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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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Michael Burns
Feb 72 min read
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.
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Michael Burns
Feb 43 min read
Glassmoss
Explore the fascinating history of Glassmoss, a unique historic site in County Down. Discover the stories and controversies of Glassmoss.
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Michael Burns
Jan 281 min read
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...
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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
Jan 71 min read
Ballyrickard
Ballyrickard is Northwest of Comber and takes in a section of the Newtownards Road to the shores of Strangford Lough, stretching in an...
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Michael Burns
Nov 12, 20242 min read
Ballynichol
Explore the rich history of Ballynichol, a townland south of Comber, featuring a B2 listed bridge and prehistoric standing stones.
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Desmond Rainey
Oct 25, 20244 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
Sep 17, 20241 min read
Ballymagaughey
A short overview of the townland of Ballymagaughey
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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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Desmond Rainey
Aug 29, 20247 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 13, 20242 min read
Ballyaltikilligan
A short overview of Ballyaltikilligan townland, Comber Parish, Co. Down.
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Michael Burns
May 31, 20242 min read
Night of the Big Wind!
Article covering the ‘Night of the Big Wind’ and it’s affect on the town of Comber
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Desmond Rainey
Apr 4, 202424 min read
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...
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