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News Archive
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Belfast Somme 100
Belfast Somme 100 is a programme of commemorative events marking the centenary of the battles of the Somme, and the place of the Somme campaign within the First World War. more »
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First Minister Launches WW1 Posters for Ulster Schools
The First Minister, Arlene Foster MLA, has launched a new Ulster-Scots Agency project raising awareness of Ulster’s contribution in the Great War. Every school in Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic are receiving two commemorative posters, one depicting the 19 Ulstermen who won the Victoria Cross during the war; and the other depicting the charge of the 36th (Ulster) Division on 1st July 1916. more »
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Next Edition of The Ulster-Scot Published 2 July
The next edition of The Ulster-Scot will be available on Saturday 2 July 2016. more »
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After Bannockburn...The Seizing of Carrickfergus Castle by the Scots
To commemorate the seizing of Carrickfergus Castle by Edward Bruce in 1316, the Ulster-Scots Agency and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in partnership with the Department for Communities hosted the Bruce Festival 2016 on June 4 and 5, featuring The Knights of Royal England, Europe’s premier jousting team. more »
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Ulster-Scots Science Week Success
This week the Agency held the first ever ‘Ulster-Scots Science Week’. This was a very exciting programme bringing science into schools to promote the great legacy of a number of Ulster-Scots Inventors. more »
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Next Edition of The Ulster-Scot Published 21 May
The next edition of The Ulster-Scot will be available on Saturday 21 May 2016. more »
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Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund - First 2016-17 Call Announced
Northern Ireland Screen has announced the first 2016-17 Call for the Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 13 May 2016. more »
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Ulster-Scots Agency Easter Closing Dates
The Ulster-Scots Agency offices will be closed on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th March 2016 for Easter. more »
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Spring Gathering 2016
The Spring Gatherin' Festival Returns in 2016! A celebration of piping, drumming, silver, melody flute and accordion bands. more »
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March edition of The Ulster-Scot out tomorrow
The next edition of The Ulster-Scot newspaper will be available on Saturday 19 March 2016. more »