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News Archive
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The Scots in Ulster’ by the Rev Dr David Stewart( re-printed by the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland, 2015).
The latest publication ‘The Scots in Ulster’ is a re-print of 6 pamphlets published by the Rev Dr David Stewart between 1952 and 1957. more »
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Phil and Aly Join Orchestra for Burns Night Concert
The Ulster Scots Agency and Ulster Orchestra are delighted to announce that Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain, recently awarded Lifetime Achievement awards at the Great Scots Awards, will be performing with the Orchestra at its 5th annual Burns Night Celebration, supported by the Ulster-Scots Agency. more »
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Discover Ulster-Scots Centre puts customers first and is awarded WorldHost Recognised Business Status
The Discover Ulster-Scots Centre has become the latest organisation in Northern Ireland to gain national recognition for its commitment to Customer Service, after being awarded WorldHost Recognised Business status. more »
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Belfast Tattoo 2015
The 2015 Belfast Tattoo took place at The SSE Arena, Belfast, last weekend with over 600 performers from across Ulster, Republic Of Ireland, Canada, Netherlands and Italy, showcasing some of the finest marching bands, musicians, and dancers in a three hour show, building up to the Grand Finale of the Massed Pipe And Drums. more »
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From the Beagh to Maghera - New Book
From the Beagh to Maghera is an evocative memoir of life as a child growing up on a family farm in the 1950s. Set in the moment when the horse was replaced by the tractor and mechanisation changed farming forever, it gives a glimpse into a time, now gone, where traditional methods of working the land were still used, the pace of life was slower and strong ties bound the community together. more »
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New Belfast Maritime Trail is Launched
The Ulster Scots Agency and partner Ministerial Advisory Group – Ulster-Scots Academy have launched the Belfast Maritime Trail to coincide with one of Belfast’s biggest festivals: The Tall Ships 2015. more »
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Marking the anniversary of the Somme
The Ulster Scots Agency has published ‘Paul Pollock’s War’ as part of the Ulster and the Great War series to mark the 99th anniversary of The Somme and the upcoming centenary of the Great War. more »
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Stormont Foundation Certificate Presentation
Parliament Buildings, Stormont was the venue for the annual presentation of the Foundation Certificate in Piping and Drumming on 18th June 2015. more »
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The Spring Gatherin' Announces 2015 Masterclass Programme
The Spring Gatherin' Announces 2015 Masterclass Programme for Saturday 25th April. more »
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After Bannockburn... Operation Ireland
To commemorate the crowning of Edward Bruce as King of Ireland in 1315, the Ulster Scots Agency and Carrickfergus Borough Council in partnership with the NIEA are hosting the Bruce Festival 2015 on 30th and 31st May 2015, featuring The Knights of Royal England, Europe’s premier jousting team. more »