When?
Foyle Branch usually meets on the first available Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. from October to May.
Where
Meetings are normally held in the Lecture Room of Derry City’s Central Library, 35 Foyle Street, Londonderry, BT48 6AL. Most of our talks are In-Person and on Zoom. Email the Branch Secretary for further details if you are interested in attending.
Events Programme
Latest Archaeological Discoveries in the Clooney Dig – Katy McMonagle
Monday, 7 October 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Visit to Public Record Office (PRONI) Belfast
- Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Captain Kokeritz – a forgotten hero in the City Cemetery - David Jenkins
- Monday, 4 November 2024
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
History from Headstones – Stories from the City Cemetery
- Monday, 2 December 2024
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A Local DNA Project - Anne Johnston. Note change of date
- Monday, 20 January 2025
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
History on your Doorstep - John Thompson
- Monday, 3 February 2025
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Exploring the City Archives and the New DNA Museum - Bernadette Walsh, Brian Mitchell and Margaret Edwards
- Monday, 3 March 2025
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Visit to Public Record Office (PRONI) Belfast
- Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Visit NIFHS Research Centre – TBC
- Saturday, 29 March 2025
Ancient Derry Maps and Documents - Stephen Doherty & Peter Hamilton
- Monday, 7 April 2025
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
AGM & History of the Greater Fountain Area - Trevor Temple
- Monday, 12 May 2025
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Summer Outing – TBC
- Saturday, 7 June 2025