North of Ireland Family History Society

11/09/2026

You are very welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings as a visitor to hear a talk or just see what we do.

Contact the relevant branch via the contact page on our website https://www.nifhs.org/contact/

07/09/2026

Need some help with getting started on your family history? Come along to our talk at Belfast Central Library on Thursday!

04/09/2026

A new membership year and a new programme of speakers at our Branch monthly meetings.
If you are not a member of the host branch, email them to register your interest in attending.
Find out more about all our events here: https://www.nifhs.org/events-and-courses/

31/08/2026

Find out more in our shop here: https://www.nifhs.org/product/balloo-killinchy-a-hidden-history/

From the authors, We’re delighted to say the 3rd reprint of "Balloo, Killinchy - A Hidden History" has arrived and is now available.
If you’d like a copy of this wonderful book, just send us a message here and we’ll arrange it.
There’s only a limited number printed this time, so please don’t leave it too late!
Copies will be available from Killyleagh Branch of NIFHS through secretary Ken Tait ( [email protected] )
and through the NIFHS on-line shop

31/08/2026

If you're free on Saturday and in the area, come along to this market. Our volunteers will be there doing what they do best - giving family history advice, selling dna kits and talking about NIFHS!

27/08/2026

***August Bank Holiday Closure***
Please note that PRONI will be closed to the public on Monday 31st of August.
Normal services will resume at 9am on Tuesday 1st September.

22/08/2026

Last chance - don't miss out!
https://www.nifhs.org/events-and-courses/courses/dna-summer-school/

19/08/2026

Find out more about upcoming events, member benefits and how to join NIFHS on our website www.nifhs.org

11/08/2026

Dave Vance from FTDNA is another of our guest speakers at Summer School - always good to get the inside scoop on what's happening!

More info and bookings at https://www.nifhs.org/events-and-courses/courses/dna-summer-school/

05/08/2026

We have some excellent guest speakers confirmed at this year's DNA Summer School:
Dave Vance, Maarten Larmuseau, Donna Rutherford and Dr Turi King.

For the full programme and to book, go to: https://www.nifhs.org/events-and-courses/courses/dna-summer-school/