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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
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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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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Guest
Nov 22, 20247 min read
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
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Michael Burns
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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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Michael Burns
Oct 22, 20242 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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Michael Burns
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Ballybeen
A short overview of the townland of Ballybeen, Comber Parish, Co. Down
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Michael Burns
Aug 9, 20244 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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Guest
Jun 14, 20247 min read
Memories of Comber- Ann Clegg neé Coster
The memories of Comber from Ann Clegg neé Coster
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