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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DNA – Life, Death, Disease & Genealogy. Zoom talk by Professor Anthony Bjourson for the NIFHS Foyle Branch.
Virtual Branch Meeting on Zoom with Talk by Laura Spence about Killinchy and Ballygowan. These two quiet villages have both played their part in local history. Killinchy is at the heart of the story of Presbyterianism with its dynamic 17th century minister, Rev John Livingston and successive ministers. Three ancient castles in the area allow […]
Zoom Talk by Clifton House for NIFHS Lisburn Branch.
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An online Zoom class with Audrey McKeown and Mike McKeag This is an Afternoon presentation of this class. This class will give you new skills in accessing online the JSTOR Ireland Collection which includes the back numbers of many Irish Journals including North Irish Roots. This provides a wealth of material which may otherwise be difficult to find. This is […]
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Virtual Branch Meeting on Zoom to be arranged
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An online Zoom course with Audrey McKeown The first of the two sessions of this Afternoon presentation of this course. A “first-steps” introduction to genealogy. This two-session course will help you to organise existing information and find new facts about your Irish Family through becoming familiar with key online websites. You will be introduced to the main source […]
Zoom Talk by Dr David Hume, for NIFHS Larne Branch. If you would like to participate in the Zoom meeting, please contact our Branch Secretary before 12pm on the Saturday before the talk takes place, via email to Larne@nifhs.org, and you will be sent a link which will enable you to join the Zoom meeting.
Update on the virtual reconstruction of the Public Record Office of Ireland. Zoom talk by Tim Murtagh for the NIFHS Belfast Branch.
Zoom Talk by Brian O'Hara for NIFHS Causeway Coast and Glens Branch. The Zoom link will be sent to local branch members a week beforehand. Members of other branches wishing to attend should e-mail the branch secretary at causeway@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
An online Zoom course with Martin McDowell This 2-session course is designed for anyone who has taken an autosomal DNA test and has results on Family Tree DNA (results can be uploaded free if you tested with a different DNA company). You will learn how to use the tools on their website to further your genealogical research and […]
Zoom 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.
An online Zoom course with Martin McDowell This 2-session course is designed for anyone who has taken an autosomal DNA test and has results on Family Tree DNA (results can be uploaded free if you tested with a different DNA company). You will learn how to use the tools on their website to further your genealogical research and […]
In the Ranks of Death. Zoom talk by Richard Doherty for the NIFHS Foyle Branch.
Virtual talk and presentation by Leslie Simpson, for the NIFHS Killyleagh Branch. "What began some years ago as a brief history of one house became a project about several properties in Balloo and Ballyminstragh, with my co-conspirators, Moira Concannon and Leanna Russell. This talk focuses on two of the houses and the families who lived […]
Talk by Dr David Hume for NIFHS Lisburn Branch.
Virtual Branch Meeting on Zoom to be arranged
An online Zoom class with Anne Johnston This class discusses Griffith’s Valuation and the Valuation Revision Books. Griffith’s Valuation is one of the most important resources for family historians researching in mid-19th century Ireland. In the absence of census records for the period, Griffith’s Valuation helps you to discover ancestors who rented or owned properties in Ireland between 1847 […]
Zoom Talk by PRONI for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch Everyone is welcome to join Branch Zoom meetings. If you would like to participate in a Zoom meeting please contact our Branch Secretary via email to Newtownabbey@nifhs.org, and you will be sent a link which will enable you to join the Zoom meeting.
An online Zoom class with Chris Paton In this class, Ayrshire based family historian Chris Paton outlines the records needed to explore your Scottish ancestry, noting where to find them online and offline, and exploring how they can help to trace your forebears back through time. He’ll discuss church records, civil registration records, censuses, land records, inheritances processes, […]
Zoom Talk by Guy Warner for NIFHS Larne Branch. If you would like to participate in the Zoom meeting, please contact our Branch Secretary before 12pm on the Saturday before the talk takes place, via email to Larne@nifhs.org, and you will be sent a link which will enable you to join the Zoom meeting.
Understanding Irish Presbyterianism in Ireland and where to find the Records. Zoom talk by Dr William Roulston for the NIFHS Belfast Branch.
