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Written in Stone – Tom Hartley | Newtownabbey Branch | Hybrid Meeting

The White House 34 Whitehouse Park, Newtownabbey

Talk for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch, by Tom Hartley, Monday, 15 May 2023 @ 7:00 pm.

✅ Whether attending in-person or online, please book now to secure your place: https://forms.gle/5qZ7h3aPSdrzRJg29

7.30pm BST Monday 15 May. All welcome.
(Venue doors open at 7pm while we set up the streaming equipment for our online guests).
Timezone converter: https://dateful.com/convert/belfast-uk?t=1930&d=2023-05-15

Free
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AGM & Update on the Ballycarry & Islandmagee DNA Projects – Martin McDowell & Anne Johnston | Larne Branch | Hybrid Meeting

Larne Museum and Arts Centre 2 Victoria Road, Larne

AGM for NIFHS Larne Branch, plus an Update on the Ballycarry & Islandmagee DNA Projectson x by Martin McDowell & Anne Johnston, Monday, 15 May 2023 Monday@ 7:15 pm.

Anyone wishing to attend in person or online needs to email Larne@nifhs.org to book a place by 12pm on Saturday prior to each meeting.

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Annual General Meeting & Short Talks by Three Members | Belfast Branch | Zoom Only Meeting

Belfast Branch Zoom

Only on Zoom

Zoom open from 7:00 pm
Meeting starts at 7:30 pm

Following our Belfast Branch AGM, three Belfast Branch members from Australia, Canada and USA will make short presentations about their key Irish ancestors. Ancestral surnames will include Redfern, MacNutt, Hyndman, Crawford, Dawson, McCallum, McMillan and Chestnutt.

Free
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The Workhouse System in Ireland – Dr Robyn Atcheson | Causeway C&G Branch | Hybrid Meeting

Sandel Centre, Knocklynn Road, Coleraine Knocklynn Road, Coleraine

Talk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, The workhouse system in Ireland by Dr Robyn Atcheson, Tuesday, 30 May 2023 @ 7:30 pm.

Hybrid event: on site & on zoom.

Those wishing to attend on zoom should e-mail the branch secretary at causeway@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.

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Class | Using WikiTree

Education Zoom

An online Zoom class with Anne Johnston
WikiTree is a free genealogy website that allows users individually to research and contribute to their own personal family trees, whilst building and collaborating on a single worldwide family tree within the same system. It also allows users to record DNA tests, linking them to relevant cousin profiles. This class will provide an introduction to WikiTree and by the use of practical examples it hopes to encourage you to join the WikiTree community with the overall aim of linking our shared heritage in the North of Ireland and beyond.

£10
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Family History Library Open Day

Explore the NIFHS Family History Library or take the chance to look through books and records and do some family history research. Maybe you're interested in local history and want to check old street directories or maps? Everyone is welcome - just call in. Free.

Free

Summer Outing – tbc | Foyle Branch

Foyle Branch

Saturday, 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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Outing to Belfast City Cemetery | Newtownabbey Branch

Belfast City Cemetery 511 Falls Rd, Belfast

Outing for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch, to Belfast City Cemetery, Saturday, 17 June 2023, times to be confirmed.

Anyone wishing to attend in person or online needs to email Newtownabbey@nifhs.org to book a place.

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Free Class for DNA Test Beginners | Zoom

Education Zoom

You have taken a DNA test - what now?
Find out at this free beginners class on Monday 17th July at 7pm on Zoom.
This online class will guide you through the basics of working with your DNA test results from familytreedna.com (FTDNA).

Free
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Autosomal DNA Action Plan | DNA Summer School – Day 1 Afternoon | On Zoom

Education Zoom

with Martin McDowell

An action plan can help you to manage your autosomal DNA results more efficiently. Learn about matches in common, the chromosome browser and other tools. Discover the best way to utilise those tools to identify your matches and make headway. Book your place.

£10
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Using Geographical Information | DNA Summer School – Day 1 Evening | On Zoom

Education Zoom

with Anne Johnston
Geographical data about your matches is often overlooked but it can be extremely useful when trying to connect your matches to your tree. This class will show you where to look for such information and how it can help you to uncover those connections. Book your place.

£10
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