Stories from Old Blaris Burying Ground – Elizabeth Scott | Lisburn Branch
Bridge Community Centre 50 Railway Street, LisburnTalk by Elizabeth Scott, NIFHS Lisburn branch member.
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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, […]
** 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.