North of Ireland Family History Society

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/

04/08/2026

Writing Family Memoirs

The course at 7pm has almost sold out so we have added another at 4pm on the same dates.

This is your opportunity to learn about writing family memoirs if the 7pm slot was not working for you!!

03/08/2026

Great day at PRONI helping people find their ancestors. We are there again tomorrow so feel free to call in and see us between 10am and 3pm (Details on post below)

29/07/2026

Join us at PRONI, where our volunteers will be on hand to help you find your ancestors.

Maybe you want to know how to get started with your family history.
Or maybe you have a brick wall you want to smash.
You might have questions about DNA.
DNA kits will be on sale at a special reduced price of £30

Or you might just be on your way to Belfast Fleadh 2026 and would like to pop in and say hello!

We will be there to give you individual advice on how to make progress in finding your ancestors.

This event is free and there is no need to book.