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www.ulsterscotsagency.com the 2 SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 Fair Peter Snow to feature in faaye Ulster-Scots conference Welcome to the September 2013 edition of the Ulster-Scot. It’shard to believe the summer holidays are now behind us Major General Robert Ross, adistinguished soldier author of Throughthe Perilous Fight: Six Weeks that and we’re already two weeks into the first 2013/14 school of Scottish ancestryfrom Rostrevor,County Down, Saved the Nation;Canada’s foremost military historian term, but what afantastic summer it was with the lovely enjoys the unique distinction of being the only Donald EGraves; and former BBCjournalist Peter Snow, weather (especially in July!) and the range of Ulster-Scots soldier to capture Washington, the capital of the author of When Britain Burned the White House. activities that took place across the country. United States. This was afeat which even eluded They will be joined by local historians, visiting lecturers We hope you all got out and experience Ulster-Scots at one Robert E. Lee. and independent scholars from Dublin, London, America of the community organised events and festivals. If not, the and Canada. good news is it’snot too late to join in on the fun! Several During the so-called Warof1812, in August 1814 The conference will look at the history and key community groups will host their Ulster-Scots festivals in late British troops under Ross’s command occupied characters as well as examine how we view identity and September,October and November (see Page 5for more Washington for approximately 26 hours, having set fire survival in amodern context. information). to the Capitol (seat of the Senate and the House of The Napoleonic Warand the Warof1812 is Another event that we have to look forward to this month is Representatives), the Library of Congress, the Executive characterised by power struggles, provocation and Belfast Culture Night (Page 12). Last year aphenomenal Mansion (or White House), the US Treasury and other conflict. 30,000 people descended on the streets of Belfast to public buildings. The conference will look at the choices key characters witness the city literally coming alive with culture and this This year’s Ross Conference from October 18-20 at An made and the lessons learned for modern application. year,the line up for this free event is even bigger and better! Cuan in Rostrevor is entitled ‘Personalities and Pivotal The programme at An Cuan is: Belfast Culture Night on Friday September 20 -see you Momentsinthe Napoleonic Wars and Warof1812’. • Friday October 18 (7pm-8.45pm) -Opening there! The three-day event is supported by Newry &Mourne Speakers, music and buffet. This weekend we celebrate the European Heritage Open District Council and Peace III (European Union’s • Saturday October 19 (10.30am to 5.30pm) -Key Days, where more than 410 properties will open their doors Regional Development fund through the EU Programme note speakers, lunch, tour of the Ross Monument and for free across Northern Ireland. This is an ideal opportunity for Peace and Reconciliation) under the ‘Future plenary sessions, followed at 8pm by dinner. to visit some of the Ulster-Scots properties included that you Foundations’ programme which is delivered by Armagh • Sunday October20(2pm-5pm) -KilbroneyParish have always wanted to visit –for example Campbell College, City and District Council across the local authority areas Church exhibition of Ross memorial and artefacts, Sinclair Seamen’s Presbyterian Church or Parliament of Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry and afternoon tea. Buildingstoname but afew! (For more information see Page Mourne. Peace III is managed by the Special EU Forfurther information or to book aplace please visit 15). Programmes Body (SEUPB). www.macpr.co.uk/news, telephone (028) 4173 9017 or So all in all,there’s just so much to see and do out there – Keyspeakers include journalist and writer SteveVogel, email [email protected] check out our website events section for more information, or why not like us on Facebook? It’s agreat way of keeping up to date with what’s happening in the world of Ulster-Scots. Also in this edition we have awonderful autumn inspired Ulster-Scots recipe –soasthe nights draw in and get that little bit colder we have adelicious Apple and Blackberry Tart for you to try! As always we welcome your feedback and hope that everyone finds something of interest in this edition.

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the www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 3 How atruly important part of our NEWS & EVENTS heritage is on the ‘path’ to revival Ballymoney Home Rule Talk The issue of Home Rule dominated Irish politics at the end of the 19th and the Youmight be surprised to learn beginning of the 20th centuries. In this that in its heydaythe Gobbins cliff new series of talks, popular local historian S. Alex Blair looks at its far reaching path in Islandmagee attracted impact both at home and further afield. more visitors than its mighty rival, Home Rule -with Protestant support? the Giant’s Causeway. (Tuesday September 24, 2013 at 8pm) It was generally accepted that most of Approximately half amile long the path was the Roman Catholic population of the built along the base of Gobbins Cliff in 1902 country was in favour of Home Rule. and was linked by aseries of spectacular They saw it as establishing aparliament metal bridges which were incredible feats of in Dublin which they would dominate. On engineering in themselves. the other hand, most Protestants were The brainchild of the visionary Berkley Deane scared that Home Rule would mean Wise for the Belfast and Northern Counties “Rome Rule” and their Protestant Railway Company -asacommercial venture freedoms would be threatened. to attract passengers to use their rail link Wasthere anywhere in Ireland where between Belfast and Whitehead -the popular there were Protestants who would support attraction fell into disrepair after World WarII Home Rule? It would be hard to find such eventually closing to the public in 1954. aplace but Ballymoney may be a However thanks to anew project costing an possibility. Above and right: The big meeting of Protestants in estimated £6m -with half of the funding An artist’s coming through the Special European Unionʼs favour of Home Rule impression of how (Thursday October 24, 2013 at 8pm) Programmes BodyʼsINTERREG IVAfunds, the coastal path £2 million from Larne Borough Council and On this evening, exactly ahundred years will look upon its £200,000 from Ulster Garden Villages Ltd - ago, the big meeting of Protestants in completion. The work is now set to begin on restoringand favour of Home Rule took place in project will also returning this iconic path to its former glory. Ballymoney Town Hall. It was to be a see the creation The funding has been secured by the North definitive moment in the Home Rule of anew East Partnership, one of five cross border debate, eagerly anticipated by the British partnerships who are receiving European visitor/community Government. Union funding under the INTERREG IVA building Venue: Ballymoney Town Hall; programmes. Cost: Admission is £2 and includes The restoration plans also include the refreshments. creation of an exciting visitor/community schedule of works and timeline will require It is hoped that when completed, the path buildinginIslandmagee to manage visitors to sensitive and precisionplanning to take into will become an internationally recognised the path. They will also create ashorter cliff- account the breeding season of the Puffin visitor attraction and asignificant contributor Forthcoming Presbyterian top path and staircase to the beach with a and other bird populations which inhabit the to the success of the Causeway Coastal Historical Society Events fully accessible viewpoint for less physically- cliff site (the cliffs are home to the largest Route. Meanwhile Larne Borough Council able visitors. seabird colony along the coast of mainland estimate that the Gobbins will attract The next Presbyterian Historical Society Contractors have already been appointed for Northern Ireland -only Rathlin Island has a 50,000 paying visitors on fully guided lecture will be held in Kilfennan the construction of the Visitor Centre while larger one) along with the seasonal “experience tours” which will interpret the Presbyterian Church, Londonderry,on the cliff path contract is due to be awarded challenges of working on acliff face history and heritage of the site, its Wednesday October 16 at 8pm, when in the coming weeks. According to studies, a environment. flora/fauna and its geological features. Rev Ivor Smith will speak on Rev Dr James Denham. Rev Dr Denham, born in 1802, was an influential Presbyterian minister who Tower Museum set served over aperiod of 45 years, firstly in the rural congregation of Brigh, near Cookstown, from 1826 to 1837, and to host freelectures then in Great James’ Street in Londonderry from 1837, where he The Ulster-Scots free History speaks on North-West Ulster remained until his retirement in 1870. and Heritage public lecture Presbyterians, from Although he was not acontroversialist by series continues into the Republicanism to Loyalty, nature, along with others he responded autumn with another six 1798–1823’ with determination and ability to attacks lectures in the Tower Museum •Friday October 25 (7pm) -Don in the city on Presbyterianism. He was in Londonderry. MacRaild (University of Ulster) on highly respected and deeply involved in ‘The North-West and the Scotch- Christian witness and the pastoral care of The lectures are being hosted by Irish Diaspora in the 18th and his people. the University of Ulster in 19th Centuries’. He was Moderator of the General Synod conjunction with Derry City •Friday November 8(7pm) - of Ulster in 1839 and later represented Council, funded by the Andrew Holmes (Queen’s the General Assembly on several very Ministerial Advisory Group on the University Belfast) on 'The important occasions. Married twice, he Ulster-Scots Academy (MAGUS) Presbyterians of the North-West: had no children and died on December and the Department of Culture, religion, politics, and Magee 18 1871. Arts and Leisure (DCAL). College, Derry,1798-1914’. Meanwhile the November Presbyterian The remaining dates for the •November (date and time to Historical Society lecture will take place series are as follows: be confirmed) -Frank Ferguson on Thursday November 21 at Cooke •Saturday September 21 (3pm) (University of Ulster) Centenary Presbyterian Church, Park -Symposium on Road, Belfast (8pm). The lecture will be Derry/Londonderry,the North- given by the Rev Prof Laurence Kirkpatrick West of Ulster,and the Stuart Forfurther information visit on the Poor Connaught, Presbyterian Civil Wars. www.ulsterscotslectures.com mission in Connaught in the 19th century. •Friday September 27 (3pm) - or Forfurther information contact Valerie Brendán Mac Suibhne www.facebook.com/UlsterScot Adams on (028) 9072 7330 or email (Centenary College, New Jersey) sLectureSeries [email protected]. Ulster-Scot

