Special events at Rathfriland Library

IN the run up to Rathfriland Fair Day on Saturday 22 September Libraries NI will be hosting two special events in Rathfriland Library:

Do You Remember? - The Sixties: A nostalgic look at the past through the medium of digital film

Friday September 21 beginning 2pm. Ask Staff for details on 028 4063 0661 or email [email protected].

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These films have been taken from the Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission’s Digital Film Archive (DFA) which is now available for public use and is a free resource for researchers, students, historians and anyone who has an interest in moving images.

This Digital Film Archive (DFA) contains 55 hours of moving images about Northern Ireland from 1897 - 2000.

Family History Online: For Beginners. Basic Computer Skills are required

Friday September 21 between 11am and 12.30pm. Admission Free and booking is essential. Call 028 4063 0661 or email [email protected].

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This workshop is an introduction to family history research, designed for those who are just starting out. A representative from Libraries NI Heritage Services will be available in Rathfriland library to advise you on how to begin your research and to help you discover how to use the internet when tracing your family tree. The event is open to everyone but places are limited, so booking is essential to secure a place.

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who is curious about where they come from and wants to find out about their family roots.

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