Ulster-Scots Links

Ulster-Scots Agency Websites

• 1718 Migration - http://www.1718migration.org.uk

  This websites tells the story of how those was a mass emigration of Ulster Presbyterians for the New World of America, along with some genealogical research tips both for here and USA

• Bruce Rathlin 1307 - http://www.brucerathlin1307.com

  The story of an Ulster island, a King in exile, a determined spider and the greatest military triumph in Scotland’s history.

• Hamilton & Montgomery - http://www.HamiltonMontgomery1606.com

  This site tells the story of how 10,000 Scots were peacefully settled in Counties Down and Antrim 400 years ago.

• The Plantation of Ulster - http://www.plantationofulster.org

  This website provides further information on the Plantation of Ulster, which began 400 years ago. Many thousands of people from Scotland and England moved across the Irish Sea to live in Ulster during the reign of King James the First.

• Ulster Virginia - http://www.ulstervirginia.com/

  Ulster and Virginia have long-standing cultural and historical connections. In the early 1600s, the Hamilton & Montomery Settlement of east Ulster, the Jamestown Virginia Settlement and the Plantation of west Ulster were all closely intertwined.

Sponsored Departments / Government Agencies

• The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs - http://www.pobail.ie

  The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs is one of the Ulster-Scots Agency's sponsoring departments. It is one of the newest Departments of State and was established by Government in June 2002. The Department is responsible for community and local development, coordination of the National Drugs Strategy and rural development. It also retains the responsibilities for the Irish language, the Gaeltacht and the development of Ireland's inhabited off-shore islands.

• The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Northern Ireland - http://www.dcalni.gov.uk

  The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) is one of the Ulster-Scots Agency's sponsoring departments. DCAL is one of 11 Northern Ireland Departments created in 1999 by the Department’s (Northern Ireland) Order 1999. In Northern Ireland it is the Government Department responsible for arts and creativity, museums, libraries, sport, inland waterways and inland fisheries, linguistic diversity, public records, and for advising on National Lottery distribution.

• DCAL Public Consultation on Ulster Scots Language, Heritage and Culture - http://www.dcalni.gov.uk/index/language-cultural-diversity-r08/consultation_on_the_strategy_for_ulster_scots_language__heritage_

  “Have YOUR Say” Do you want the opportunity to shape the content of a strategy for Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture? The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) is carrying out a public consultation until 27 November 2012. Details can be obtained from DCAL’s website by clicking or by contacting the Language Strategies Team, Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Level 7, Causeway Exchange 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG; email: consultations@dcalni.gov.uk or telephone: 028 9051 5057 Your views are important – be part of it!

• Foras na Gaeilge - http://www.gaeilge.ie

  Foras na Gaeilge is the agency responsible for the development of the Irish language. The North/South Language Body (Tha Boord o Leid) comprises two agencies: Ulster-Scots Agency and Foras na Gaeilge. The Language Body can be seen working together at many events throughout the island including Balmoral Show, the National Ploughing Championships and many other venues.

• The Arts Council of Northern Ireland - http://www.artscouncil-ni.org

  The Arts Council is the lead development agency for the arts in Northern Ireland. It is the main support for artists and arts organisations, offering a broad range of funding opportunities through their Exchequer and National Lottery funds.

• The North South Ministerial Council - http://www.northsouthministerialcouncil.org

  The North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) was established under the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (1998), to develop consultation, co-operation and action within the island of Ireland - including through implementation on an all-island and cross-border basis - on matters of mutual interest and within the competence of the Administrations, North and South. The NSMC, therefore, comprises Ministers of the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government, working together to take forward co-operation between both parts of the island to mutual benefit.

• Waterways Ireland - http://www.waterwaysireland.org/index.cfm/section/article/page/CareerOpportunit.

  The Ulster-Scots Agency continues to support Waterways Ireland's Affirmative Action Plan. Waterways Ireland is currently advertising for a Temporary Seasonal Assistant Boat Person - for further information visit the 'Career Opportunities' page of their website at http://www.waterwaysireland.org.

Genealogy

• Ballymoney Ancestry - http://www.ballymoneyancestry.com

  In recent years, Ballymoney Borough Council has measured a considerable increase in inquiries from families researching Northern Ireland Genealogy in the Ballymoney region. In response to this, and with the assistance of the EU Programme for Building Sustainable Prosperity, this website was developed to provide a free, on-line resource for those interested in tracing their roots.

• Northern Ireland Ancestry - http://www.northernirelandancestry.com

  This website is run by Ian Maxwell, Author of 'How to Trace Your Irish Ancestors', 'Researching Down Ancestors' and 'Researching Down'

• Public Records Office of Northern Ireland - http://www.proni.gov.uk

  PRONI is the official place of deposit for public records in Northern Ireland. Includes location, visitor information, virtual tour, publications and indexes to records held.

• The Ulster Historical Foundation - http://www.ancestryireland.co.uk

  The Ulster Historical Foundation is a long-established, highly reputable research and publishing agency. It offers extensive knowledge on the sources available for tracing Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors. Services include online databases of over 2 million records, genealogy and history books, and personal ancestral research.

Museums

• Allison-Antrim Museum, Greencastle - http://www.greencastlemuseum.org

  Located in Greencastle, PA, the museum provides a home for the artifacts, treasures, and history of Greencastle - Antrim.

• Monreagh Ulster-Scots Heritage Centre - http://www.monreaghheritagecentre.ie

  Monreagh Ulster-Scots Heritage Centre is adjacent to the villages of St. Johnston and Carrigans in County Donegal, and just a few kilometres from the border with Northern Ireland. It is to be found in the fertile, historic district known as the Laggan, an area between the River Foyle and Lough Swilly and south of the Inishowen Peninsula.

Tourism

• Northern Ireland Tourist Board - http://www.discovernorthernireland.com

  Official body responsible for the development, promotion and marketing of Northern Ireland.

General

• Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland - http://www.presbyterianhistoryireland.com

  The Society promotes the knowledge of, and advance public education in, the history of the churches of the Presbyterian order in Ireland.

• The Institute of Ulster-Scots Studies - http://www.arts.ulster.ac.uk/ulsterscots

  The University of Ulster's Institute of Ulster Scots aims to explore the history, heritage and legacy of the Ulster Scots people.

Culture

• Culture Northern Ireland - http://www.culturenorthernireland.org

  This website is publicly sponsored Northern Irish cultural website. It includes information on music, literature, sport, heritage, dance, theatre, fashion and the visual arts. The website covers over 300 locations throughout Northern Ireland with background information and events information.