An online Zoom class with NIFHS Volunteers Our November session on Zoom proved very popular so we are doing it all again! This class aims to increase awareness amongst society members of the benefits of our society look-up service. What does it cover? How do you apply? This is not a formal talk but an opportunity for you […]
Thursday 24 March 2022 (7pm-9pm GMT) An online Zoom meet with Mark Olson, Stefan Harms and Pierre Clouthier (all from Family Tree Maker) Join us for a two hour live discussion and Q & A session to answer all your questions about Family Tree Maker, the latest version, updates, features and more. This is an interactive session. We will also talk about Family […]
An online Zoom class with Mike McKeag Organised British and Irish emigration to these countries began with the establishment of penal colonies in 1788 in New South Wales and was followed by the establishment of the free colonies of South Australia in 1836 and New Zealand in 1839. The gold rushes of the 1850s in Australia and 1860s […]
An online Zoom class with Andrew Kane Find out what PRONI resources are available from the comfort of your own home and how to make the best use them.
Zoom Talk for the NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch: Tithe Records in PRONI - covering their creation, contents and digitisation by Des McCabe
Outdoor 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
Zoom talk by John Thompson for the NIFHS Foyle Branch.
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Tracing 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 […]
Branch Meeting on Zoom : "When Harry met Dotty - in search of the Fullers" a talk by Dr Nick Barratt, (Open University) for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch. Everyone is welcome to join Branch Zoom meetings. If you would like to participate in a Zoom meeting please contact our Branch Secretary via email to Newtownabbey@nifhs.org, and you […]
Virtual Branch Meeting on Zoom to be arranged
NOTE: Change of Date - Now on Thursday 14 April Zoom Talk by Stephen McCracken for NIFHS Larne Branch. If you would like to participate in the Zoom meeting, please contact our Branch Secretary before 12pm on the Saturday before the talk takes place, via email to Larne@nifhs.org, and you will be sent a link […]
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Talk by Thirza Mulder, Archivist ARL, for NIFHS Lisburn Branch.
The Belfast Blitz: the preparations, the experience, the impact. Zoom Talk by Dr Brian Barton for NIFHS Belfast Branch.
Zoom Talk by Brian Mitchell for NIFHS Causeway Coast and Glens Branch. The Zoom link will be sent to local branch members a week beforehand. Members of other branches wishing to attend should e-mail the branch secretary at causeway@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
The 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 […]
In the Heron's Nest, Delamont Country Park (This is not a virtual event on Zoom) Annual General Meeting, followed by A Talk by Jack McKee - "A Short History of Killyleagh and the Mills" Delamont Country Park Leaflet - for location information
An online Zoom class with Anne Johnston This class will include a short refresher on the basic concepts of autosomal DNA but will focus on providing practical tips to maximise successful cousin matching and provide a step-by-step guide to analysing your DNA test results.
Zoom Meeting : Branch AGM, NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch Everyone is welcome to join Branch Zoom meetings. If you would like to participate in a Zoom meeting please contact our Branch Secretary via email to Newtownabbey@nifhs.org, and you will be sent a link which will enable you to join the Zoom meeting.
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Zoom AGM & Members' Night with a 'Show and Tell' for NIFHS Lisburn Branch.
6:30pm 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 […]
Zoom meeting for NIFHS Larne Branch, by Martin McDowell & Anne Johnston. If you would like to participate in the Zoom meeting, please contact our Branch Secretary before 12pm on the Saturday before the talk takes place, via email to Larne@nifhs.org, and you will be sent a link which will enable you to join the […]
Virtual Meeting on Zoom. We will be joined by Roddy Hegarty - he will be speaking on "Beyond the brick wall: sourcing family connections before 1800." Roddy Hegarty B.A. is Director of the Cardinal O'Fiaich Library and Archive, Vice Chairman of the Federation of Ulster local studies and joint Editor of Due North. He is […]
Natalie Bodle
Talk by Dr Paddy Fitzgerald for NIFHS Causeway Coast and Glens Branch. Hybrid Meeting - on Site at the Sandel Centre, Knocklynn Road, Coleraine on Zoom The Zoom link will be sent to local branch members a week beforehand. Members of other Branches wishing to attend should e-mail the Branch Secretary at Causeway@nifhs.org and they […]
Collecting 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 […]
Annual Outing NIFHS Causeway Coast and Glens Branch, June 2022, date TBC
Zoom Event: "Royal Encounters" - Members' musings of encounters with the Royal Family and memorabilia. Everyone is welcome to join Branch Zoom meetings. If you would like to participate in a Zoom meeting please contact our Branch Secretary via email to Newtownabbey@nifhs.org, and you will be sent a link which will enable you to join the […]
Annual Branch Outing This year it is to the Armagh Robinson Library and the nearby No.5 Vicars' Hill Museum. Contact the Branch at Lisburn@nifhs.org for more details.
