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For over 45 years promoting and encouraging the private and public study of family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to the nine counties of Ulster.
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Education and Promotion
We place a strong emphasis on DNA testing to encourage its use in family research alongside traditional methods, benefitting a large and ever growing database of DNA testers, all with ancestors from the North of Ireland.
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Latest News
Click here to read more about the latest updates, announcements and stories from the Society.
23rd October 2025
Need help with DNA?
We have answers to your DNA questions!
16th October 2025
Searchable Index
Have you searched it yet There are more than 90,000 names uploaded so far, some go back to the 1700s and there are thousands more to come.
15th September 2025
Celebrating 30 Years of Family History
Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch Anniversary On Saturday 6th September, members, both longstanding and new of the Antrim & Newtownabbey Branch gathered at Ballyclare Presbyterian Church Hall to mark a remarkable milestone: our 30th Anniversary.
12th September 2025
October is Beginners’ Month
Back to Basics A series of classes exclusively for Society Members who have only just started researching their family history or have just taken a DNA test or for anyone wanting a recap.
Upcoming Events
Our events calendar is packed with talks, courses, outings and much more to help you with your research. Click on an event for further details or click here to see the full calendar of upcoming events.
15th December 2025
Antrim and Newtownabbey Branch December Social
- via Zoom
- 7:00pm
16th December 2025
Belfast Branch Christmas Get-Together
5th January 2026
The Histronic Shipwreck (TBC)
- Killyleagh Masonic Hall, 50 High Street, Killyleagh
- 7:30pm
7th January 2026
DNA Focus
- 120 Cushendall Road, Ballymena, BT43 6HB
- 7:15pm
12th January 2026
Foyle Branch Monthly Meeting January 2026
- via Zoom
- 7:00pm
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