www.ulsterscotsagency.com the 4 SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 Festival fever:celebrations

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The Cairncastle Ulster-Scots Festival in Saturday’s family fun day The Tobermore Ulster-Scots Festival was held from July 4to11at late July attracted large audiences and opened with the McDonald Tobermore Village Hall. The festival kicked off with an Ulster-Scots visitors from all parts of Northern Memorial Pipe Band concertonJuly 4inthe Orange Hall -upto300 people attended and Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, parading through the the artists who took park were local Highland Scottish Dancer,Clare Scotland, England, various parts of village, where the Mayor of McKinneywho has performed all over the country. Europe, India, Canada and America. Larne, Councillor Maureen Cranny Pipe band, who have also been coming up the ladder in The festival included amusical bus Morrow,opened the event, musical talent as one of the pipe bands in the area also performed tour of Ulster-Scots historical sites in which comprised many and were followed by aperformance of aselection of Ulster-Scots Co Down, led by well-known historian Scottish activities like Songs by Omagh group, The 1147ers. The event was compered by Dr Fraser Agnew,who gave patrons a highlandgames and Rev.Alan Knox from Kilrea, who is originally from Scotland and has greater understandingofthe pageantry of the Williamite been an asset to promotion of Ulster-Scots culture. Plantation history in the area. It was period. The programme also The organisers of Tobermore Ulster-Scots Festival wish to thank those followedbyanevening of Scottish included African drummers who attended; festival chairman, Lyle Richardson; local Councillor, dancing in Cairncastle Presbyterian Church hall, with and Polish dancers. The fun day was supported by Anne Forde for organisingand putting such ashow of musical talent music provided by John Logue of Strabane. workshopsonfiddle manufacture, history of accordion, and the Ulster-Scots Agency for supporting the festival. Thursday saw the well-established Bluegrassday, flute, Irish history,storytelling, composing song and an commencing with an afternoon workshop on the open music session. Hugh Brownlow demonstrated historyofBluegrass music, where Hugh Brownlow of various aspects of fiddle manufacture to avery keen Maghera led the group studying the African impact on group; Stewart Buchanan demonstrated different types the genre. This was followed by amusical evening of of accordions that were used over the years; Dr bluegrass music provided by well-known international Gordon Ramsey led the open music session where a acts The Broken String Band from Co Down, The Down group of musicians experienced playing to an and Out Bluegrass band from Belfast and The Watery audience and gave alecture on the flute in a Hill Boys from Drogheda, playing their dynamic and marching band. tuneful version of Old-Timey and early Bluegrass. The Saturday continued with atraditionalsoiree of evening was compered by Brian Rankin of Limavady. approximately 40 musicians, including renowned The festival continued with atraditional Ulster- baritone singer and accordionist Stewart Buchanan of Scots/Scottish Folk musical evening on Friday with the Co Donegal, the cross community Failte Folk Group local Grousebeaters leading the way,followed by the from Dungiven, Keep Er Lit from Co Down, Islanders internationally -acclaimed Lyttle family band from Co from Islandmagee, local band Grousebeaters and Armagh and On The Wagon from Crieff,who finished many more. The evening was compered by Cecil Knox the evening with avariety of traditional Scottish folk of Whitehead. The festival closed with an Ulster-Scots songs. The evening was compered by Charlie Gillen of non-denominational praise service on the Sunday led Ballymoney. by The Low Country Boys and others. Schomberg McArthur

The 13th annual Kingdom of Mourne Schomberg Ulster-Scots The Kennedy KMcArthur Festival of Festival, heldinscorching weather in July,was excellently Running and the Ulster-Scots Festival of supported not just by Kilkeel &Mourne folk, but with sizeable Folk on July 21 took place in record visitor numbers at all venues. temperatures and attracted a3,000- At Hanna’sClose Clachan attendees heard Ulster-Scots poetry strong audience. delivered by Anne Morrison Smyth, atmospheric music from the The festival of running brought together Schomberg fife &drum unit (resplendent in their WWI period some of the best half-marathoners and uniforms) and highland dancing from the Kirknarra School of 19k runners from all parts of the United Dance, with their own tutor Michelle Johnston performing several Kingdom and Ireland along with afair Church Street solo dances. gathering of people from Ethiopia and During daytime several Ulster-Scots themed workshops took America. Over 320 participants enjoyed place at Reivers House. These included cookery demonstrations, abrilliantlychoreographed and Church Street Community Association’sUlster-Scots festival fife and lambeg drum and highland dance workshops as well as marshalled race organised by our featured fun activities for children, with entertainment on the mini concerts in the Lower Square in Kilkeel, featuring silver partners Springwell Running Club. stage including Desertmartin Accordion Band with Victor bands, accordionists, pipers and flautists. In Reivers House Ballymoney Council, Bruce Harkness, Brownlow on the electronic accordion and Ray Shiels and Gary Gordon Lucy,John Erskine, Matthew Warwick and Maynard Maine Minerals, Dervock Centra and a Dempsey on the keyboard and bagpipes. Hanna delivered lecture talks on Sir James Craig, Thomas number of other local sponsors made it Hannah Evans from Magherafelt, who has performed at Ulster- Sinclair,Major Frederick Crawford and Sir Edward Carson avery successful event. Scots festivals all over the district, provided an excellent display respectively. Growing in stature every year,afull of highland dancing which was enjoyed by all. The climax of the festival as ever was the 11th night street marathon will be run in 2016 to Thanks go to the committee, especially Kevin and Anne Meek, pageant, led by an old friend in Glen Pratt from Amarillo in Texas. coincide with Olympic year. Stephen Richardson and Cllr Anne Forde, for organising such a Dressed in the 17th century uniform of aWilliamite soldier,Glen This year saw the inaugural Ulster-Scots successful event, which was attended by over 300 people, and duly led the pageant procession throughKilkeel’spacked streets Festival of Folk run by the experienced to the Ulster-Scots Agency for their support. as it made its way to the Manse Road Orangefield. Gun carriage, team from the Ulster-Scots Council, horse drawn carriages, WWI lorry floats, horse soldiers, foot who stepped up to the mark and soldiersand accompanying musiciansall added to the colourful surpassed expectations. The calibre of scene on asun-soaked evening. music and entertainment was par On arrival at the Manse Road the traditional 11th night bonfire excellence and widely appreciated by was lit and the huge crowd were treated to aconcert featuring the throngs of people in the main Ulster-Scots group Rightly On, dancers from the Kirknarra and entertainment arena. Special thanks go flutes from the Schomberg. Then, when the embers of adying to Codie and the Fuse FM team so take bonfirewere still glowing red-hot, the Schomberg lambeg abow you all deserve it. The calibre of drummers formed up to begin their traditional Kilkeel town walk, the artists was eye opening and thanks bringing another highly successful Schomberg Ulster-Scots go to the Ulster-Scots Agency for their festival to aclose. support. Ulster-Scot