Zoom talk by Su Topping - The Bigamist in My Family If you would like to participate in the Zoom meeting, please contact our Branch Secretary before 12pm on the Saturday before the talk takes place, via email to Larne@nifhs.org, and you will be sent a link which will enable you to join the Zoom […]
Branch Annual General Meeting. Meeting In Person On Site. at the Killymaddy Centre, 190 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon, BT70 1TF.
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.
An online Zoom class with Anne Johnston We begin our summer school with some handy tips – how can DNA testing help with your family history research? This Class will look at how you can maximise success when analysing your DNA results and help you to fulfil your genealogical goals.
An online Zoom class with Anne Johnston This Class highlights the importance of traditional family tree research to DNA analysis and shows how you can achieve success in identifying your matches and extending your family tree.
An online Zoom class with Anne Johnston Proving DNA matches conclusively requires the use of a chromosome browser. This talk will explain the basic concept of what this tool can do and how to use it simply and effectively.. .
An online Zoom class with Martin McDowell Our second day of focusing on autosomal DNA comes to end with a more advanced session explaining how to infer that DNA matches are from a specific ancestor. Learning this technique can help you categorise your matches by analysing them and comparing them with those of other close relatives.
– an online Zoom class with Martin McDowell Y-DNA is a very powerful tool that can be used to break through a brickwall. This class will cover the different levels of testing available and will explain how to interpret and work with your Y-DNA results.
An online Zoom class with Guest Speaker Maurice Gleeson Y-DNA can be a particularly powerful tool when used in conjunction with extensive, documented lineages. Maurice’s early experience with Y-DNA helped him break through a Brick Wall on his Spierin ancestral line and travel back in time from 1800 to the late 1500s. Research at the University of Strathclyde […]
An online Zoom class with Martin McDowell Mitochondrial DNA can give you useful information about your family lines going back many hundreds – and even thousands – of years. This course will explain how it works and how it can be used to further your family history research.
An online Zoom class with Guest Speaker Mags Gaulden MT DNA can be a very useful tool in breaking through a very stubborn brickwall. This talk uses real examples to demonstrate how MT DNA can be used to confirm lines and add ancestors to your tree.
An online Zoom class with Martin McDowell GEDmatch offers many great tools to analyse your DNA. This class covers some of the basics and a few of the more advanced tools that can be used to help you work effectively with your match list.
An online Zoom class with Guest Speaker EJ Blom We’ll discuss the AutoKinship tree-building tool in this presentation. Using only shared DNA information between shared matches, AutoKinship is able to come up with several trees that provide clues on how everybody is related to each other. This approach works for matches from 23andme, MyHeritage, and GEDmatch. We’ll discuss […]
Visit to Down County Museum with NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, followed by dinner at Denvir’s hotel.
Outing of NIFHS Foyle Branch History of Glendermott Cemetery with Ken McCormack Saturday, 10 September 2022 11.00-12.00am
Talk for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch, Members Night - Jackie Hewitt Facebook Site by all, Monday, 12 September 2022 @ 7:00 pm.
This event will be on zoom only. Those wishing to attend should e-mail the branch secretary at Newtownabbey@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
Talk by Elizabeth Scott, NIFHS Lisburn branch member.
Annual General Meeting - Virtual - On Zoom 10:30am - Zoom Doors open 11:00 am - AGM Business Intermission 12:30pm (expected time) The AGM Day Talk by guest speaker Dr Tim Murtagh, of the Beyond 2022 Research Team is "The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland: a resource for family historians"
** Event Cancelled Larne Branch has taken the decision to cancel our Branch night on Monday 19th as a mark of respect during the period of National Mourning. **
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Talk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Derry's Wonderful Opera House, by Ken McCormack.
Virtual Branch Meeting on Zoom
“Introducing the Society and Branch” by the Branch Chairman
“Genealogy in Fermanagh” by Frank McHugh
Talk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, on The Derry Central Railway by Eric Lake, Tuesday, 27 September 2022 @ 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.
