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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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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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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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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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Ballyrickard
Ballyrickard is Northwest of Comber and takes in a section of the Newtownards Road to the shores of Strangford Lough, stretching in an...

Michael Burns
Jan 71 min read
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Ballynichol
Explore the rich history of Ballynichol, a townland south of Comber, featuring a B2 listed bridge and prehistoric standing stones.

Michael Burns
Nov 12, 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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Ballymagaughey
A short overview of the townland of Ballymagaughey

Michael Burns
Sep 17, 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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1859 Revival in Comber
An account of the Ulster Revival of 1859 in Comber, Co. Down

Desmond Rainey
Aug 29, 20247 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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Night of the Big Wind!
Article covering the ‘Night of the Big Wind’ and it’s affect on the town of Comber

Michael Burns
May 31, 20242 min read
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Christianity in Comber
Christian traditions in Comber stretch back some 1,600 years. St Patrick is said to have come here. Unfortunately he did not receive a...

Desmond Rainey
Apr 4, 202424 min read
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