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News Archive
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Ulster-Scots Agency presence at 'Irishfest' in Milwaukee 2009
The Ulster-Scots Agency received an invitation from the festival organisers to attend and have some representation at this years’ 2009 event, following on from Alistair McReynolds appearance at last years’ 2008 Irishfest summer-school. Arrangements were made for Risin Stour, a local Ulster-Scots musical group to appear on stage at several of the Festival music stages. As it turned out this proved to be a considerable undertaking for Risin Stour as the smallest venue seated 500 people and the biggest 2,500 people. more »
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Launch of new Ulster-Scots Agency publication “The Ulster Drum”
The Ulster-Scots Agency recently published a new publication titled “The Ulster Drum”. The aim of the book to provide the reader with an insight into the history, construction, iconography and characters associated with the vibrant and unique tradition within Ulster, of Lambeg Drumming. more »
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Launch of new DVD “Belfast, Birth of a City”
A unique new DVD telling the story of Belfast’s early history has been launched. “Belfast, Birth of a City” travels through 8,000 years, exploring how the second largest city on the island of Ireland has developed from an ancient ford over the river Lagan. more »
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Launch of ‘The Campbell Quest’ by Patrick C MacCulloch
I was a fairly typical new genealogist. I didn’t think about researching my family until I was the oldest surviving member of my immediate family with almost no-one left to ask for information. Basic research enabled me to assemble a relationship chart of the relatives I knew about, and in many cases, the previous generation. It was not too hard to append names and dates and I was proud of the result. more »
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George Farquhar – The First Ulster-Scots Playwright
The name of George Farquhar is one that is very familiar in theatre circles across the world, but perhaps not so well known within his own Ulster-Scots community! more »
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Changes to the Ulster-Scots Financial Assistance Scheme approved by the North South Ministerial Council
On Thursday 9th July a revised Financial Assistance Scheme for the Ulster-Scots Agency was approved at the North South Ministerial Council meeting. more »
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Passion for Ulster-Scots still Burns at library Week
Library Week returned this year, taking place from May 16th to May 22nd (The North West of the province had a second week of events, until May 29th), with the event once again being a success. more »
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Wae a heart an a half - Ards answers the call!
The Ulster-Scots Agency recently initiated and funded, on behalf of Ballywalter Youth Club and the SEELB, a summer drama project for young people in the County Down villages of Ballywalter and Kircubbin. more »
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Ulster-Scots Agency presence at the Royal Highland Show, Edinburgh
This summer the Ulster-Scots Agency made a big impression at its first major agricultural event in Scotland; the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh. Regarded as one of the United Kingdom’s top agricultural events, the Royal Highland Show is one of the flagship events for ‘Homecoming Scotland 2009’. It is the largest outdoor event in Scotland which attracts visitors of all ages from all over the world. more »
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Stonewall Folk Group launches Debut CD, “Built in Belfast”
On June 25 at The Market Theatre in Armagh, the Portadown, Tandragee and South Armagh based Ulster-Scots folk group, Stonewall launched their debut C.D. titled “Built in Belfast”. more »