Interactive 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.
Welcome Back Party with the Members of the NIFHS Killyleagh Branch.
This event will be on zoom only.
Those wishing to attend should book through the following link
https://forms.gle/UyD9yGVATiaBMzu58
by 12 midday BST on the day of the meeting.
Talk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, War Graves of the City & County by Mark Walmsley.
Talk on the Big Houses of East Belfast by Aiden Campbell.
Ideal for beginners to Irish records and those wanting a refresher, this two-session course has been developed to help you find useful up-to-date resources and websites. You will be introduced to records which will assist you in your family history research, including civil, church, census, burial and land records. The course will also cover the resources made available to NIFHS members.
An online Zoom course of two sessions with Audrey McKeown
Ideal for beginners to Irish records and those wanting a refresher, this two-session course has been developed to help you find useful up-to-date resources and websites. You will be introduced to records which will assist you in your family history research, including civil, church, census, burial and land records. The course will also cover the resources made available to NIFHS members.
Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, on The Pirate Queen by Janice Witherspoon, Monday, 17 October 2022 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.
An online Zoom course of two sessions with Audrey McKeown
Ideal for beginners to Irish records and those wanting a refresher, this two-session course has been developed to help you find useful up-to-date resources and websites. You will be introduced to records which will assist you in your family history research, including civil, church, census, burial and land records. The course will also cover the resources made available to NIFHS members.
2 Thursdays – 13 & 20 October 2022 at 2pm BST (Evenings) An online Zoom course of two sessions with Audrey McKeown Ideal for beginners to Irish records and those wanting a refresher, this two-session course has been developed to help you find useful up-to-date resources and websites. You will be introduced to records which will […]
Virtual Branch Meeting on Zoom “Islandmagee DNA Project Update” Anne Johnston
Talk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, on A Pictorial tour of Antrim & Down through the eyes of Lord Mark Kerr by Anne Casement, Tuesday, 25 October 2022 @ 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.
Talk 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.
An online Zoom class with NIFHS Volunteers Our ever-popular Look-up evening returns to give you an opportunity to reap the benefits of our society look-up service. This is not a formal talk but an opportunity for you to find out more about some of the items that the Society holds in its Research Library. Come along and ask […]
Talk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Ferries on the Foyle, by Dr. Jim Condren, Monday 7th November 2022, @7pm
Talk for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch in the Family Matters series : More Family Discoveries, More Questions - Alison Tait, Monday 7 November 2022 @ 8:00 pm.
Talk on the lost Meeting Houses of Belfast by Tom Hartley.
An online Zoom course with Anne Johnston Do you feel overwhelmed by your list of DNA matches and don’t know where to start? Or have you unknown parentage and can’t make sense of your matches? The Leeds Method, developed by Dana Leeds, helps you to group your matches and look for patterns. Join us for a session which […]
Talk for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch, My Ruiger Family Heritage, by Branch member Joe Lavery, on Monday, 14 November 2022 @ 7:00 pm.
This event will be on zoom only. Those wishing to attend should e-mail the branch secretary at Newtownabbey@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
An online Zoom class with Audrey McKeown and Mike McKeag The North Irish Roots journal is brimming with sources, records and articles relating to a vast range of subjects. Over the last year, the journal editor and NIFHS members from around the world have produced a searchable guide of all 75 issues of the journal. This session will explain how […]
An online Zoom class with Audrey McKeown and Mike McKeag The North Irish Roots journal is brimming with sources, records and articles relating to a vast range of subjects. Over the last year, the journal editor and NIFHS members from around the world have produced a searchable guide of all 75 issues of the journal. This session will explain how […]
An online Zoom Class with Matthew Gilbert Using memorials from the Registry of Deeds can be an effective tool in pushing your family tree back into the 1700s. However, navigating the online records can be confusing. With a detailed introduction, and worked examples, this course aims to show how to utilise the Registry of Deeds treasure trove. Cost […]
Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, on The Cobains of Kilwaughter by Norah Crammond, Monday, 21 November 2022 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.
Branch Meeting - on site at Stranmillis University College and on Zoom “Estate Records” by Brett Irwin, PRONI Please note the earlier Start Time of 7:00 pm for the Talk Zoom open from 6:00pm
Pre-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.
Talk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, on GRONI records by Kathie Walker, Tuesday, 29 November 2022 @ 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.
