Family history Archives

Fire, debt and destruction in Lisburn, August 1920

August 23, 2020Una Leave a Comment

James Lundy left his home village as a young man at the end of the 19th century with ambitions for a better future, and built up a business that sustained his family through good times and bad for some six… Continue Reading →

A beginner’s guide to tracing your Irish ancestors

May 1, 2020Una Leave a Comment

I have spent a lot of time over the last few years researching my family history, and it has been a fascinating journey. I’ve discovered a lot about relatives I knew little or nothing about, and I’ve also found many,… Continue Reading →