The North of Ireland Family History Society is a registered charity (NIC106071) with particular reference to the nine counties of Ulster.
For over 40 years promoting and encouraging the private and public study of family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history.
The NIFHS Research Centre is normally open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 2pm and 8pm.
Please check the Calendar for holiday closures.
We respectfully request that those with any COVID-19 related symptoms do not attend our premises.
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it will be “Open Thursdays” 2pm – 8pm
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Frequently Asked Questions
For answers to some questions about the new membership system
Go to the FAQ page and then
Joining the Society as a New Member
in Year 1 September 2024 – 31 August 2025
Go to membership.nifhs.org to join the Society
Renewing Membership for 2024-25 Year
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Go to the Log In page at membership.nifhs.org/login/
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Using Military Records and Photographs in Family History Research | Research Session | Lisburn Branch
Saturday, 9 November 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm GMTThe Russian Tailor in Belfast | Neill Cranston | Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch | Zoom only
Monday, 11 November 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm GMTWomen in Irish Society in the Late 19th-early 20th Century | Dr Myrtle Hill | Lisburn Branch
Tuesday, 12 November 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm GMTBranch Workshop at EastSide Visitor Centre | Belfast Branch
Tuesday, 19 November 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMTDNA Talk | Martin McDowell | Larne Branch
Thursday, 21 November 2024 @ 7:15 pm GMTHistory of Denvir’s Hotel – Stephen Megorrian & Pre-Christmas Dinner | Killyleagh Branch
Monday, 25 November 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm GMTMother and Baby Institutions – Prof. Sean O’Connell | Belfast Branch
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm GMTMembers Workshop | Martin McDowell, Elwyn Soutter, Andrew Kane & Others | Causeway Branch
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm GMTExploring the City Archives and the New DNA Museum – Bernadette Walsh, Brian Mitchell and Margaret Edwards | Foyle Branch
Monday, 2 December 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm GMTFestive Members’ Night | Killyleagh Branch
Monday, 2 December 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm GMTVisit to NIFHS Research Centre | Ballymena Branch
Wednesday, 4 December 2024 @ 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm GMTFireside Chat and Christmas Fayre | Branch Members | Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch
Monday, 9 December 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm GMTQuiz | Christmas Members Night | Lisburn Branch
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm GMTChristmas Party and Entertainment | Belfast Branch
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm GMTFamily History Networking | Alison Tait | Killyleagh Branch
Monday, 6 January 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm GMTWhere to Find Irish Church Records | Natalie Bodle | Ballymena Branch
Wednesday, 8 January 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm GMT
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