An online Zoom class with Alison Tait Interpreting and dating photos is an important tool in our family history research. This class will use real examples to demonstrate dating techniques. Cost £10 – Booking details at www.nifhs.org/courses/#dop
Talk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Local History on Film , by NI Screen, Monday 5th December 2022, @7pm
Members’ Christmas Night for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, Monday 5 December 2022 @ 8:00 pm.
Christmas Members Night on Zoom : with contributions to the Memories Trail by Branch members, on Monday, 12 December 2022 @ 7:00 pm.
This event will be on zoom only. Those wishing to attend should e-mail the branch secretary at Newtownabbey@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
Talk by Aaron McIntyre, followed by Christmas Fun for the NIFHS Lisburn Branch.
Branch Meeting in St Donard's Church Hall, Beersbridge Road, Belfast Note change of date to the 2nd Tuesday of December A series of 10 minute talks on “Members’ Experiences” in Family History Research. Followed by Christmas festivities.
Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, on Tracing Your Ancestors Through Land Records by Chris Paton, Monday, 19 December 2022 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.
Talk for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, TBC, Monday 2 January 2023 @ 8:00 pm.
Video Presentation for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch, Welcome to the White House - by Whitehouse Guide, Monday, 9 January 2023 @ 7:00 pm.
Hybrid event: on site & on zoom.
Those wishing to attend on zoom should e-mail the branch secretary at Newtownabbey@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
ZOOM talk on Irish Service Women in the Great War by Barbara Walsh.
Talk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Researching Wills & Testament, Monday 16th January 2023, @7pm
Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, on The Tides of Time by Dr David Hume, Monday, 16 January 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.
Virtual Branch Meeting on Zoom. Zoom open from 7:00 pm Meeting starts at 7:30 pm Belfast Branch members have been notified of the link to join the meeting on Zoom. Others who are interested in joining the meeting - contact the Branch Secretary at Belfast@nifhs.org to request Zoom link. Mike King is a former Curator […]
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.
Talk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, on the History of PRONI &a PRO, Dublin by Stephen Scarth, Tuesday, 31 January 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.
Talk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Operation Green, by Ronnie Kilgore, Monday 6th February 2023, @7pm
Talk for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, The Lifeboats of Dundrum Bay by Barbara Lomas, Monday 6 February 2023 @ 8:00 pm.
Hybrid event:
On site at The White House, Newtownabbey, 34 Whitehouse Park, Newtownabbey BT37 9SQ
On Zoom.
Please note that space in this historic venue is limited.
Those wishing to attend in-person or online should complete the booking form at https://forms.gle/fYu3VxZAjSostdUD8 ASAP.
A ZOOM talk on the Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy by Dr. Penny Walters. Non Lisburn branch members wanting to join the talk please email lisburn@nifhs.org for the link.
Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, on From Library to Museum: the Story of Larne Museum & Arts Centre by Marian Kelso, Monday, 20 February 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.
Talk 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.
Virtual Branch Meeting on Zoom. Zoom open from 6:40 pm Meeting starts at 7:00 pm << NOTE THE START TIME Belfast Branch members are notified of the link to join the meeting on Zoom. Others who are interested in joining the meeting – contact the Branch Secretary at Belfast@nifhs.org to request Zoom link. “Emigration from […]
Members workshop for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, Tuesday 28 February 2023 @ 7:30 pm
Talk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, TBC, Monday 6th March 2023, @7pm
Talk for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, Scottish Surnames in Ulster, Monday 6 March 2023 @ 8:00 pm.
Talk for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch, Finding Grace by Maurice Gleeson, Monday, 13 March 2023 @ 7:00 pm.
Virtual event: only on Zoom.
Those wishing to attend should book through the following link:
https://forms.gle/43ThmpZv9fWTrQN48
A ZOOM talk on The Merchant, the Quakers and the Enslaved Boy by Dr. Jonathan Wright. Non Lisburn branch members wanting to join the talk please email lisburn@nifhs.org for the link.
Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, on Daughter of Laharna by Patricia Beattie, Monday, 20 March 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.
An online Zoom course of two sessions with Audrey McKeown
Ideal for beginners to Irish records and those wanting a refresher, this two-session course has been developed to help you find useful up-to-date resources and websites. You will be introduced to records which will assist you in your family history research, including civil, church, census, burial and land records. The course will also cover the resources made available to NIFHS members.
