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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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Desmond Rainey
Jan 247 min read
The Life & Work of Norman Nevin MBE
Norman Nevin MBE (1909-1996) The following article is taken from a talk delivered on Monday 11th May 2009 by local historian Desmond...
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Erskine Willis
Jan 1710 min read
My Story of the Comber Abbey Stones
The late Erskine Willis recounts the story of the Comber Abbey stones and how they ended up in St Marys COI
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Michael Burns
Dec 6, 20243 min read
CHS November Meeting: The Man who Shot the Great War
Explore the captivating story of Lance Corporal George Hackney and his remarkable wartime photography in 'The Man who Shot the Great War'.
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Guest
Nov 29, 202418 min read
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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Guest
Nov 22, 20247 min read
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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Desmond Rainey
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Comber War Memorial
Discover the history of Comber War Memorial and the heart-warming community efforts to honour fallen soldiers of the town.
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Michael Burns
Nov 5, 20242 min read
Ballycreelly
Discover the historic Ballycreelly, a townland in Comber parish with its rich past, archaeological sites, and listed buildings.
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Michael Burns
Oct 22, 20242 min read
Ballykeel
Uncover the intriguing history of Ballykeel, the townland nestled between Crossnacreevy and Moneyreagh villages. Explore its rich past and w
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Desmond Rainey
Oct 18, 20246 min read
Andrews Corn & Flour Mills
Discover the history of Andrews Corn & Flour Mills, from its Comber origins in the 17th century to today.
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Michael Burns
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Ballybeen
A short overview of the townland of Ballybeen, Comber Parish, Co. Down
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Michael Burns
Oct 8, 20242 min read
Ballyalton
A short overview of the townland of Ballyalton, Comber parish, Co. Down
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Michael Burns
Sep 10, 20241 min read
Ballyhenry Major & Minor
A sort article on Ballyhenry Major & Minor
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Desmond Rainey
Sep 6, 202415 min read
Comber New Cemetery
A article exploring the construction of Comber’s New Cemetery.
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Michael Burns
Jul 30, 20242 min read
Ballyalloly
A short guide on Ballyalloly townland of Comber Parish, including an Early Christian Rath and Ballyalloly House.
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Michael Burns
Jul 23, 20242 min read
Townlands of Comber Parish
Introduction to a new series on the 46 Townlands of Comber Parish
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Len Ball
Jul 12, 20245 min read
Estate of change
An overview of some of the housing estates of Comber's past
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