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New Members' Area


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The Ulster Historical Foundation has been developing a Members' Area and the first stage of this has gone live. To access this you must be a member of the Ulster Genealogical and Historical Guild. If you are a member log in using your membership number and password. When you have done this the link to the Members' Area will appear. More

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Charitable Giving


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Help to support the Foundation

Ulster Historical Foundation is an educational charity which receives no funding from government. We rely on your support to continue our work. Thanks to a new arrangement with the Irish American Partnership, donors in the USA can enjoy tax benefits on any donation given. More

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Join our Guild


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The Ulster Genealogical & Historical Guild provides a forum for the Irish and Scots-Irish community. It is designed to give you -- the local and family historian -- access to a range of specialist resources and services that you will find invaluable in your quest to complete your research. More

 

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Hire a Researcher


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The Ulster Historical Foundation has fifty years of experience in dealing with family history enquiries and is widely regarded as the principal genealogical research agency in Ireland providing a comprehensive and professional service. More

 

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Buy a Book


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Over the last forty years the Ulster Historical Foundation has established itself as one of the leading publishers of quality books on Irish history and genealogy, with over 200 titles. The Foundation has also published over thirty volumes of gravestone inscriptions and is now the main distributor of the Ordnance Survey Memoirs series. More

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Get a Project Consultant


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The Ulster Historical Foundation has been involved in many projects over the years and worked with a range of different bodies and organisations, including local government and cultural/historical groups. More

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Visit Us


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In December 2006 we moved to new premises. We are now located at Cotton Court, 30 Waring Street, Belfast. Situated in the heart of the historic Cathedral Quarter, close to the famous leaning Albert Clock we are very easy to find.

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Latest News


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Vacancies on the Board of Trustees

The Foundation is seeking to recruit new members of the Board of Trustees. If you are interested in the work of the Foundation, and would like to put your name forward, you can apply now. More

 

Tax-efficient giving is now possible for American supporters

Supporters of the Foundation in the USA can now enjoy tax benefits on any donations thanks to a new arrangement between the Foundation and The Irish American Partnership. More

 

Ballymoney Family History Festival

An update on the Ballymoney Family History Festival has been released. More

 

Great new books for researchers

The Foundation has just launched three new volumes of clergy succession lists which will be invaluable research tools, for those searching Irish ancestors. They include:

Clergy of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh. More

Clergy of Tuam, Killala and Achonry. More

Clergy of Waterford, Lismore and Ferns. More

 

Churches dedicated to St Anne

Foundation researcher Duncan Scarlett has just published a book on Anglican churches in Ireland dedicated to St Anne. Email him (duncan.scarlett@dnet.co.uk) for more information on how to acquire a copy of this publication.

 

The Emerald Isle to the Great South Land

Guild Member, Robyn Musgrave (UGHG 6764) has just produced a new book entitled The Emerald Isle to the Great South Land: Tracing our Irish Ancestors - Musgrave, Osborn, Lindsay, Wallace and associated familes. Copies can be purchased direct from Robyn priced (AUS)$32, plus P&P.

Her email is rmuzz@ceinternet.com.au

 

Changes to our BDMs online

The Foundation has introduced changes to our online BDMs. We have simplified the process for accessing records. Why not try it out. More

 

Historical Gleanings from the Parish of Magilligan

Guild member, Mr Bobby Forrest, has produced an excellent source guide entitled, Historical Gleanings from the Parish of Magilligan, County Derry, 1600–1800. More

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My Roots – Tracing your Belfast ancestors


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Download a free copy of this very handy guide to tracing Belfast ancestors. Note the downloadable file has low resolution images to reduce the file size. It can be read by Adobe Reader version 7.0 or higher.


Download the My Roots booklet 

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