North of Ireland Family History Society

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...

Our Branch meetings and talks may be having a summer break, but there is still plenty going on!!
We hope to see you at some of our events - all free and everyone welcome.

Anne and Martin, some of our DNA team at the The Gobbins Craft Fair, Islandmagee last Saturday. This image is the calm before the storm as they had a very busy day and sold lots of DNA kits. Lots more North of Ireland DNA into the database - well done to Anne and Martin and to those who tested!!

This is our sixth annual DNA Summer School and we think it could just be the best one yet!
For a full schedule of classes and to book, go to www.nifhs.org/events-and-c...

Find out more about the 2025 Really Useful Family History Show at: www.nifhs.org/.../really-u...

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.

Today is the 103rd anniversary of the explosion and fire which destroyed the Public Record Office of Ireland in 1922, in the opening engagement of the Civil War. To mark the date, we are releasing over 175,000 historical documents on our site. Read more here:

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He (or she) is a Belfast icon who is known for their part in an annual tradition. He (or she) was awarded an MBE and has also been a dame. A keen golfer, this person is bilingual and likes a Guinness.

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The final stop in our 2025 Roadshow - our team of family history experts will be there to help you with anything from records that could help to break down a brick wall to how to record your research. Beginners or advanced questions - all welcome!

Book Fair and DNA Sale!
#FamilyHistory #SecondhandBooks #DNATesting

Countries of Origin on FTDNA

Earliest known ancestor information can unlock vital information about the location of your ancestors.

It’s simple to add, doesn’t take long and the more people that do it, the better the results for everyone.

Watch the why and the how. youtu.be/0tPbXZ6U2QY

Artificial Intelligence is providing a new way to research our ancestors. Find out how!
More information and bookings here: www.nifhs.org/courses/

Find out more about Branch talks here: www.nifhs.org/events
Find out about Using AI for Genealogical Research here: www.nifhs.org/courses/
Watch this space for more information about the Book Fair!

Next Scotish Indexes conference will be on 13 September 2025 From Scotland, a daily news blog about genealogy, family history and personal heritage.

Next Scottish Indexes conference will be on 13 September 2025 scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2025/05/next... #genealogy #FamilyHistory #Scotland

Our Research Centre is packed with transcriptions and records many unique to the Society. Come to Look-up Live and get a taste of what there is and how you can access them.

Find out more and join here: membership.nifhs.org/join-the-soc...

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/

Belfast Branch were at Belfast Spring Fest, Malone House yesterday.
We had a wonderful time meeting many people and delving into their family histories.
It was great to see some of the younger attendees filling out ancestor charts. They might just be future genealogists in the making!

Branch meetings this coming week...
Everyone welcome!
Find out more here: www.nifhs.org/events/

Our Branches are out and about again, ready to help with all things family history. Visit their table at one of the events below - they would love to see you!!