"A Guid Turn" [A Gud Turn] Meaning: Favour
Ulster-Scots Agency Showcase in Moira
25 May 2013, 10:00, Moira Demesne,
Runs to 26 May 2013
Ulster-Scots will showcase at the Northern Ireland Countryside Festival 2013. "Three Great Events - one Giant Festival"
On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May, the Ulster-Scots Agency will be showcasing Ulster-Scots cultural traditions at the Northern Ireland Countryside Festival at Moira Demesne, Moira, Co Armagh.
The two-day event which is made up of the National Countrysports Fair, Finn McCool Strongman Festival and brand new for 2013, Back to Our Roots Festival has something to offer people of all ages.
The Agency’s information stand will be located in the Ulster-Scots marquee where staff will be on hand to answer queries from festival goers and to distribute a selection of literature about Ulster-Scots culture, heritage and language. A full programme of Ulster-Scots entertainment has also been arranged for the two days, this will include Ulster-Scots music, piping, dancing and a cookery demonstration of traditional soda and potato bread. Visit the Agency’s information stand for further details about the planned programme of Ulster-Scots activity for the weekend.
On Saturday 25th May Ulster-Scots traditional group, Risin’ Stour will perform inside the Agency’s marquee, while outside on the festival show stage, another traditional group Rightly On will perform and Cleland Memorial Pipe Band will perform in the festival arena. A series of displays of Highland Dance will also be provided within the marquee by Highland dancer, Emma Copeland.
On Sunday 26th May Risin’ Stour and Rightly On will alternate performances in the marquee and on the festival show stage, while Cleland Memorial Pipe Band will be back in the festival arena to perform for a second time. Emma Copeland will also back in the Ulster-Scots Agency marquee for her Highland Dance display.
On both Saturday and Sunday, an Ulster-Scots cookery demonstration will take place within the Ulster-Scots marquee - freshly made Potato and Soda Bread will be available for visitors to sample during both days of the festival. The Ulster-Scots cookery demonstration has proven to be a very popular part of the Ulster-Scots showcase in Moira over the years, so visitors are encouraged to come along and experience it for themselves!
The Northern Ireland Countryside Festival runs from 12.00 noon – 7.00pm on Saturday 25th May and from 12 noon to 6.00pm on Sunday 26th May. Entry is £12 for adults with children admitted free (when accompanied by an adult).
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