Ballymena Family History Society is a branch of the North of Ireland Family History Society. Their mission is to encourage study and research in genealogy and local history.
The group do not undertake research, but facilitate and encourage our members to do their own research into their family history. The Ballymena Branch meet on the last Thursday of the month at 7.15pm in the Michelin Arts Workshop, Braid Arts Centre in Ballymena for the months of September to May.
In February the programme will be – “The Easter Rising”Philip Orr and will be held on Thursday 25 February 2016. Click here to see full details of this programme which includes talks, visits and outings.
The North of Ireland Family History Society has many event planned for the next few month including everything from learning how to creatively present your family genealogy, to understanding how DNA test can be used to further your genealogical research and learning how social media sites like Facebook can help your search for information. Lots of talks and workshops are available which will be helpful for anyone who has an interest in researching their family history. For more information click here to visit The North of Ireland Family History Society and if you are interested in finding out more about the Ballymena Branch please click here.