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NIFHS Research Centre Open Day | Belfast Branch
NIFHS Research Centre Unit C4 Valley Business Centre, 67 Church Road,, NewtownabbeyNIFHS Research Centre Open Day for NIFHS Belfast Branch, Saturday 10 February 2024, time TBC
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Andrew Jackson & Sam Houston – An Ulster-Scots partnership that changed America for ever – George McGrand | Newtownabbey Branch
The Spinning Room Mossley Mill Carnmoney Road N., NewtownabbeyTalk for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch, Andrew Jackson Cottage and the US Army Rangers Museum by George McGrand, Monday 12 February 2024 @ 7:00 pm.
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Using Military Records And Photographs In Family History Research – Tommy McClimmonds | Lisburn Branch
Bridge Community Centre 50 Railway Street, LisburnTalk for NIFHS Lisburn Branch, Using Military Records And Photographs In Family History Research by Tommy McClimmonds, Tuesday 13 February 2024 @ 7:30 pm.
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Internal Migration in Ireland, 1600-2000 – Dr Patrick Fitzgerald | Tyrone Branch | Zoom only
Tyrone Branch ZoomDr Patrick Fitzgerald will give a talk entitled "Internal Migration in Ireland, 1600-2000".
To join the meeting, request the Zoom link by email to the Branch Secretary at Tyrone@nifhs.org
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*Cancelled* William McCalmont: Forgotten Poet of Larne and the Tropics – Des McCabe | Larne Branch
Larne Museum and Arts Centre 2 Victoria Road, Larne*Cancelled* Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, William McCalmont: Forgotten Poet of Larne and the Tropics by Des McCabe, PRONI, Monday 19 February 2024 @ 7:15 pm.
William McCalmont was from Larne and lived in British Guyana in the early 1800's. He was also a bit of a Poet and Plantation Overseer.
Hybrid event: on site & on Zoom.
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Thomas Russell’s Belfast – Dr Jonathan Wright [TBC] | Belfast Branch Zoom
Belfast Branch ZoomTalk for NIFHS Belfast Branch, Thomas Russell’s Belfast by Dr Jonathan Wright (Maynooth University), Tuesday 27 February 2024 @ 7:30 pm.
Zoom meeting.
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Members Workshop | Causeway Coast & Glens Branch
Sandel Centre, Knocklynn Road, Coleraine Knocklynn Road, ColeraineMembers workshop for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, Tuesday 27 February 2024 @ 8:00 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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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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Branch Project Night & DNA update – Martin McDowell | Killyleagh Branch
Killyleagh Masonic Hall 50 High Street, KillyleaghTalk for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, Branch Project Night & DNA update by Martin McDowell, Monday 4 March 2024 @ 8:00 pm.
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OS200: Digitally Remapping Ireland’s Ordnance Survey Heritage – Dr Catherine Porter | Newtownabbey Branch
The Spinning Room Mossley Mill Carnmoney Road N., NewtownabbeyTalk for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch, OS200: Digitally Remapping Ireland’s Ordnance Survey Heritage by Dr Catherine Porter, Monday 11 March 2024 @ 7:00 pm.
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The Future Of Family History – Dr Nick Barrett (Zoom Only) | Lisburn Branch
Lisburn Branch ZoomTalk for NIFHS Lisburn Branch, The Future Of Family History by Dr Nick Barrett, Tuesday 12 March 2024 @ 7:30 pm.
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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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Ordnance Survey Memoirs – Dr David Hume | Larne Branch
Larne Museum and Arts Centre 2 Victoria Road, LarneTalk for NIFHS Larne Branch, Ordnance Survey Memoirs by Dr David Hume, Monday 18 March 2024 @ 7:15 pm.
Hybrid event: on site & on Zoom.
