Ballymena
As a local community with an interest in family history research, whether expert or novice, you are welcome to join us. Through our meetings, we aim to help you find resources to develop your research, break down brick walls and learn more about local historical stories. Let us help you on your genealogical journey.
When
Ballymena Branch usually meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:15 pm from September to May.
Where
Meetings are hybrid, so in person and by Zoom. If you are attending in person, they are normally held in Michelin Arts Workshop, Braid Arts Centre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, BT43 5EJ. All members will receive a link to the Zoom meetings to allow you to attend online if that is your preference.
Events Programme
Find detailed below the 2023 - 2024 scheduled events within the Ballymena branch.
County Antrim Immigrants Impacting the New World - Alister McReynolds
Wednesday, 4 September 2024
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
Making Sense of the Census - Roddy Hegarty
- Wednesday, 2 October 2024
- 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
DNA Focus - Martin McDowell
- Wednesday, 6 November 2024
- 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
Visit to NIFHS Research Centre (In person only)
- Wednesday, 4 December 2024
- 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
Where to Find Irish Church Records - Natalie Bodle
- Wednesday, 8 January 2025
- 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
The Belfast Blitz - Henry Wilson
- Wednesday, 5 February 2025
- 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
Resources in the Presbyterian Historical Society for Family Research - Valerie Adams
- Wednesday, 5 March 2025
- 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
The Story of Tea - Robert Bell
- Wednesday, 2 April 2025
- 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
AGM & Northern Ireland, Enigma and the Radio Security Service - Ron Bishop
- Wednesday, 7 May 2025
- 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm