Raphoe Ulster-Scots Heritage Day

The event is a celebration of the rich Ulster-Scots heritage in East Donegal and commences at 12 noon at the Royal & Prior School football pitch.  The new Ulster-Scots traditional folk band, Elbowed Out, will be performing and there will also be a display of up to 40 Highland Dancers and the internationally renowned Drum Major display, The Force.  

Compere on the day will be Fermanagh-based comedian Gary Wilson.  

The event will also include performances in the arena of several Donegal and Northern Ireland based pipe bands, who at 3pm will form a massed pipe band under the command of Pipe Major Alex Brown from Arranmore. At 3.30pm the bands will take part in a parade of Raphoe led by the world-class drum majors’ display team. Children’s entertainment and food stalls will also be available at the football pitch. 

Admission to the event is free.  Free car parking will also be available at Raphoe Livestock Market.  

The Ulster-Scots Heritage Day has been organised by the Ulster-Scots Agency who has a regional office in William Street, Raphoe.