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Early Ulster/Scottish Migration – Dr William Roulston (Ulster Historical Foundation) | Belfast Branch Zoom
Belfast Branch ZoomTalk for NIFHS Belfast Branch, Early Ulster/Scottish Migration by Chris Paton, Tuesday 26 March 2024 @ 7:30 pm. Zoom meeting.
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The History of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) – Roy Black | Causeway C&G Branch
Sandel Centre, Knocklynn Road, Coleraine Knocklynn Road, ColeraineTalk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, The History of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) by Roy Black, Tuesday, 26 March 2024 @ 8:00 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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Family Journals – Lorna Doherty | Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch
The Spinning Room Mossley Mill Carnmoney Road N., NewtownabbeyTalk for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch, Family Journals by Lorna Doherty, Monday 8 April 2024 @ 7:00 pm.
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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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*Date change* Seaforde Scrap Metals : A History of the Company | Killyleagh Branch
Killyleagh Masonic Hall 50 High Street, KillyleaghTalk for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, Seaforde Scrap Metals: a History of the Company, Monday 8 April 2024 @ 8:00 pm.
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Bad Bridget: Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women – E. Farrell & L. McCormick | Lisburn Branch
Bridge Community Centre 50 Railway Street, LisburnTalk for NIFHS Lisburn Branch, Bad Bridget: Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women by E. Farrell & L. McCormick, Tuesday 9 April 2024 @ 7:30 pm.
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NIFHS Spring School – DNA Drop-In Day
NIFHS Research Centre Unit C4 Valley Business Centre, 67 Church Road,, NewtownabbeyFancy a bit of help with your DNA on a one-to-one basis? Or maybe you have a question you would like an answer to? Come along to the Drop-In.
Free
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Life Behind the Light – Richard Kelly | Larne Branch
Larne Museum and Arts Centre 2 Victoria Road, LarneTalk Life Behind the Light for NIFHS Larne Branch, by Richard Kelly, Monday 15 April 2024 @ 7:15 pm.
Hybrid event: on site & on Zoom.
NIFHS Spring School – Look-Up Live (on Zoom)
Education ZoomOur ever-popular Look-up evening returns to give you an opportunity to reap the benefits of our society look-up service.
Free
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Workhouse Records – Gillian Doherty (PRONI) | Belfast Branch Zoom
Belfast Branch ZoomTalk for NIFHS Belfast Branch, Workhouse Records by Gillian Doherty (PRONI), Tuesday 23 April 2024 @ 7:30 pm.
Zoom meeting.
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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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The Ordnance Survey Memoirs and their use for genealogy – Dr William Roulston | Causeway C&G Branch
Sandel Centre, Knocklynn Road, Coleraine Knocklynn Road, ColeraineTalk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, The Ordnance Survey Memoirs and their use for genealogy by Dr William Roulston, Tuesday, 30 April 2024 @ 8:00 pm.
NIFHS Spring School – DNA Questions & Answers (on Zoom)
Education ZoomWe’ll be devoting an evening to all your DNA questions.
Free
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AGM & Update on the Ballyeaston Project – Matthew Gilbert | Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch
The Spinning Room Mossley Mill Carnmoney Road N., NewtownabbeyAGM NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch & Update on the Ballyeaston Project, by Matthew Gilbert, Monday 13 May 2024 @ 7:00 pm.
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Branch AGM and Talk tba | Killyleagh Branch
Killyleagh Masonic Hall 50 High Street, KillyleaghBranch AGM and TBA for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, Saturday 4 May 2024 @ 8:00 pm.
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AGM & Members Night & The Ancestor I Would Most Like To Meet – Member | Lisburn Branch
Bridge Community Centre 50 Railway Street, LisburnTalk for NIFHS Lisburn Branch, AGM & Members Night & The Ancestor I Would Most Like To Meet by Branch Members, Tuesday 14 May 2024 @ 7:30 pm.