the www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 5 throughout NorthernIreland

Lagan Hooley Ataste of the Ulster-Scots festivals to come The Lagan Hooley took place at Belfast’s Lagan Lookout last month as part of the World Police and Fire Games, We’re already nearly halfway through September,but the Ulster- when the competitors and their families were treated to a Scots festivals still keep on coming. variety of Ulster-Scots activities including traditional crafts such as basket weaving, spinning and ‘fadge and farl’ The Duncairn Societyishosting the Loughshore Ulster-Scots Festival demonstrations, and an exhibition on the history of the from Saturday September21toFriday September 27 in north Belfast, Ulster-Scots Shipbuilders of Belfast with two ‘living history’ featuring arange of events, exhibitions and musical performances by actors playing Thomas Andrews and William Ritchie. traditional Ulster-Scots groups as well as aseries of talks on various Entertainment was provided by The Broken String Band, subjects including Titanic tartan, Ulster-Scots roots,Clifton Street graveyard Sir Henry Ingleby’sFife and Drum Corps, Paul Consiglia and Ulster-Scotsshipbuilders. There will also be atartan tea dance and an on Lambeg Drum, Bright Lights Dancers and Ulster-Scots Ulster-Scots exhibition. Formore information visit group Kask. www.ulsterscotsagency.com/events/event/494/loughshore-ulster-scots- The Lagan Hooley was part of the heritage and genealogy festival-belfast or contact Muriel Bowyer at [email protected]. strand of events along the Lagan waterfront aimed at encouraging those with roots in Northern Ireland to Meanwhile the Newry&Mourne Ulster ScotsFestival Committee has identify with their ancestors. This was complemented by announced awide and diverse programme of events for Friday September an exhibition at The Barge and afamily historyfair at 20 and Saturday September 21, which includesanexhibition on the Ulster PRONI. Covenantand lambeg drumming to announce this year’s festival “The Lagan Lookout was afantastic location for us to programme. showcase the best of Ulster-Scots traditions and cultural The events on Friday in NewryOrange Hall (7.30pm-10.30pm) include Finnard Highland Dancers, Annahinchago Pipe Band, Thistledown Ulster- heritage to the competitors of the World Police and Fire Scots Dancers, Laura Spence (Reivers Poet) and Risin’ Stour. Games,” Agency chief executive Ian Crozier said. On the Saturday (2pm-5pm) in Warrenpoint Orange Hall, visitors can see “Our thanks are with the Department of Social and hear Gail &Ben Graham on pipes and drums, Finnard Highland Development for the use of their facilities at The Lagan Dancers, Hunter Moore Melody Flute Band, Andrew Mattison (Border Lookout and to the public who showed great support for Reivers talk), South Down Defenders Flute Band and Samuel Taylor (Ulster the musicians and the Bright Lights Dancers who Covenant talk). definitely stole the show!” The programme for Saturday night in Ranton Orange Hall (6.30pm- 10.30pm) includes an exhibitiononthe Ulster Covenant, lambeg drumming, South Down Defenders Flute Band, Samuel Taylor (Ulster Covenant talk),BallymageoughAccordion Band and Donaghmore Accordion Scotch Forgaitherin Band. Formore information contact William Mitchell on 07768 486 977.

Quarter The Donaghadee Ulster-Scots Thanksgiving Thousands gathered at Wallace Park Festival,which takes place from Friday November to celebrate the Ulster-Scots culture 22 -Sunday November 24 in conjunction with the The Ulster-Scots Agency and Carrickfergus Borough at Lisburn’s Forgaitherin event. Council celebrated the Ulster-Scots cultural heritage of Ulster-Scots Agency and Ards BoroughCouncil, is a The event, which was organised by Lisburn City chance to celebrate the Ulster-Scots heritage of this Carrickfergus during the first ever Scotch Quarter Council and supported by the Ulster-Scots Agency, Festival at Marine GardensinCarrickfergus in June. crucial town in Ulster-Scots history! had something for all ages and everyone who The festival includes are-enactment of Scottish settlers landing at the The Scotch Quarterwas named after the colonyof came along enjoyed agreat family day out. fishermen who arrived from Argyle and Galloway shires harbour,anUlster-Scotsconcert and alantern parade among the Deputy mayor Andrew Ewing enjoyed atour of all entertainment, and it’sfree to attend. Formore information on the festival during the persecution in Scotland around 1665 and the activities.Hesaid: “Lisburn’s Forgaitherin was a contact Ards Borough Council on 028 9182 4000 or visit www.ards- they influenced much of the town as we know it today. real success, which is clear by the number of local council.gov.uk/What-s-On The Scotch Quarter festival celebrated this history and residents and visitors to the City who turned up. the contribution of the Ulster-Scots that followed. We thank the Ulster-Scots Agency for supporting The annual RoeValley Folk Festival,which has become one of the Festival goers were treated to performances by this event and to everyone who came along.” premier music events in the north west, runs this year from Wednesday Session Beat, Risin’ Stour,The Broken String Band The Council’sleisure services committee chairman October 16 to Monday October 21. Ulster-Scots cultural traditions will be and piper Andy McGregor with traditional highland Alderman Paul Porter added: “I’m delighted to see promoted at the Roe Valley Folk Festival through music, song, danceand Scottish dances and historical re-enactments so many people turn up to Wallace Park to verse. performed throughout the two day event. celebrate the Ulster-Scots culture in such afun On Saturday 19 there will be adisplay of outdoor activities in Limavady There was haggis tasting and face painting for both way. town centre and over the six days there will be performances by adults and children alike as well as Highland Games “The music, dancing, food and all the children’s Haggerdash from Lanarkshire, Dave Gibb from Wanlockhead in Galloway, including wellie throwing, caber toss, tug of war, activities have created arelaxing atmosphere in the Life of Reilly from Wigtownshire and Rudeigin fromLarkhall, South Glasgow. throwing the haggis and barrel rolling! park. This is abrilliant way for people to learn more They will be joined by Sollas highland dancers, Ardinariff marching band, about the Ulster-Scots culture.” Raphoe Country Dance and anumber of pipers. Formore information contact George Murphy on (028) 7774 0107 or 07841 560 742.

