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Ballymena
Welcome to the Ballymena Branch of the North of Ireland Family History Society
We are a local community with an interest in family history research and whether you are an expert or a 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.
If you have any questions about joining our Branch or would like to join one of our monthly meetings, please email the Branch using the button on the right.
Monthly Meetings
Ballymena Branch usually meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:15 pm from September to May. Meetings are hybrid, so in person and by Zoom.
These meetings are an opportunity for Members to hear about what is going in the Branch and in the wider Society.
Many of the meetings feature an interesting presentation given by a guest speaker.
Ballymena Branch members will receive the link by email in advance of each meeting – anyone else interested in attending a talk can request the link from the Branch.
Where
In person meetings are normally held in Michelin Arts Workshop, Braid Arts Centre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, BT43 5EJ.
Events Programme
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