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Episode 3

Episode 3 of 17

Uncover Ulster-Scots culture, history and language from around the country. bbc.co.uk/ulsterscots.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 9 Apr 2014 19:30

On this week's programme...

Liam Logan is in Craigavon for a Cultural Evening of Ulster Scots featuring Bleary & District Pipe Band, singer Caitlin Cousins, and top band Bernagh. Liam also hears about the new booklet on the Ulster Scots in Craigavon from its author Seth Linder.

In Mallusk, Jemmy Hope, a United Irishman of Covenanter stock, is remembered by Mayor and historian Fraser Agnew; the Ulster Scots and the Scotch Irish, from both sides of the war in America of 1812-15, are recalled by John McCavitt, in this year鈥檚 Whitelaw Reid Memorial Lecture.

And in the Castlereagh Hills, folk are celebrating the 200th anniversary of Robert Huddleston, the Bard of Moneyrea.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 6 Apr 2014 16:03
  • Wed 9 Apr 2014 19:30