On Friday October 25 &Saturday October26Cloughey Presbyterian Church is hosting the Scotch Harvest Festival2013.The festival will be held at Cloughey Presbyterian Church, Main Road, Cloughey. There will be an exhibition showing Ulster-Scots agriculture and the history of the ‘Scotch Harvest’ and performances by local Ulster-Scots musicians Newtownfolk, Kirkistown Pipe Band, Junior Lambeg tuition, Piping by Andy McGregor,Brunswick Accordion Band and Newtownards CLB. Dancing displays will be provided by the Kelly Forsythe HighlandDancers and Greyabbey Junior Highland Dancers. In addition to the music and dance there will be Ulster-Scots Storytelling,Junior Ulster-ScotsHymns and Airs and traditional food demonstrations. On Friday 11 October the Scotch Harvest exhibition opensat4pm (Entry £2.00) and an Ulster-Scots Concert will run from 7.00pm -10.00pm (entry £5.00 which includes entry to exhibition). On Saturday 12 October the exhibition is open from 11am to 5pm and the festival runs from 12 noon -4.15pm (Entry £2.00). Forfurther information contact Richard Smith on 07739 004 615 or email [email protected]. Ulster-Scot

www.ulsterscotsagency.com the 6 SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 Fancy learning An exciting new account of Ulster-Scots? thelife of William of Orange The Ulster-ScotsLanguage Society is partnering Queen’s University Language Centre to offer an evening coursein Ulster-Scots as part of the centre’s new William of Orange was agreat man and William’sinterest in the affairs of the British timetable for the 2013-14 academic year. aProtestant hero. His overriding mission Isles primarily lay in harnessing the in life was to preserve the independence manpower and resources of these islands to The course is aimed at novices with little to no of the Netherlands. preserve the independence of his native land previous knowledge of the language, and will and to frustrate Louis XIV’s ambition for introduce students to the language, culture In 1672 when the English Duke of hegemony in Europe. and basic grammatical concepts of Ulster- Buckingham asked the young William: But William’sreign was most emphatically of Scots, as well as equipping them with the “Surely you see thateverything is lost?”, his great importance for the constitutional and skills to communicate at an essential level. retort was: “My Lord, my country is indeed in political history of our country,and his own And by the end of the course, students will danger,but there is one way never to see it contribution to these developments was far have developed abeginner’svocabulary and lost and that is to die in the last ditch”. from negligible. During William’s reign be able to formulate simple sentences and Time and time again, against overwhelming religious toleration was established, the understand basic words and phrases. odds, he succeeded in maintaining the independence of the judiciary was achieved, Subject to sufficient uptake, the course will run freedom, prosperity and independence of his and, because astanding army could not be on Thursday evenings from 7pm-9pm for 10 native land. maintained without annual parliamentary weeks, beginning on October 17 at Queen’s The territorial ambitions of Louis XIV of approval, Parliament became aregular and University. France threatened not only Holland but also permanent feature of political life. It is no It costs £20 for Queen’s students and staff the whole of Europe. In the 1930s, in his exaggeration to claim that during William’s and £80 for members of the public, with a biography of his great ancestor,the Duke of reign Britain set out on the journey that concessionary rate of £40. Queen’sstudents Marlborough, Winston Churchill observed: “It ‘Of Glorious Memory is an would lead eventually to parliamentary will be able to use their participation in the seemed that, in William, abeing had been democracy. course to help them obtain the University’s created for resisting the domination of attractive new account of Furthermore, in international terms Britain Degree Plus award for participation in extra- France and the Great King”. Just as Churchill the life of William of embarked on atrajectory that would make curricular activities. in the 1940s was to frustrate Hitler’s her aglobal power.Without William these If you or someone you know would like to find ambitions, Williamsucceeded in frustrating Orange, takingthe story islands would have succumbed to out more about the course, visit those of Louis XIV. from his early life in continental-style absolutism, the work of the www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/InformationService William may not have been agreat soldier,a Reformation would have been overturned, s/LanguageCentre/, where you can also enrol view to which Churchill subscribed. He Holland to his campaign and Britain, at least in the short term, would online. Alternatively,you can email the Ulster- certainly was not afortunate soldier but he in Ireland have become asatellite of France. William Scots Language Society at was acourageous, determined and richly deserves to be considered one of [email protected] or call (028) tenacious one. He kept going when lesser greatest men to occupy the throne. 9043 6716 for further information. men would have given up. The Prince de played an active and energeticpart in the Of Glorious Memory is an attractive new Condé, also known as the Great Condé and battle and his victory owed much to his account of the life of William of Orange, perhaps William’smost illustrious military personal courage and fortitude. taking the story from his early life in Holland opponent, remarked, after the bloody Battle William’sgreat strength lay in his remarkable to his campaign in Ireland. Written in the Atale for youngsters of Seneffe in 1674, that the Prince of political skills. He was aconsummate style of anovel, Robert Watson, aGlasgow Orange had in all things borne himself like statesman capable of forgingand sustaining teacher of history and classics, has an old general, except in exposing himself great alliances. produced astylish and fast moving narrative like ayoung soldier. Although William is often thought of as ‘the which will readily grip the reader’s attention. The Great Condé claimed Seneffe as a Protestant champion’,and he was adevout Robert has already written Peden: the victory,but it was William’s smaller army, Protestant, his rare diplomatic skill enabled Prophet of the Covenant and John Knox: which held its ground, and it was the Great him to bring the Emperor,Brandenburg, Man of Iron,thus Of Glorious Memory Condé who withdrew.The reckless courage Hanover,Saxony,Bavaria, Savoy,and Spain completes his trilogy on Protestant heroes. displayed by the 24-year-old William at into an alliance against Louis XIV,which Robert’smost recent publication is now Seneffe was still very much in evidence in transcended confessional and available directly from the author,who can the 39-year-old William at the Boyne. denominational boundaries. William was the be contacted on 0141 776 0115. At Donore part of his boot was shot off and alliance’slinchpin. William’s League of Of Glorious Memory by Robert Watson another musket ball shattered one of his Augsburgwas the 17th century counterpart Elphis Productions, Glasgow 2013 pistols. Whereas James II played apassive, of Winston Churchill’s Grand Alliance in the ISBN 978-0-9569031-1-2 almost fatalistic, role at the Boyne, William 20th century. £13.95 excl P&P. Local author Diane Hoy has produced the first book in an Ulster-Scots children’s series aimed at youngsters from aged seven to 10. Maidie &Cal and Strangford Lough Highlighting the important (publishedbyColourpoint Books, Newtownards) is the first of four books in the series, each comprising three stories, Scotch-Irish contribution beautifully illustrated by Jonathan Temples - ‘Maidie &Cal and Strangford Lough’ (history); ‘Maidie &Cal and the Square to life in America Dance’ (dance); and ‘Maidie &Cal and the Muckle Swarry’ (food). In the Maidie &Cal series, you’ll find out Author Alister McReynoldshas just The stories of these pioneers,clergy, what it’slike to be an Ulster-Scot today,as published Kith and Kin -The cavalry men, presidents, and inventors the brother and sister from County Down show how the achievements of these are introduced to their rich cultural heritage Continuing Legacy of the Scotch Irish in America,acollection of life characters have pervaded American society by family members, travelling through all to an extent that is often unnoticed and stories that serves to highlight that nine counties of Ulster. under-appreciated even amongst the “No matter where in the world we come the Scotch-Irish contribution to life Scotch-Irish communities themselves. from, we all love energetic dancing, heart- in America was, and is, more Alister has lectured all over the US, pounding music, enchanting legends, and valuable and less of acliché than including at The Smithsonian Institution in finger-licking food,” says Diane, who the images of rascality,motor Washington DC. Nearer to home in March Kith and Kin costs £9.99 and is previously authored The Scullery: recipes sports and corn liquor suggest. he was the presenter of the Annual available from all bookshops or from an Ulster-Scots heritage. Whitelaw Reid Lecture in Belfast. online at www.booksni.com. Ulster-Scot

