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COMBER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Welcome to Comber Historical Society's Research Archive- updated with new articles every Tuesday & Friday!
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Ballyhanwood
Explore the rich history and archaeological sites of Ballyhanwood, from its Norman origins to its role in World War II espionage.

Michael Burns
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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William Sturgeon
Uncover the controversial career of Comber man, William Sturgeon, from his teaching days to his contentious career as Presbyterian Minister

Desmond Rainey
Oct 25, 20244 min read
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Ballykeel
Uncover the intriguing history of Ballykeel, the townland nestled between Crossnacreevy and Moneyreagh villages. Explore its rich past and w

Michael Burns
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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Andrews Corn & Flour Mills
Discover the history of Andrews Corn & Flour Mills, from its Comber origins in the 17th century to today.

Desmond Rainey
Oct 18, 20246 min read
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Ballybeen
A short overview of the townland of Ballybeen, Comber Parish, Co. Down

Michael Burns
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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CHS September 2024 Meeting: Philip Donaldson and 'the Armagh Rail Disaster'
An overview of our AGM and September talk

Becca Watterson
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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Ballyalton
A short overview of the townland of Ballyalton, Comber parish, Co. Down

Michael Burns
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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Herbert Kennedy Andrews: Comber Composer
Herbert Kennedy Andrews was born in Comber at Carnesure on the 10th August 1904 to Arthur McDonald Andrews & Sarah Black. Whilst born in...

Michael Burns
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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Ballymalady
A short blog on Ballymalady Townland

Michael Burns
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Ballymagaughey
A short overview of the townland of Ballymagaughey

Michael Burns
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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Ballyhenry Major & Minor
A sort article on Ballyhenry Major & Minor

Michael Burns
Sep 10, 20241 min read
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Comber New Cemetery
A article exploring the construction of Comber’s New Cemetery.

Desmond Rainey
Sep 6, 202415 min read
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Ballyrussell
A short article on Ballyrussell in Comber, Co. Down

Michael Burns
Sep 3, 20241 min read
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1859 Revival in Comber
An account of the Ulster Revival of 1859 in Comber, Co. Down

Desmond Rainey
Aug 30, 20247 min read
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Ballyrush
A short summary on the townland of Ballyrush

Michael Burns
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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Edmund De Wind: Comber’s Victoria Cross
A short biography of Comber’s VC winner, Edmund de Wind (1883-1918)

Michael Burns
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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Cattogs
A guide to the townland of Cattogs, Comber, Co. Down

Michael Burns
Aug 20, 20242 min read
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Dr James Simpson Steele: ‘One of the Most Popular Medical Men in the Country’
Dr James Simpson Steele was one of Comber's general medical practitioners between the years 1901 and 1924.

Becca Watterson
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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Ballyaltikilligan
A short overview of Ballyaltikilligan townland, Comber Parish, Co. Down.

Michael Burns
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Second World War- Fighting men of Comber, Co. Down
An overview of the service and sacrifice of the 9 men from Comber named on the Second World War Memorial

Michael Burns
Aug 9, 20244 min read
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