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Our research centre at Newtownabbey is a treasure trove of records, journals, maps, transcriptions and loads more. Everyone is welcome and we have volunteers on hand to help you find what you need.
Find out about opening hours, facilities and directions here: www.nifhs.org/research-cen...
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Don't miss this! More information and book here: www.nifhs.org/events/ask-a...
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Hints and tips to help you to record the information in your family tree.
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Everyone is welcome to attend our Branch meetings. Just go to the calendar at www.nifhs.org/events-and-c..., click on the event you would like to attend and email the branch from that page.
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"October is Beginners’ Month at NIFHS" presentations now ready on YouTube. Useful for anyone just starting out or wanting a recap.
Getting started with:
North of Ireland research: youtu.be/4zgeSlSzPW8
Analysing your DNA: youtu.be/a1hI2V1oVaY
Wikitree: youtu.be/sb6fmgBfwd0
Search here: www.nifhs.org/research-cen...
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Is your brick wall ancestor in our transcriptions? Search the Index to find out: www.nifhs.org/research-cen...
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Search here: www.nifhs.org/.../resource...
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Find out more at www.nifhs.org
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Find out more and book at www.nifhs.org/events-and-c...
The presentations will be recorded but not the Look-up session or the question and answer session that follows each class. If you want to attend those, you need to attend live.
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Our DNA Interest Group met today and we discussed the latest integration between FTDNA and Wikitree - and what it might tell you if you have mitochondrial or Y DNA tests.
You can watch the short presentation here: youtu.be/P2uHRByyVpc
More Information: www.nifhs.org/events-and-c...
Recordings will be available after the course ends but won’t include Q&A sessions or the Look-Up session. If you’d like to be part of those, now’s the perfect time to join the Society! Become a Member by 30th September and don’t miss a thing.
A number of yachts in harbour in the evening sun
Lovely evening light at Courtown Harbour, Co. Wexford, Ireland
21.09.2025 18:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Whilst there is some negativity around the new OS versions, now they have finally dropped for the masses, I find them fresh, fun and have enjoyed them for months. I think CarPlay looks almost brand new and is underrated. And my friends think iOS 26 looks and feels great, so interesting times.
17.09.2025 14:52 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0Only downloaded IOS26 for the phone yesterday but I agree, first impressions are positive but looking forward to some great Screencasts!
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Find out more and contact Branches if you wish to join their meetings.
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If you are a Member of NIFHS and want to extend your knowledge of DNA, come along to our DNA Special Interest Group.
We are so fortunate (and grateful) to have extremely knowledgeable DNA experts in our Society to lead this group and keep us on the right track in our DNA research!
Our membership year starts on 1st September with Branch monthly meetings and lots of other events.
Join the Society - only £25 for the year with so many ways we can help you with your research in the North of Ireland: www.nifhs.org/membership/b...
For a full programme: www.nifhs.org/events-and-c...
Our guest speakers at Summer School this year are renowned in the DNA world, as indeed are our very own presenters, Anne Johnston and Martin McDowell.
Read more and book now to hear from the best! www.nifhs.org/events-and-c...
There’s loads going on in the Society in the coming months both for members and non-members.
If you are a beginner or if you could use a back to basics refresher, watch out for Members' Beginners’ month in October! Find out more here: www.nifhs.org/events-and-c...
Visit our Research Centre in person to see all our transcribed records. www.nifhs.org/research-cen...
Members of the Society who cannot make it to the Centre can request a Look Up, when one of our volunteers will look up the record you request and send you details.
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A combination of NIFHS membership and a DNA kit - no better way to research in the North of Ireland!
Email us at education.zoom@nifhs.org to ensure we have a kit for you on 17th.
Offer limited to people who can come to our Research Centre on 17th May, ensuring that all tests are actually completed.
Just one Branch meeting next week...
Everyone is welcome. More information here: www.nifhs.org/events/