the www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 7 Topmusical talent takes to the field at World Pipe Band Championships

ield Marshal Montgomery rightly took all the plaudits at an historic World Pipe Band ChampionshipsinGlasgow in FAugust by claiming athird successive title and aninth global crown in their illustrious history.

Indeed the 2013 competitive season just ended, the Lisburn band completed a remarkable “grand slam” of the five majors championships -Scottish, British, European, Cowal and World titles -for the third time (theyalso did it in 1993 and 2011). Undoubtedly the Field Marshal Montgomery colours are those most young pipers and drummers one day aspire to wear.

Ulster-Scots Agency Juvenille Pipe Band

Yetatthe other end of the competitive spectrum, the newly formed Ulster-Scots Agency Juvenile Pipe Band made its own If you would liketofind out more about the Ulster-Scots Agency Juvenile indelible mark on this year’s Worlds. Pipe Band email [email protected] or why not likethe Made up of children aged between nine Ulster-Scots Juvenile Pipe band on Facebook? See and 15 drawn from areas including www.facebook.com/ulsterscotsjuvenilepipeband Pipe band Monaghan, Donegal, Tyrone and Belfast, the band was only created in August 2012 releases first CD with the idea of taking absolute beginners after being formed, this was atremendous competitive regions to participateatthe and novice musicians through the Ulster- achievement for all involved in what has been World’s each year,and to achieve such a Ballyclare-based MajorSinclair Scots Agency’s Peripatetic Music awholly new and exciting project. result from asmall regionlike ours is Programme, and ultimately equipping them “Their performance in that competition arena outstanding. Memorial pipe band has been for competition work was an exceptional display of Ulster-Scots “I am thrilled for Field Marshal Montgomery growing over the last few years. Under the tutelage of Andy McGregor,an musical talent.” Pipe Band, because to win the grade one experienced piper from the ranks of the Forthe record, the top six bands in the novice Worlds title in three consecutive years is a Andthe purchase of £6,000 worth of new grade one Cullybackey outfit, and drummer juvenile grade were all from Scotland, with the mammoth achievement. Iextendheartiest instruments, thanks to the Arts Council of Barney Megoran, himself aformer grade finishing order being: 1George Watson’s congratulations to pipe major Richard Northern one leading tip, within the space of just 12 College; 2George Heriot's School; 3North Parkes, leading drummer Keith Orr and all Ireland, months the youngsters were moulded into Lanarkshire Schools; 4Boghall &Bathgate members of the band. has been aunit worthy of making their debut on the Caledonia; 5Dollar Academy; 6Mackenzie “Whenever the Northern Ireland bands travel put to very biggest stage of piping -The Worlds. Caledonian Juvenile. overseas, they look up to Field Marshal good use The Ulster-Scots Agency Juvenile Pipe Band Jim Millar,director of education and language Montgomery to fly the Northern Ireland flag as the made their competitive debut in the 29- at the Ulster-Scots Agency,said: “The band is with pride.” band has strong novice juvenile category,inwhich the product of the Ulster-Scots Agency’s wider Other Northern Ireland successes at the just they had to play in atricky qualifying heat education and schoolsinitiative that includes Worlds included Syerla &District from Co released alongside the likes of reigning world schools across the nine counties of Ulster Tyrone,winners of the Grade 3B World its first CD champions George Watson’sCollege and which has demonstrated how cultural identity Champion Drum Corps. On The themulti-award winning Boghall & can enrich people’s lives. Other Northern Ireland bands in the prize list Road, Bathgate junior band, as well as visitors “Weare immensely proud that we continue to were Tullylagan (Co Tyrone), Syerla &Dist which is receiving positive feedback. from the likes of South Africa and engage with increasing numbers of children (Co Tyrone), Annsborough(Co Down), The income raised will help to fund the Zimbabwe. and schools, exploring the Ulster-Scots Ballybriest (Co Tyrone), Killeen (Co Armagh) band’s continual investment in Speaking ahead of their debut performance contribution to the whole of Ulster. and Bleary &District (Co Armagh). instruments, people and the community. Andy McGregor said: “We’re going to utilise “This particular cultural journey had led these Northern Ireland’s drum majors also The music on the CD is representative of all 21 pipers and 16 drummers, and while young people to the World Pipe Band featured among the world champions, the band’s usual repertoire and includes the band’sinexperience may dictate that Championships in Glasgow,where they shared including: many favourite tunes such as Amazing we don't qualify for the final, Iknow every astage with 225 bands from many nations Grace, Scotland the Brave and Flower of single member will give of their best and including Mexico, Zimbabwe, Canada, World Champion junior drum major - Zoe Scotland. enjoy the experience.” Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and South McDowell from Rathfriland. There were four It was recorded in the Ballyclare Linfield Adjudicators David Clarke (piping) and Africa.” other Northern Ireland competitors named Supporters Club, with the help of Keith Alistair Aitken OBE (drumming) each gave in the top six of this grade. and Tyler Barry of SilverstreamStudios. the band afair and highly encouraging This year the World Pipe Band Championships World Champion juvenile drum major - The purchase price is £5. sheet, but alas Ulster-Scots Agency at Glasgow Green took anew two-day format, Jason Price from Marlacoo in Co Armagh. Anyone interest in purchasing aCDcan Juvenile Pipe Band didn't make the final involvingapproximately 8,000 pipers and There were four other Northern Ireland contact any member of the band, phone from their tricky qualifying section. drummers,and ultimately it was Field Marshal competitors named in the top six of this pipe major John Fittis on 07866 129 726 “Encouraging these young boys and girls to Montgomery who prevailed in the top grade. grade. or call in to the Linfield Club on aTuesday compete in the World Championships was Ray Hall, chairman of the Royal Scottish Pipe The adult drum major prize went to Jason evening between 7.30 and 10pm. something we knew they could do if they Band Association NI Branch, said: “I’m Paguio from theUSA,but the remaining worked hard. They have, and have had a absolutelydelighted with the result from this five awards came to Northern Ireland via Youcan also follow the band on wonderful experience, one they will year’s World Championships and at how all 28 Alicia Dickson (Co Down), Paula Braiden Facebookat remember for the rest of their lives,” Andy Northern Ireland band performed over the two (Co Londonderry), SamanthaGordon (Co www.facebook.com/MajorSinclairMemorial said afterwards. days. Down), Brian Wilson (Co Armagh) and “For afirst competition, coming just ayear “Northern Ireland is one of the most David Brownlee (Co Fermanagh). Ulster-Scot

www.ulsterscotsagency.com the 8 SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 9 Masters of the Sea: the Ulster-Scots stars of Belfast’s maritime history

From as far back as the18thcentury, Belfast’smaritime storyhas played testament to thelong-standing ties between Scotland and NorthernIreland, and theadvantages, botheconomic and social, of astrong Ulster-Scot relationship. Thenautical ‘highway’ofthe narrowsea between Scotlandand NorthernIreland forgedakinship which still connectsour coastlines and made aseafaring people who built atruly world-classshipbuildingindustry...

