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Welcome to the Foyle Branch of the North of Ireland Family History Society.
Foyle Branch welcomes members from around the world as well as those who live locally.
Our monthly meetings are mostly hybrid and if you can attend in person, we are very pleased to see you. For those who live too far away, you can join the meetings via Zoom so you won’t miss out!
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.
Branch Meetings
Foyle Branch usually meets on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. from October to May.
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.
Members of the Branch will be notified by email. Non-members are welcome too – email us to register.
Where
Meetings are normally held in the Lecture Room of Derry City’s Central Library, 35 Foyle Street, Londonderry, BT48 6AL.
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