The Night of the Big Wind – Peter Carr | Ballymena Branch | Hybrid Meeting

Talk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, The Night of the Big Wind, by Peter Carr, Thursday 23 February 2023 @ 7:15 pm. 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...

From Library to Museum: the Story of Larne Museum & Arts Centre – Marian Kelso | Larne Branch | Hybrid Meeting

Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, From Library to Museum: the Story of Larne Museum & Arts Centre, by Marian Kelso, Monday, 20 February 2023 Monday@ 7:15 pm. There are limited spaces at the Museum, and anyone wishing to attend in person needs to email Larne@nifhs.org to book a place. Those wanting to attend the talk online also need to email Larne@nifhs.org to get the link. Emails need to be received by 12pm on Saturday prior to each...
Fluid Identities and Allegiances in South East Antrim: 1600 to the Present Day – Dr Gerry Cleary | Newtownabbey Branch | Hybrid Meeting | PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

Fluid Identities and Allegiances in South East Antrim: 1600 to the Present Day – Dr Gerry Cleary | Newtownabbey Branch | Hybrid Meeting | PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

Fluid Identities and Allegiances in South East Antrim: 1600 to the Present Day by Dr Gerry Cleary, Monday, 13 February 2023 @ 7:30 pm GMT (Doors open 7:15 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. This talk will cover a range of topics including the role of Sir Arthur Chichester, Scottish settlement, the 1641 rebellion, the Biggar family of Carnmoney, and Sir Samuel Ferguson of the Throne in Ballygolan. The talk is sure to appeal to people interested in local history. Dr Gerry Cleary has held a wide variety of academic positions, both local and international. Since retirement, he has returned to his first love history, and is currently a part-time Open Learning tutor at Queen’s University, teaching classes in Belfast, Holywood and Randalstown. Hosted by Newtownabbey Branch of the North of Ireland Family History...

The Tides of Time – Dr David Hume | Larne Branch | Hybrid Meeting

Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, The Tides of Time, by Dr David Hume, Monday, 16 January 2023 Monday@ 7:15 pm. Hybrid event: on site & on zoom. Those wishing to attend, either on site or on zoom, should e-mail the Branch Secretary at Larne@nifhs.org and they will be sent the link. Emails need to be received by 12pm on Saturday prior to each...
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