1791: William &Hugh Ritchie: and England. And so, on July 3, discount on the duty due on goods The FirstShipyard William returned to Belfast with his they exported into the United Shipbuilding comes to Belfast from brother Hugh and ten Scottish States. Ayrshire in Scotland workers and set up the only On New Year’s Day 1800, the new shipyard in Belfast, on the banks of century began with the opening of the River Lagan. the Ritchies’ new ‘dry dock’ in Commercial shipbuilding firstcame In 1792, the company launched Belfast, which allowed three ships to Belfast from Scotland in 1791 theirfirst ship, the Hibernia (said to to be docked at the same time. It courtesy of two brothers -William have been named as asign of survives today,behind the Belfast and Hugh Ritchie. The Ritchie support for the United Irishmen brothers were owners of a cause of the 1790s). The ship was Harbour Commissioners offices, a successful shipyard in Saltcoats on an ‘American bottom’ hull design clue to the existence of the Ritchie the Ayrshire coast but, during a and, on her maiden voyage to New Shipyard it used to lie beside. The visit to Belfast in 1791, William York, shrewdly exploited aloophole Ritchies built over 40 ships: Belfast saw agolden opportunity. He in American customs duty, allowing vessels were now trading regularly realised that all the ships in Belfast the Belfast merchants to benefit with North America and the were being bought from Scotland from an attractive five per cent Caribbean.

1857: The origins of the world’s they joined as ‘gentlemen apprentices’. Their neighbour,just across the road in Brougham greatest shipyard paternal grandfather was Walter Wilson of Street, was an ambitious young man called ‘Gentleman apprentices’ Walter and Alexander Apainting of Croglin in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. He moved Gustav Wolff. Ritchie’s Dock by Wilson join the shipbuilding industry to Ulster and became involved in the linen When Hickson’s yard was taken over by Harland DStewart industry at Ballydrain between Belfast and in 1858 and renamed Harland &Wolff in 1861. The most famous names in Belfast shipbuilding Lisburn. Walter Henry Wilson become one of the top are of course, Harland &Wolff,the name of the The brothers were born at Maryville on the draughtsmen in the company and in 1874 he greatest shipyard in the world -and the yard Lisburn Road in Belfast and educated at the became aboard director.Walter Wilson was where Titanic was built. Yet‘The Big Yard’ grew Moravian College at Gracehill near Ballymena. general manager and his brother Alexander was 1811: The Ritchies Split: who came over from Saltcoats to Belfast,launched in 1820. John steadily from humbler origins. They started work at Robert Hickson’s shipyard in charge of engine design. In 1882 the Ritchie &McLaine Founded Belfast in 1807. John later joined Ritchie died in 1828 and the firm Walter Henry Wilson and his brother Alexander in 1857, under the supervision of Edward company’s 150th ship was named Walter H Alexander McLaine from Scotland forces with another Scot, was renamed Alexander McLaine entered the shipbuilding trade in 1855 when Harland, who also lived in York Street. Another Wilson in honourofhis contribution to the firm. founds anew company with John Alexander McLaine, and together &Sons. When Alexander McLaine Ritchie they founded Ritchie &McLaine died he was buried at Clifton in 1811 which operated from a Street Cemetery in the same 1862: Transatlantic Link: The Canadian of White Star Line conceived aplan to build the Hugh Ritchie set up his own yard near today’s Prior Street. grave as John Ritchie. An Ulster-Scot shipyard in 1798 but died afew largest liners in the world -the Olympic,the Pushing the boundaries of impressivemonument to both William Pirrie, another ‘gentlemanapprentice’, Titanic and the Britannia,inaneffort to eclipse years later.Hewas succeeded by innovation, Ritchie &McLaine men and their families can be becomes Ulster’sleading industrialist another brother,John Ritchie, Cunard Line. built Belfast’sfirst steamship, The seen there today. Pirrie served on Belfast Corporation and was Although William Pirrie was born in Canada, his Lord Mayor from 1806-7. He was also the first grandfather and namesake, Captain William 1815: Charles Connell &Sons to remove astranded ship which up to that time. She was built for person to receive the Freedom of the City in Pirrie, was from Port William in Galloway, of Belfast and Glasgow was blocking the entrance to another Scottish firm with Ulster Scotland. Young William was hugely influenced 1898. Elevated to the peerage as aBaron in Successors to the Ritchies: Belfast harbour.Connell connections -George and John by his grandfather’sinterest in ships and when 1906, he became Viscount Prime of Belfast in full-riggedships, teafrom China summoned everysoldier from the Burns of Glasgow. Aurora broke the he left school in 1862 aged 16, he joined 1921. He was appointed to the Senate of the and a‘floating palace’ Belfast garrison to pull the ship record for travel between Belfast Harland &Wolff as apremium apprentice. His new Northern Ireland Parliament in the same with ropes, farenough to re-float. and Glasgow and such was the rise in the firm was meteoric. Just 12 years year. Charles Connell, anotherAyrshire Connell &Son’s first ship was a luxury of her craftsmanship she after joining Harland &Wolff,hebecame a He died while in Buenos Aires in 1924 and his shipbuilder,came to Belfast to schooner, Jane,launched in 1825, was described as a‘floating partner in 1874, and eventually chairman. body was brought home from New York onboard work for the Ritchies around 1815. and soon the company was palace’. It was in July 1907, over dinner at his grand the Olympic. He was buried in Belfast City He became manager of Ritchie’s building ships for global trade. The Charles Connell was succeeded by London residence, that Pirrie and Bruce Ismay Cemetery. yard and when William Ritchie Fanny wasthe first ship to bring his eldest son Alexander,and the died, Connell took the company tea to Belfast from China. The family’s connections with Belfast’s over,renaming it Charles Connell & Aurora was launched in 1838,the maritime industry continue to the 1870: From apprenticetochief 1870; he succeeded Pirrie as head Son. Their first major contract was biggestvessel ever built in Belfast present day. architect draughtsman and in 1878 became shipyard The Titanicinfluence of Alexander manager -Pirrie said he was the greatest Montgomery Carlisle shipyard manager in Europe. He eventually 1826: The Belfast-Glasgow Perthshire in Scotland, who fled Steamship Company.Robert became managingdirector of the company.He Steamshipcompany to Belfast in refuge during the Ritchie was sent to Scotland to Alexander Montgomery Carlisle was afirst retired early,failed in an attempt to start a The McTear brothers of ‘Killing Times’ of the mid-1600s. oversee the construction of the cousin of William Pirrie and also his brother-in- political career,and moved to London. He was Hazelbank establish asteamship Still young men in their early 20s, first ship, the Fingal -afamous law.Ontheir paternal side, the Carlisles were retained by Harland &Wolff and he advised on servicetoScotland the McTears joined forces with character in the ancient myths of Presbyterians from Co Down -ontheir maternal Robert Patterson Ritchie (the only Scotland and Ireland. The Fingal side, like Pirrie, they were descended from the the design of the Olympic and Titanic, Thomas and George McTear son of John Ritchie of Ritchie & was launched in March 1926, renowned Ulster-Scots MontgomeriesofKillead, influencing the young Thomas Andrews. traced their ancestry back to a McLane) around 1820 and sailing between Belfast and Co Antrim. Significantly,Carlisle suggested anew design PresbyterianCovenanter from founded the Belfast-Glasgow Glasgow four times aweek. Alexander Carlisle joined Harland &Wolff in which would enable the ships to carry four www.ulsterscotsagency.com Ulster-Scot www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 9 Masters of the Sea: the Ulster-Scots stars of Belfast’s maritime history

