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March 2006

Agency links up with soccer clubs and Setanta Sports

The Ulster-Scots Agency has entered into an enterprising promotion and entertainment arrangement with Setanta Sports for the current all-Ireland club soccer tournament.

The Agency's Director of Culture, Vanessa Wilson, explores the rich tapestry of Ulster-Scots culture.

On the right road for language & culture

Jim Millar, Director of Language & Education, explains the importance and purpose of the Agency's 2006 roadshows.


The Ulster-Scots Agency gets involved in the Setanta Sports Cup 2006, won last year by Linfield. Mark Thompson, Agency chairman (second left) and George Patton, chief excecutive, show off the trophy with Niall Cogley (second right), chief executive Setanta Sports and Jonathan Courtney, from Umbro.


 
 
 
 

 
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Cash boost for Ulster band
IRELAND'S most successful pipe band - the Field Marshal Montgomery - has signed one of hte most lucrative sponsorship deals by an Irish band and will benefit by £50,000 over a three-year period.
   The band, which rehearses at Hillhall near Lisburn, has reached the agreement with the St Kilda Group of companies which serves the pipe band community.
   St Kilda's, Glasgow, can supply everything associated with Highland wear. Product details are available at
www.kildaretail.co.uk.