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.
Two-Session Courses
- Strictly for Beginners in Family History and Genealogy (GMT Mornings option)
- Strictly for Beginners in Family History and Genealogy (GMT Afternoons option)
Bookings for the Strictly courses close
at 9am on Tuesday 1st February
Classes / Courses
Free Classes
- More Online Resources for Genealogy and Family History (GMT Morning option)
- More Online Resources for Genealogy and Family History (GMT Afternoon option)
- NIFHS Look-Up Service
- What’s New in Family Tree Maker
- DNA Day – Beginner’s Talk
Join the Society
Associate Membership (for the 12 months from 1st January to 31st December) is for those, typically living far away, who do not attend local meetings but who wish to enjoy the Benefits of Membership. Use the 2022 Application Form and submit your application making payment by credit/debit card or from your PayPal account.
Branch Membership (for the 12 months from 1st September to 31st August) is for those can attend local meetings, and wish to have voting rights in addition to enjoying the other Benefits of Membership. Go to the Branch Membership Forms page, select the Branch you wish to join and submit your application making payment by credit/debit card or from your PayPal account.
Upcoming Events
Members Evening 2022 | Belfast Branch
Tuesday, 25 January 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm GMTFamily History through Old Newspapers | Dr David Hume | Causeway C&G Branch
Tuesday, 25 January 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm GMTMeeting January 2022 | Ballymena Branch
Thursday, 27 January 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm GMTClass | Strictly for Beginners (mornings) | Part 1 of 2
Thursday, 3 February 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am GMT
For further events, check our Events Calendar!
Member’s Interests
updated 6 January
Surnames Index
Members Queries Index
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Members use the Profile Form
to submit their Interests.
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NIFHS Search
to help find items on the NIFHS website
NIFHS is in the FMP Affiliate Scheme
Buying qualifying FMP products using the above link earns NIFHS a commission
Research Centre Location
Research Centre & Office: Unit C4, Valley Business Centre, 67 Church Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 7LS.
The premises are closed to the public until Coronavirus Safe operation is arranged.
NIFHS Branches on Social Media
Many NIFHS Branches use social media to extend their contact with those interested in Family History research. Facebook Groups may be “Public” or “Private”. During this time of restrictions on physical meetings these channels may be useful for making progress in your research.