Ideal for beginners to Irish records and those wanting a refresher, this two-session course has been developed to help you find useful up-to-date resources and websites. You will be introduced to records which will assist you in your family history research, including civil, church, census, burial and land records. The course will also cover the resources made available to NIFHS members.
Hybrid Meeting - On Site (tbc) and On Zoom Zoom open from 7:00 pm Meeting starts at 7:30 pm Belfast Branch members notified of the link to join the meeting on Zoom. Others who are interested in joining the meeting - contact the Branch Secretary at Belfast@nifhs.org to request the Zoom link. “The People of […]
Talk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, on Irish Land Commission Records by Natalie Bodle, Tuesday, 28 March 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.
An online Zoom course of two sessions with Audrey McKeown
Ideal for beginners to Irish records and those wanting a refresher, this two-session course has been developed to help you find useful up-to-date resources and websites. You will be introduced to records which will assist you in your family history research, including civil, church, census, burial and land records. The course will also cover the resources made available to NIFHS members.
Ideal for beginners to Irish records and those wanting a refresher, this two-session course has been developed to help you find useful up-to-date resources and websites. You will be introduced to records which will assist you in your family history research, including civil, church, census, burial and land records. The course will also cover the resources made available to NIFHS members.
*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.
Talk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, The Boundary Commission 1924-1925, by John Dooher, Monday 3rd April 2023
Talk for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, The Names Have It, by Moira Concannon, Monday 3 April 2023 @ 8:00 pm.
Finding Ethel: A Search for Family and Connection. Monica Sheridan
Title/format/venue: Zoom
Book now: https://forms.gle/9kFBNRTJQQPWxxELA - Booking usually closes around midday on the day of the meeting.
Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, on Larne in the Northern Ireland Screen Archives by Northern Ireland Screen, Monday, 17 April 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.
A talk on The Role Of The Land Agent In 19th Century Ulster by Anne Casement.
An online Zoom class with NIFHS Volunteers
Our ever-popular Look-up evening returns to give you an opportunity to reap the benefits of our society look-up service. This is not a formal talk but an opportunity for you to find out more about some of the items that the Society holds in its Research Library. Come along and ask us a question – you may even get a look-up done during the session!
An online Zoom class with Martin McDowell Dividing up your DNA matches into maternal and paternal can be a useful first step in working out how you are related to your DNA matches. This class explains how to do this and looks at how the companies provide this information. Book
Only on Zoom Zoom open from 7:00 pm Meeting starts at 7:30 pm Belfast Branch members have been notified of the link to join the meeting on Zoom. Others who are interested in joining the meeting - contact the Branch Secretary at Belfast@nifhs.org to request Zoom link. “WikiTree” - Anne Johnston Anne Johnston is well […]
Talk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, on The genealogy of Rathlin Island, Ballycastle and the Glens by Dr Nic Wright, Tuesday, 25 April 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.
Talk 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.
AGM of the NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, Monday 1 May 2023 @ 8:00 pm
The NIFHS Lisburn Branch AGM, followed by guest speaker Al Bodkin who will give a talk on The Londonderry Militia (1793-1816).
Talk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, TBC, Monday 15th May 2023
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Annual outing for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, a Saturday in June 2023 TBC
Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, on Malone House by Alun Evans, Monday, 19 June 2023 TBC
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).
Following the July holiday break, the Research Centre will be open again from 2pm to 8pm on Tuesdays.
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.
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.
with Martin McDowell
Proving DNA matches conclusively requires the use of a chromosome browser. This talk will explain the basic concept of what this tool can do and how to use it simply and effectively. Book your place.
Case Studies – with Martin McDowell and Anne Johnston
These case studies will show you how effective strategies can lead to successful outcomes. Practical examples using autosomal, Y and X DNA will give you hints and tips that you can use in your own research. Book your place.
with Martin McDowell
Y-DNA testing is now a commonly used tool to explore a patrilineal line. This action plan will provide a straightforward approach to interpreting your results and then applying that information to a male surname line. Book your place.
with Janine Cloud
Janine is from Family Tree DNA so who better to tell us about Big Y testing and the Discover tool? This presentation will be a fascinating insight into how it all works and what you can learn from FTDNA’s ever-improving presentation of Y-DNA results. Book your place.