023 @ 7:00 pm.
Temporary Venue – Minor Hall, 2nd floor main building, Magee University, Derry
Hybrid event: on-site & on Zoom.
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Strange Things I’ve Found In Books – Ken Thatcher | Foyle Branch
Minor Hall, Magee Campus Northland Road, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Strange Things I’ve Found In Books by Ken Thatcher, Monday 4 December 2023 @ 7:00 pm.
Hybrid event: on-site & on Zoom.
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DNA Tests : Now and the Future – Martin McDowell | Foyle Branch
Foyle Branch ZoomTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, DNA Tests – Now and the Future by Martin McDowell, Monday 15 January 2024 @ 7:00 pm.
Zoom only meeting.
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The History of Boom Hall – Bart O’Donnell | Foyle Branch
Minor Hall, Magee Campus Northland Road, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, The History of Boom Hall, by Bart O’Donnell, Monday 5 February 2024 @ 7:00 pm.
Hybrid event: on-site & on Zoom.
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History of Magee University – John Thompson | Foyle Branch
Minor Hall, Magee Campus Northland Road, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, History of Magee University, by John Thompson, Monday 4 March 2024 @ 7:00 pm.
Hybrid event: on-site & on Zoom.
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Visit to Public Record Office (PRONI) Belfast | Foyle Branch
Public Record Office Northern Ireland 2 Titanic Boulevard Titanic Quarter, BelfastResearch visit with NIFHS Foyle Branch, to Public Record Office (PRONI) Belfast, Thursday 15 March, time TBC.
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*Topic change* Derry’s Ancient Tower – Hidden in Plain Sight – Stephen Doherty & Peter Hamilton | Foyle Branch
Minor Hall, Magee Campus Northland Road, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Derry’s Ancient Tower – Hidden in Plain Sight , by Stephen Doherty & Peter Hamilton, Monday 8 April 2024 @ 7:00 pm.
Hybrid event: on-site & on Zoom.
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Researching Farming Ancestors in Ireland – Dr William Roulston & AGM | Foyle Branch
Minor Hall, Magee Campus Northland Road, Derryalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Researching Farming Ancestors in Ireland, by Dr William Roulston and AGM, Monday 20 May 2024 @ 7:00 pm.
Hybrid event: on-site & on Zoom.
Summer Outing – TBC | Foyle Branch
TBCSummer outing with NIFHS Foyle Branch, Saturday 8 June 2024, destination & time TBC.
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The Franklin Expedition’s Amazing Derry Connections – Ken McCormack | Foyle Branch
Lecture Room Derry's Central Library 35 Foyle Street, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, The Franklin Expedition’s Amazing Derry Connections by Ken McCormack, Monday 16 September 2024 at 7.00 pm.
Hybrid event: on-site & on Zoom. Branch & Society members who wish to attend on Zoom should e-mail the Branch Secretary at Foyle@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
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Visit to the Windmill at Lumen Christie College – Stephen Doherty & Peter Hamilton | Foyle Branch
Lumen Christi College Bishop Street, Derry/LondonderryVisit to the Windmill, Lumen Christie College, with Stephen Doherty and Peter Hamilton for the NIFHS Foyle Branch, Wednesday 18 September 2024 at 4.00 pm.
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Latest Archaeological Discoveries in the Clooney Dig – Katy McMonagle | Foyle Branch
Lecture Room Derry's Central Library 35 Foyle Street, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Latest Archaeological Discoveries in the Clooney Dig by Katy McMonagle, Monday 7 October 2024 at 7.00 pm.
Hybrid event: on-site & on Zoom. Branch & Society members who wish to attend on Zoom should e-mail the Branch Secretary at Foyle@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
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Visit to Public Record Office (PRONI) Belfast | Foyle Branch
Public Record Office Northern Ireland 2 Titanic Boulevard Titanic Quarter, BelfastVisit to the Public Record Office (PRONI) in Belfast, Wednesday 16 October 2024, time TBC.
On-site event.
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Captain Kokeritz – a Forgotten Hero in the City Cemetery – David Jenkins | Foyle Branch
Lecture Room Derry's Central Library 35 Foyle Street, DerryTalk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Captain Kokeritz – a Forgotten Hero in the City Cemetery by David Jenkins, Monday 4 November 2024 at 7.00 pm.
Hybrid event: on-site & on Zoom. Branch & Society members who wish to attend on Zoom should e-mail the Branch Secretary at Foyle@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.