From as far back as the18thcentury, Belfast’smaritime storyhas played testament to thelong-standing ties between Scotland and NorthernIreland, and theadvantages, botheconomic and social, of astrong Ulster-Scot relationship. Thenautical ‘highway’ofthe narrowsea between Scotlandand NorthernIreland forgedakinship which still connectsour coastlines and made aseafaring people who built atruly world-classshipbuildingindustry...

1880: The ‘wee yard’ of shipyard; the followingyear a During the Great War120 of the Workman andClark young Scot called George Smith firm’sworkers were killedinaction, LEFT: The directors of Harland &Wolff -(l-r) Wolff, Wilson, Pirrie and Harland UlstermanFrankWorkmanjoins Clark from Paisley joined them. includingFrank Workman’s only forces with Scotsman George Clark Clark had been educated at son, Edward. Awar memorial was Merchiston Castle School in built to commemorate their BELOW: Thompson Dry Dock Harland &Wolff was not Belfast’s Edinburgh around the same time sacrifice. At its peak in 1919 Photo courtesy of NI Science Park only successful shipyard. Belfast as James Craig, the future Prime Workman Clark had 10,000 man Frank Workman -whose roots Minister of Northern Ireland. In employees and during the can be traced to the small port of 1880the Workman Clark company’s existence they built 535 Saltcoats in Ayrshire, where the Shipbuilding Company was born. ships. In the early 1920sthe yard famous Ritchie also originated - One of their earliest ships -the was bought by an Englishfirm and joined Harland &Wolff in 1874. Polly Woodside -was launched in Workman and Clark retired. The Five years later he and acolleague, 1885. Today,itisinMelbourne, firm’s fortunes subsequently William Campbell, set up their own Australia. declined and it closed in 1935.

1912: Titanic designerwho by 1907hewas managing sankwith his masterpiece director and head of the Thetalent and tragedy of draughting department. He Thomas Andrews,the started to work on three vast ‘golden boy’ of an old ships for White Star Line - Ulster-Scots family Olympic, Titanic and Britannia - alongside his uncle, William Thomas Andrews’ place in Pirrie, and second cousin, history is as the man who Alexander Montgomery Carlisle. they joined as ‘gentlemen apprentices’. Their neighbour,just across the road in Brougham designed, and died onboard, the When Olympic launched, paternal grandfather was Walter Wilson of Street, was an ambitious young man called Titanic.The Andrews family can Andrews sailed on her maiden Croglin in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. He moved Gustav Wolff. trace its roots back to 1698, voyage; he did likewise on his to Ulster and became involved in the linen When Hickson’s yard was taken over by Harland although there were Andrews in second ship, Titanic.The ships industry at Ballydrain between Belfast and in 1858 and renamed Harland &Wolff in 1861. their small country home of were masterpieces of Lisburn. Walter Henry Wilson become one of the top Comber as early as the 1630s, engineering and luxury - The brothers were born at Maryville on the draughtsmen in the company and in 1874 he probably having come over from breathtaking in scale and quality. Lisburn Road in Belfast and educated at the became aboard director.Walter Wilson was Scotland as tenants of the However their client, Bruce Moravian College at Gracehill near Ballymena. general manager and his brother Alexander was Ulster-Scots ‘Founding Father’ Sir Ismay of White Star Line, They started work at Robert Hickson’s shipyard in charge of engine design. In 1882 the James Hamilton of Ayrshire, to interfered with the design in 1857, under the supervision of Edward company’s150th ship was named Walter H the Co Down estates he recommendations of Pirrie, Harland, who also lived in York Street. Another Wilson in honourofhis contribution to the firm. acquired in 1606. Carlisle and Andrews, insisting Thomas’ mother Elizabeth was on just 16 lifeboats rather than William Pirrie’s sister,and like the recommended 48. ABOVE: Memoriam card for Thomas 1862: Transatlantic Link: The Canadian of White Star Line conceived aplan to build the Pirrie, Andrews was educated at When disaster struck, Andrews Andrews, who died aboard the Titanic Ulster-Scot largest liners in the world -the Olympic,the the Royal Belfast Academic realised the ship was doomed William Pirrie, another ‘gentlemanapprentice’, Titanic and the Britannia,inaneffort to eclipse Institution. Thomas’ father,also and he helped to organise becomes Ulster’sleading industrialist Cunard Line. called Thomas Andrews, was passengers into the lifeboats. Pirrie served on Belfast Corporation and was director of aspinning mill in Had there been 48 lifeboats all Although William Pirrie was born in Canada, his Lord Mayor from 1806-7. He was also the first Comber and aprominent figure on board would have been grandfather and namesake, Captain William person to receive the Freedom of the City in in Ulster society,holding many saved. Tragically Andrews, along Pirrie, was from Port William in Galloway, 1898. Elevated to the peerage as aBaron in civic positions. with 1,511 crew and Scotland. Young William was hugely influenced ThomasJrjoined Harland & passengers, drowned in the icy by his grandfather’sinterest in ships and when 1906, he became Viscount Prime of Belfast in Wolff in 1880asanapprentice; Atlantic. he left school in 1862 aged 16, he joined 1921. He was appointed to the Senate of the Harland &Wolff as apremium apprentice. His new Northern Ireland Parliament in the same rise in the firm was meteoric. Just 12 years year. after joining Harland &Wolff,hebecame a He died while in Buenos Aires in 1924 and his partner in 1874, and eventually chairman. body was brought home from New York onboard Right: It was in July 1907, over dinner at his grand the Olympic. He was buried in Belfast City William London residence, that Pirrie and Bruce Ismay Cemetery. Pirrie

1870; he succeeded Pirrie as head times more lifeboats that the law required, but draughtsman and in 1878 became shipyard this was rejected by White Starline. manager -Pirrie said he was the greatest Tragically,the shortageoflifeboats was amajor shipyard manager in Europe. He eventually factor in the huge loss of life when Titanic sank. became managingdirector of the company.He He was heartbroken by the disaster. retired early,failed in an attempt to start a Carlisle retained high-level connections -he political career,and moved to London. He was offered to mediate in the WarofIndependence retained by Harland &Wolff and he advised on in Ireland in the 1920s, and had aclose the design of the Olympic and Titanic, relationship with Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. influencing the young Thomas Andrews. He died in 1926 in London, where his ABOVE: Apostcard showing Titanic in February 1912 in the largest Significantly,Carlisle suggested anew design memorial tablet at Golders Green bears the graving dock in the world which would enable the ships to carry four simple inscription ‘Shipbuilder -Belfast’. RIGHT: Pirrie monument at Belfast City Hall Ulster-Scot

www.ulsterscotsagency.com the 10 SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 Loughshore explores its Ulster-Scots heritage

