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  • Music and Dance Tuition Programme 2013

    Music and Dance Tuition Programme 2013

    The Ulster Scots Agency is seeking applications for Music and Dance Tuition Programme 2013. To assist groups interested in making an application to this programme a series of Roadshows have been organised. more »

  • Ulster Covenant Book Launched

    Ulster Covenant Book Launched

    ‘The 100th Anniversary of the Signing of the Ulster Covenant’ by Gordon Lucy more »

  • Opening Night of 'The Boat Factory' Tonight!

    Opening Night of 'The Boat Factory' Tonight!

    The Boat Factory by Dan Gordon, performed by Dan and Michael Condron opens at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival tonight at 18.30. Preview show tickets for tonight and tomorrow night priced at just £5.00 each are still available. Visit www.edfringe.com/whats-on/theatre/boat-factory to book your tickets now! more »

  • Final Reminder re Summer Adventure Programme for Pipers and Drummers

    Final Reminder re Summer Adventure Programme for Pipers and Drummers

    This weekend will be the final opportunity for boys an girls to sign up for the residential Summer School at Bushmills Education Centre; Monday 6th August is the closing date for registration. more »

  • 'The Boat Factory' by Dan Gordon – Edinburgh bound

    'The Boat Factory' by Dan Gordon – Edinburgh bound

    An article written by Dan Gordon, writer of and actor in 'The Boat Factory'. Here he tells us about his family's experiences working in the Belfast ship yard, Harland and Wolff and about his forthcoming run at this year’s Edinburgh Festival.. more »

  • Derryclavin Pipe Band's 90th Anniversary

    Derryclavin Pipe Band's 90th Anniversary

    Derryclavin Pipe Band is celebrating 90 years on the road this year. To highlight this achievement the band had a Musical Anniversary Concert in the Ardhowen Theatre Enniskillen on the 16 March, 2012. more »

  • July Celebrations Concert in Cookstown a Success

    July Celebrations Concert in Cookstown a Success

    On Saturday 7th July The Arts and Cultural Department at Cookstown District Council held a July Celebrations Cencert at the Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre. more »

  • Ulster-Scots Showcasing Reaches 100,000+

    Ulster-Scots Showcasing Reaches 100,000+

    During May and June 2012 the Ulster-Scots Agency participated in 10 major events; the majority of which were joint projects with Foras na Gaeilge which provided visitors with a cross cultural showcase of Ulster-Scots and Irish music and dance. more »

  • Piping and Drumming Adventure Programme Launched

    Piping and Drumming Adventure Programme Launched

    The Piping and Drumming Adventure Programme has been developed by the Ulster-Scots Agency and the RSPBA NI Branch to help learner pipers and drummers meet young people with common interests and is aimed at boys and girls aged 9 - 13 years of age. more »

  • Young Ambassadors Visit Parliament Buildings

    Young Ambassadors Visit Parliament Buildings

    The Young Ambassador Programme is organised through the Friends of Saint Patrick organisation and the Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick; and as in previous years, the Ulster-Scots Agency and Foras na Gaeilge are each hosting several of the Young Ambassadors for the duration of their visit. more »