NIFHS at the Balmoral Show 2024 – Wednesday
Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RDEikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RD Buy Tickets
NIFHS at the Balmoral Show 2024 – Thursday
Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RDEikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RD Buy Tickets
NIFHS at the Balmoral Show 2024 – Friday
Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RDEikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RD Buy Tickets
NIFHS at the Balmoral Show 2024 – Saturday
Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RDEikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RD Buy Tickets
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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.
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Branch AGM – Update on Ballycarry & Islandmagee DNA Projects – Martin McDowell & Anne Johnston | Larne Branch
Larne Museum and Arts Centre 2 Victoria Road, LarneAGM for NIFHS Larne Branch & Update on Ballycarry & Islandmagee DNA Projects by Martin McDowell & Anne Johnston, Monday 20 May 2024 @ 7:15 pm.
Hybrid event: on site & on Zoom.
NIFHS at the Ballyclare May Fair
Ballyclare Town HallBallyclare May Fair Programme
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NIFHS Spring School – Starting Out on WikiTree
Education ZoomIf you aren’t sure how to make a start on WikiTree this talk will show you clearly and simply how
to add a profile to WikiTree.
Free
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AGM & Talks by three Overseas Members | Belfast Branch Zoom
Belfast Branch ZoomAGM for NIFHS Belfast Branch followed by Talks by three of our overseas members, Tuesday 28 May 2024 @ 7:30 pm.
Zoom meeting.
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The Stuart family of Ballyhivistock near Dervock, Co Antrim – Bruce Clark | Causeway C&G Branch
Sandel Centre, Knocklynn Road, Coleraine Knocklynn Road, ColeraineTalk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, The Stuart family of Ballyhivistock near Dervock, Co Antrim by Bruce Clark, Tuesday 28 May 2024 @ 8:00 pm.
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NIFHS Spring School – Research Lock-In
NIFHS Research Centre Unit C4 Valley Business Centre, 67 Church Road,, NewtownabbeyIf you want to make use of the incredible resources in our society research library then this is the
night for you!
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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.
Summer Outing – TBC | Foyle Branch
TBCSummer outing with NIFHS Foyle Branch, Saturday 8 June 2024, destination & time TBC.
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** Change of Subject and Speaker ** | The Ulster-Scots Story – Nelson McCausland | Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch | Hybrid Meeting – on Site & on Zoom
The Spinning Room Mossley Mill Carnmoney Road N., NewtownabbeyTalk for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch, The Ulster-Scots Story by Nelson McCausland, Monday 10 June 2024 @ 7:00 pm.
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Donaghadee Lifeboats and the Men Who Served – Shirley Cochrane | Larne Branch
Larne Museum and Arts Centre 2 Victoria Road, LarneTalk for NIFHS Larne Branch, Donaghadee Lifeboats and the Men Who Served by Shirley Cochrane, Monday 17 June 2024 @ 7:15 pm.
Hybrid event: on site & on Zoom.
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NIFHS at Armed Forces Day | Jordanstown Loughshore Park
Jordanstown Loughshore Park Shore Road, JordanstownNIFHS Volunteers will be at the Armed Forces Day event being held in the Jordanstown Loughshore Park.
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[Postponed from October] Townlands of the North Coast – Dr Niall Comer | Causeway C&G Branch
Sandel Centre, Knocklynn Road, Coleraine Knocklynn Road, ColeraineTalk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, Townlands of the North Coast by Dr Niall Comer, Tuesday, 25 June 2024 @ 8:00 pm.
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NIFHS Spring School – Growing Your Family Tree | On Zoom
Education ZoomThis class will provide some simple tips and tricks for people not yet too far down the research
path.
Free
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NI Really Useful Family History Show | Europa Hotel Belfast
Europa Hotel Belfast https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzCCj1P88yXbPApTA, BelfastThe North of Ireland Family History Society is organising the Really Useful Family History Show to be held in the Europa Hotel, Belfast on Saturday, 10th August 2024.
