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News Archive
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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The Queen receives Ulster-Scots Recipe Book
Author of Ulster-Scots Recipe Book thanked by Her Majesty The Queen.. more »
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Successful Weekend of Ulster-Scots Showcasing
On Saturday 2nd June and Monday 4th June the Ulster-Scots Agency had a presence at two major events - the Centenary Lurgan Show and the Stormont Family Fun Day.. more »
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Ulster-Scots at the NI Countryside Festival
On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May 2012, the Ulster-Scots Agency attended the Northern Ireland Countryside Festival at Moira Demesne, Moira, Co Armagh. The two-day festival was a huge success with over 18,000 visitors in attendance. more »
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Success for The Johnston School of Highland Dancing!
The Ulster & City of Belfast Dance Championships is a highly prestigious Highland Dancing event. It took place this year at Stranmillis College on Saturday 19th May and was host to competitors from around the U.K. The Moneyreagh group came away from the Ulster Championships carrying a total of 10 Trophies between them (more than any other dancing school). more »
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Education Certificate for Bagpiping Launched
Government Ministers from both sides of the border have welcomed the launch of a new Ulster-Scots music qualification at Stormont. more »
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Ulster-Scot Newspaper Update
The tender exercise for the delivery of the Ulster-Scots newspaper is still ongoing; therefore there will be a further delay in the first issue in 2012 being published. more »