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Welcome to Comber Historical Society's Research Archive- updated with new articles every Tuesday & Friday!
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The Ralph Will Case
The Ralph Will Case rumbled on through 1833-4 in Downpatrick and later in Dublin. James Ralph had settled in Comber around 1730,...

Desmond Rainey
Mar 142 min read
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Linen Industry of Comber
Explore the rich history of the Linen Industry of Comber. Discover how the Linen Industry of Comber shaped local heritage and economy.

Desmond Rainey
Feb 216 min read
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Comber Cold Cases: 1884 Shooting affray near Comber!
Delve into the mystery of the 1884 shooting near Comber! Explore witness accounts and evidence to form your verdict on this historic case.

Michael Burns
Feb 148 min read
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January CHS Meeting: Christianity in Comber
Discover the rich history of Christianity in Comber at our January CHS Meeting. Explore 1,600 years of Christianity in Comber's past.

Michael Burns
Feb 72 min read
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Glassmoss
Explore the fascinating history of Glassmoss, a unique historic site in County Down. Discover the stories and controversies of Glassmoss.

Michael Burns
Feb 43 min read
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Comber Cold Cases- 1873 Inquest in Comber
Discover the gripping details of the 1873 inquest in Comber. Uncover the mystery and verdict surrounding James Montgomery's tragic death.

Michael Burns
Jan 313 min read
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Ballygowan
Comber Parish section of Ballygowan from townlands.ie We next turn to the townland of Ballygowan, which lends itself to the name of the...

Michael Burns
Jan 281 min read
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Ballyloughan
Ballyloughan from Townlands.ie Ballyloughan, which encompasses the bottom of the Coach Road, Barnhill, Nurseyville and the beginning of...

Michael Burns
Jan 142 min read
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Reminiscences of Comber, it's inhabitants and our life there by Maria Duffin née Drennan
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating 'Reminiscences of Comber, it's inhabitants and our life there' by Maria Duffin
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Nov 29, 202418 min read
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Reminiscences of Old Comber (1860-76): Maria Duffin nèe Drennan
Explore Old Comber through the eyes of Maria 'Molly' Drennan. Maria writing in 1948, records her memories of her childhood in Comber 1860-76
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Nov 22, 20247 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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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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Comber New Cemetery
A article exploring the construction of Comber’s New Cemetery.

Desmond Rainey
Sep 6, 202415 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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Time is Short- The Olivet Home, Ballygowan
A brief history of the Olivet Home in Ballygowan

Michael Burns
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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Old Comber Whiskey
Learn about the history of Old Comber Whiskey!

Desmond Rainey
Jun 21, 20245 min read
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Robert Huddleston: The Bard of Moneyreagh
Robert Huddleston (1814-1887) was a prolific Ulsterscots writer and poet from Moneyreagh in the Parish of Comber- often given the...

Michael Burns
May 17, 20243 min read
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