The Show is sponsored by the Family History Federation. 10 Exhibitors are expected to be present with a free Prize Draw in the morning and an afternoon Presentation of "We Know Who You Are, Tim McGarry" during which we will be revealing to this much loved comedian and actor what DNA tests have uncovered about his ancestry.
Free
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Society Annual General Meeting | On Zoom
Society ZoomAnnual General Meeting - Virtual - On Zoom
Hosted by the Causeway Coast and Glens Branch
2.00pm Welcome and Introduction "The Delights of the of the Causeway Coast and Glens"
AGM Business
Talk "Linen Mills of Northern Ireland" by Guest Speaker Fiona McKelvie, of McBurney and Black
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Pre-Registration for Zoom Required
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DNA Summer School 2024 – Day 1 | On Zoom
Education ZoomMonday, Day 1 of the DNA Summer School.
2.00pm Class - Step by Step Guide to Analysing your autosomal DNA, Part 1
7.00pm Class - Step by Step Guide to Analysing your autosomal DNA, Part 2
Full details at Classes and Courses - Book your place Now!
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DNA Summer School 2024 – Day 2 | On Zoom
Education ZoomTuesday, Day 2 of the DNA Summer School.
2.00pm Class - SNPs vs STRs
7.00pm Class - The Highs and Lows of Y-DNA
Full details at Classes and Courses - Book your place Now!
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September Talk | Killyleagh Branch
Killyleagh Branch ZoomSeptember talk for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, TBC on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 @ 7.30 pm.
Zoom event. Those wishing to attend should e-mail the Branch Secretary at Killyleagh@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
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DNA Summer School 2024 – Day 3 | On Zoom
Education ZoomWednesday, Day 3 of the DNA Summer School.
2.00pm Class - Maximise your Maternal Research
7.00pm Class - Mt-DNA Case Studies
Full details at Classes and Courses - Book your place Now!
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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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DNA Summer School 2024 – Day 4 | On Zoom
Education ZoomDay 4 of the DNA Summer School.
2.00pm Class - Climbing Over Brickwalls
7.00pm Class - Using a Chromosome Browser Effectively
Full details at Classes and Courses - Book your place Now!
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DNA Summer School 2024 – Day 5 | On Zoom
Education ZoomFriday, Day 5 of the DNA Summer School.
2.00pm Class - DNA Proof Standards
7.00pm Class - Ancient DNA
Full details at Classes and Courses - Book your place Now!
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Hidden Histories: Advanced Methods for Investigating Northern Irish Criminal Ancestry | Mary McKee | Lisburn Branch
Bridge Community Centre 50 Railway Street, LisburnTalk for NIFHS Lisburn Branch, Hidden Histories: Advanced Methods for Investigating Northern Irish Criminal Ancestry by Mary McKee, Tuesday, 10 September 2024 @ 7.30 pm.
On-site event. Click the title for more info.
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Belfast City Cemetery Open Day | Belfast Branch
Belfast City Cemetery 511 Falls Rd, BelfastBelfast City Cemetery Open Day with NIFHS Belfast Branch, Sunday, 15 September 2024 from 10.30am to 5pm.
On-site event.
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Members Night – Welcome to the Society | Branch Members | Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch | at Mossley Mill
The Spinning Room Mossley Mill Carnmoney Road N., NewtownabbeyMembers’ Night for NIFHS Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch
Hybrid event: On-site & on Zoom.
Note the change of venue location to Mossley Mill.
Those wishing to attend on Zoom should book here and they will be sent the link by noon on Monday: https://forms.gle/5h83xJfBnn3GeTvR7
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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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Discover Your Scottish Ancestors | Chris Paton | Larne Branch
Larne Library 36 Pound Street, LarneTalk for NIFHS Larne Branch Discover Your Scottish Ancestors by Chris Paton, on Thursday, 19 September 2024 @ 7.15 pm.
