Ballyhanwood
Explore the rich history and archaeological sites of Ballyhanwood, from its Norman origins to its role in World War II espionage.
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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
5 days ago4 min read
William Sturgeon
Uncover the controversial career of Comber man, William Sturgeon, from his teaching days to his contentious career as Presbyterian Minister
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Michael Burns
Oct 222 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 186 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 152 min read
Ballybeen
A short overview of the townland of Ballybeen, Comber Parish, Co. Down
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Michael Burns
Oct 82 min read
Ballyalton
A short overview of the townland of Ballyalton, Comber parish, Co. Down
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Michael Burns
Oct 43 min read
Herbert Kennedy Andrews: Comber Composer
Herbert Kennedy Andrews was born in Comber at Carnesure on the 10th August 1904 to Arthur McDonald Andrews & Sarah Black. Whilst born in...
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Michael Burns
Sep 171 min read
Ballymagaughey
A short overview of the townland of Ballymagaughey
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Michael Burns
Sep 101 min read
Ballyhenry Major & Minor
A sort article on Ballyhenry Major & Minor
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Desmond Rainey
Sep 615 min read
Comber New Cemetery
A article exploring the construction of Comber’s New Cemetery.
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Michael Burns
Sep 31 min read
Ballyrussell
A short article on Ballyrussell in Comber, Co. Down
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Desmond Rainey
Aug 297 min read
1859 Revival in Comber
An account of the Ulster Revival of 1859 in Comber, Co. Down
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Michael Burns
Aug 272 min read
Ballyrush
A short summary on the townland of Ballyrush
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Michael Burns
Aug 232 min read
Edmund De Wind: Comber’s Victoria Cross
A short biography of Comber’s VC winner, Edmund de Wind (1883-1918)
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Michael Burns
Aug 202 min read
Cattogs
A guide to the townland of Cattogs, Comber, Co. Down
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Becca Watterson
Aug 163 min read
Dr James Simpson Steele: ‘One of the Most Popular Medical Men in the Country’
Dr James Simpson Steele was one of Comber's general medical practitioners between the years 1901 and 1924.
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Michael Burns
Aug 132 min read
Ballyaltikilligan
A short overview of Ballyaltikilligan townland, Comber Parish, Co. Down.
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Michael Burns
Aug 94 min read
Second World War- Fighting men of Comber, Co. Down
An overview of the service and sacrifice of the 9 men from Comber named on the Second World War Memorial
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