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The Ulster-Scots Agency is involved in a range of activities - from funding musical and dance tuition, language projects, publishing Ulster-Scots publications and attending events which promote Ulster-Scots within Ulster and further afield. Below is a selection of our most recent news, older stories may be viewed in the news archive:
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Ulster-Scots Success at Milwaukee Irish Fest
Ulster-Scots group ‘Bracken’ and Agency staff members Maynard Hanna and Gillian Gilmore have recently returned from ‘Milwaukee Irish Fest’ which is known internationally for being one of the best culture celebrations in the world. more »
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An Ulster-Scots tribute to Alex Higgins
Alexander "Alex" Gordon Higgins (18 March 1949 – 24 July 2010),also known by his nickname of Hurricane Higgins, was an Ulster snooker player who was twice World Champion and twice runner-up. Higgins earned the nickname The Hurricane because of his speed of play. more »
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Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Start Today
A total of thirty Summer Schools will take place across Ulster over the coming months; each school will run for one week and will offer thousands of young people aged between 6 and 11 years an opportunity to learn more about their Ulster-Scots culture, language and heritage in an enjoyable and safe environment. more »
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The 'Buchanan Clan Gathering' in Co Donegal
Board member, Jacqui Reed provides an account of a recent event held at the Ulster-Scots / Scots Irish Heritage centre in Monreagh, Co Donegal. more »
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Stonewall and Session Beat perform to full house in Armagh Theatre
On Wednesday, 9th June, the Market Place Theatre in Armagh became alive to the sounds of Stonewall and Session Beat, together with a number of special guests. more »
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Discover Your History with Co Donegal based company ‘History & Heraldry’
History and Heraldry is a company which research family names and history; and who also supply handcrafted family coats of arms on wall plaques and parchments. more »