Hybrid event: on-site & on Zoom. Branch & Society members who wish to attend on Zoom should e-mail the Branch Secretary at Larne@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
Outing to Ulster Aviation Society | Killyleagh Branch
Ulster Aviation Society Gate 3 - Maze Long Kesh, 94 Halftown Road, LisburnOuting of NIFHS Killyleagh Branch to Ulster Aviation Society Monday, 23 September 2024 @ 12:00-16:30 pm. Includes lunch at Café VicRyn.
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From Peel to the PSNI : The History of Policing in Ireland – Roy Black | Belfast Branch
Belfast ZoomTalk for NIFHS Belfast Branch, From Peel to the PSNI : The History of Policing in Ireland by Roy Black, Tuesday, 24 September 2024 at 7.30 pm.
Zoom event. Those wishing to attend should e-mail the Branch Secretary at Belfast@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
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The Big Wind (1839) | Peter Carr | Causeway Branch
Sandel Centre, Knocklynn Road, Coleraine Knocklynn Road, ColeraineTalk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, The Big Wind (1839) by Peter Carr, Tuesday, 24 September 2024 @ 8 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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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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Outing to NIFHS Research Centre | Belfast Branch
NIFHS Research Centre Unit C4 Valley Business Centre, 67 Church Road,, NewtownabbeyOuting to NIFHS Research Centre, Saturday, 5 October 2024, 10:30-14:30.
On-site event
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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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The Mountstewart Tragedy on Strangford Lough | Clive Scoular | Killyleagh Branch
Killyleagh Masonic Hall 50 High Street, KillyleaghTalk for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, The Mountstewart Tragedy on Strangford Lough by Clive Scoular on Monday, 7 October 2024 @ 7.30 pm.
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Land: From Tenancy to Ownership | Dr Des McCabe (PRONI) | Lisburn Branch
Bridge Community Centre 50 Railway Street, LisburnTalk for NIFHS Lisburn Branch, Land: From Tenancy To Ownership by Dr Des McCabe (PRONI), Tuesday, 8 October 2024 @ 7.30 pm.
On-site event. Click the title for more info.
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Using Military Records & Photographs in Family History Research | Tommy McClimonds | Larne Branch
Larne Library 36 Pound Street, LarneTalk for NIFHS Larne Branch Using Military Records & Photographs in Family History Research by Tommy McClimonds, on Thursday, 10 October 2024 @ 7.15 pm.
Hybrid event: on-site & on Zoom. Branch & Society members who wish to attend on Zoom should e-mail the Branch Secretary at Larne@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
Family History Using Irish Newspaper | Natalie Bodle | Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch
Antrim and Newtownabbey ZoomTalk for NIFHS Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch, Family History Using Irish Newspaper by Natalie Bodle, Monday, 14 October 2024 @ 7 pm. Zoom event.
Those wishing to attend should e-mail the Branch Secretary at AntrimNewtownabbey@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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Tracing Your Irish Ancestors in County Donegal – Una Matthewson | Belfast Branch
Belfast ZoomTalk for NIFHS Belfast Branch, Tracing Your Irish Ancestors in County Donegal by Una Matthewson, Tuesday, 22 October 2024 at 7.30 pm.
Zoom event. Those wishing to attend should e-mail the Branch Secretary at Belfast@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link.
The aim of this talk is to give an overview of the family history resources available to the family history researcher and to introduce some of the gems of the Donegal Studies Collection.
Donegal County Library holds a valuable and diverse collection of family and local history resources relating to the history and heritage of the county.
Irish family history research can be challenging due to the lack of census returns and the relatively late introduction of civil registration. However, there is a wealth of alterative records available that can help piece together your family history, ranging from the very early Muster Rolls of 1630 to Griffith’s Valuation of the mid-1850s and may more. The Donegal Studies Collection holds many of these resources, as well as more general materials relating to the history of the province. Local history books that can often contain information that can round off your dedicated years of research, by situating your family members in a time and place.