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East Belfast GAA celebrate the ‘Hamely Tongue’ in first event of its kind

GAA players in east Belfast have celebrated the Hamely Tongue in what is believed to be the first Ulster Scots event held by a club in the sporting organisation. It was attended by members of East Belfast GAA and included learning about a number of ...

24 Nov 2023 at 15:27

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Derry Walls Ulster-Scots links explored in film

Derry’s iconic walls feature in a new online series exploring its link with Ulster Scots. The series, entitled Discover Ulster-Scots Places Northern Ireland, features seven ten-minute films showcasing some of Northern Ireland’s finest tourist ...

31 Jan 2023 at 09:48

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Council set to celebrate Ulster-Scots Language Week 2022

Derry City and Strabane District Council is set to host a week-long programme of events to mark Ulster-Scots Language Week which runs from 21st to 25th November 2022. Ulster-Scots Language Week or ‘Leid Week’, provides us with a unique ...

20 Nov 2022 at 09:52

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County Derry sports team feature in BBC documentary

A County Derry sports team will star in the next documentary in BBC NI's True North series. It follows one of the oldest sports teams in the North, Garvagh Tug of War, through a competitive season. The film shows the team's journey ...

06 Jan 2023 at 17:46

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Online events to mark Ulster-Scots week

Derry City and Strabane District Council is set to host a series of online events to mark Ulster-Scots Language Week. The week-long programme of digital events runs from November 22 to 26 and aims to promote awareness of the ...

15 Nov 2021 at 11:03

Northern Ireland

Blue plaque to be unveiled for ‘queen of the ghost stories’

A blue plaque is to be unveiled in Co Antrim for one of the most successful authors of the Victorian era. Charlotte Riddell, known as the “queen of ghost stories”, will be remembered at the event in her hometown of ...

30 Sept 2025 at 00:01

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Public invited to help celebrate Ulster-Scots Language Week

Members of the public are being invited to get involved and help celebrate Ulster-Scots Language Week across the City and District. A week-long programme of activity celebrating the unique contribution which the ...

31 Aug 2024 at 13:00

National News

President Mary McAleese pledged to help spread Ulster Scots message in Ireland

Former Irish president Mary McAleese pledged to do whatever she could to secure more recognition of Ulster Scots culture in the Republic of Ireland, archives show. The commitment from Mrs McAleese was made to ...

28 Dec 2023 at 09:00

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Burns night celebrated in Limavady

The life and legacy of influential bard Robert Burns has been celebrated with a special evening of music, dance and poetry in Limavady. Hosted by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Good Relations ...

02 Feb 2022 at 16:01

Northern Ireland

Appointment of Irish and Ulster Scots language commissioners welcomed

The appointment of an Irish and an Ulster Scots language commissioner has been welcomed. First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly confirmed the appointment of Pol ...

28 Oct 2025 at 16:11

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New programme celebrates Ulster Scots connection to US Independence

A special programme of events will take place throughout July, August and September to mark the anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence and celebrate our wider local and historical links to ...

08 Jul 2024 at 18:00

Local News

County Derry chef Paula McIntyre returns with 'Hamely Kitchen'

County Derry chef Paula McIntyre is back for series three of Hamely Kitchen beginning on Friday, 24th November on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer at 7.30pm. In this four-part series, Paula, ...

14 Nov 2023 at 15:00

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