Donaghadee Ulster Scots Festival

22 July 2015, 10:00, Donaghadee

Runs to 26 July 2015

Donaghadee celebrate the town’s strong Ulster-Scots heritage with an extensive programme of themed entertainment.

The programme includes the re-enactment of Montgomery’s arrival at Donaghadee Harbour, historical displays, live music and dance performances, Ulster-Scots culinary fayre, craft demonstrations & children’s activities.

Saturday 25 July 11am – 4pm

Living History Fayre

Donaghadee Community Centre Car Park and Grounds, The Parade, BT21 0HB

Bring ‘the weans’ and head to Donaghadee for a fun filled day celebrating everything Ulster-Scots and more…

Traditional dance and music at the Festival main stage

Mini Highland Games

Young at Art Thistle Workshop, Face

Painting and Balloon Modelling

Rope Making demonstrations

Living History displays, Battle reenactments, archery and cannons

Arms through the Ages, showcasing weapons from the 1600s

Viking Long boat and real life Vikings

 

Craft demonstrations: Harvest knots, rag-rug spinning, quilting, felt, embroidery and willow work

 

Sunday 26 July

A Forenoon Aroon the Ards Coach Tour 1pm

This Ulster-Scots tour of ‘the Ards’ traces the history of the 1606 Hamilton/Montgomery settlement.

Tour departs from Ards Visitor Information Centre, Newtownards, BT23 4AD

Tickets: £18/£16/£9 (includes afternoon tea)

 

Dander around the Dee 3pm – 4.30pm

Step back through the ages with local historian Harry Allen as he leads you around the history-rich town of Donaghadee.

Discover the stories behind the buildings and hear how Hugh Montgomery and his followers arrived at the harbour in 1606 to help shape present day Donaghadee.

Tour departs from Pier 36, Donaghadee, BT21 0HE

Tickets: £3

 

Tickets and programmes are available from:

Ards Visitor Information Centre

31 Regent Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AD - 028 9182 6846

Bangor Visitor Information Centre

Tower House, 34 Quay Street, Bangor, BT20 5ED - 028 9127 0069

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre

The Stables, Castle Street Portaferry, BT22 1NZ - 028 4272 9882

 

Parking:

No parking on Saturday at Community Centre and Marina Car parks.

 

Please use other available locations.