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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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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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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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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...

Desmond Rainey
Jan 247 min read
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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

Erskine Willis
Jan 1710 min read
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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'.

Michael Burns
Dec 6, 20243 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
Guest
Nov 22, 20247 min read
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Comber War Memorial
Discover the history of Comber War Memorial and the heart-warming community efforts to honour fallen soldiers of the town.

Desmond Rainey
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Ballycreelly
Discover the historic Ballycreelly, a townland in Comber parish with its rich past, archaeological sites, and listed buildings.

Michael Burns
Nov 5, 20242 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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Ballyalton
A short overview of the townland of Ballyalton, Comber parish, Co. Down

Michael Burns
Oct 8, 20242 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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Ballyalloly
A short guide on Ballyalloly townland of Comber Parish, including an Early Christian Rath and Ballyalloly House.

Michael Burns
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Townlands of Comber Parish
Introduction to a new series on the 46 Townlands of Comber Parish

Michael Burns
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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Estate of change
An overview of some of the housing estates of Comber's past

Len Ball
Jul 13, 20245 min read
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