As part of the Loughshore Ulster- and Ballycarry and feature talks by Hall, Ballysillan Road will play host Scots Festival RevDrJohn Dr Philip Robinson and Rev Dr John to Brice 400: The Arrival of Nelson will deliver anumber of Nelson (10am -1:30pm). Presbyterianism -atalk by Rev Dr talks. To book aplace call Muriel on 028 John Nelson at 2:30pm. 9029 7191 or email To view the full programme visit On Saturday September 21, [email protected] www.ulsterscotsagency.com/events/e Exploring Ulster-Scots Heritage Meanwhile on Tuesday September vent/503/loughshore-ulster-scots- will include atrip to Carrickfergus 24, Eglinton Presbyterian Church festival

Shining anew light on Presbyterian history

RevJWNelson reviews title The minutes of the Antrim not understood as Ahoghill and, extensive use of footnotes could TheMinutesofthe Antrim Ministers’ Meeting is incorrect. of particular import to the have been helpful on such Ministers’Meeting1654-8 Yes, it does actually say this on present writer,there seems to be points. the fly leaf of the manuscript no awareness that the In his 30-page introductionMr (Four Courts Press: 2012) book, but it appears to have Broadisland is Ballycarry. Sweetnam shows his undoubted edited by Mark S been insertedinClasson Porter’s Alisting of the congregations and considerable knowledge of Sweetnam. hand. mentioned, and of the ministers the history of the early 17th The introduction gives no who served in them in this century and of aspects of this In the Library of Union awareness of the history of prior period, would have been avery which affected the church. But Theological College Belfast is ownership of this book, including considerabe additional asset to what does seem to be missing is one of the treasures of Irish its time in the hands of Classon this book. an inner awareness or Presbyterian Archives - The Porter.Anearlier owner,the Rev There are also anumber of appreciationofthe Presbyterian Minutes of the Antrim Meeting Dr William Bruce, refers in an strange renderings of names, Church or of aPresbytery.This I 1654-1658. article of 1830 correctly to the and other words. Perhaps most suggest could have been It is asmall, seemingly book as ‘The minutes of the notably that of the minister of overcome by referencetoany unimportant, volume which gives meeting of Antrim’.The very Ballymena, who in this book is one of anumber of Presbyterian unparalleled insight into the early presence of ruling elders makes referred to as Mr Bulhell. Other Church scholars, proficient in the period of the Irish Presbyterian it very plain that this not a references invariably style him as field, to whom the names, Church. Formany years past this “ministers’meeting”,but a established in that year the David Buttle, which was aknown places and procedures would invaluable record has been Presbytery. meetings of Antrim, Down and surname in the Ulster-Scots have come almost as second available only in the original As is widely known, the Route. community of the period. nature. manuscript, or in atypescript institutional history of Irish Mr Sweetnam does not quite On page 89 there appears the This is amost important book, held by the Presbyterian Presbyterianism dates from June seem to understand that phrase ‘but or he entered’, and and deserves to have aplace on Historical Society of Ireland. 10 1642 when the first thereafter what was termed “the without having the benefit of the the shelves of all who are Four Courts Press are to be Presbytery in Ireland was Presbytery”, functioned as a manuscript before me, it seems interested in Ulster history of this congratulatedfor bringing this constituted in connection with Synod, and went on to become highly likely that what the clerk period. This is especially true of historical gem before awide Munro’sarmy.Its work rapidly the General Synod of Ulster; and meant, and wrote, was ‘but ere all those interested in readership, and editor Mark S expanded and from the mid the meeting were Presbyteries. he entered’. The present writer Presbyterian Church history, Sweetnam is to be congratulated 1640s on numbers of The nature and range of their found, in first consulting the whether denominational or local. for his considerable labour in Licentiates and ministers came work makes this obvious. originalofthis book, that his We look forward to the preparing this text for the press. in from Scotland and were At the beginning of the book a best way of comprehending the publication of the sister volume, However,there are anumber of settled in awaiting congregations. map is included, which is helpful text was to read it aloud, in a which will cover (with some issues which impair the By 1654 it was obvious that only to some degree. Scots accent. A17th century intermissions) the years 1673- usefulness of this book, there were too many ministers Islandmagee is marked some hand is not easy to read, but 1691. It too will be a especially for those who have and congregations to be miles away on the opposite side sometimes this printed text tremendous asset to historians particular knowledge of the administered by asingle of Larne Lough. The various seems to confuse rather than of 17th century Ireland and Irish church and the period. The very Presbyter and so there were permutations of Machrehocle are elucidate. Perhaps amore Presbyterianism. Ulster-Scot

the www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 11 Reflecting on the foundations of Presbyterianism in Ireland

Rev John WNelson, minister of Ballycarry OldPresbyterian Church and 13th in succession to Edward Brice as minister of the congregation, reflects on the 400th anniversary of Presbyterianism in Ireland

Presbyterianism populated, with few houses and no Robert Blair at Bangor from 1623 and sentence of deposition against five serviceable church. Edmonstone was John Livingstone at Killinchy from 1630, ministers. Edward Brice, being senior anxious not only to fill his land with both of whom left written among them, was named first. The aging At some point in the Summer of 1613 a farmers and settlers, but also to create a autobiographies. minister of Ballycarry (he was then 67) minister,together with his wife and stable community along the lines of What this meant was that Brice was able was greatly grieved at the thought of family arrived on the coast of Co Antrim, what he had known in Scotland. to share with like-minded colleagues, to having to give up his ministry,but before somewhere near to Whitehead, and To his mind an essential element of that swap pulpits with neighbours such as any steps could be taken to enforce the made his way to the village of Ballycarry. community was to have alocal, resident, George Dunbar,and to play arole, albeit edict, the matter was resolved by higher His name was Edward Brice and he was minister.Itseemed logical that in what afairly minor one, in the surge of church authority,asafew weeks afterwards the former minister of Drymen, near to was essentially an ex-patriate Scots growth and missionary work among the Brice died. He was buried within the the southern end of Loch Lomond in community what was required was a growing Ulster Scots community in walls of his church, where his grave may Scotland. Scots minister who could lead worship 1626, known as the ‘Six Mile Water be seen to this day. Over recent years Brice had become and provide aform of ministry which the Revival’. It seems clear that by 1630 increasingly disillusioned by the Church new settlers in Co Antrim would readily there was asignificant Scots community Army Presbytery of Scotland which was steadily being re- recognise. in Antrim and Down, led by Scot organisedonanEpiscopalian model at Under the circumstances Edward Brice ministers, of whom Brice was the first, the behest of King James VI and I. must have seemed an obvious and resembling to all intents and Brice was not afraid to make his candidate. Edmonstone clearly knew purposes an extension of the Church of opposition known, perhaps especially him, or knew of him, and extended an Scotland, rather than an integral part of against the appointment of John invitation, which was accepted. The the Church of Ireland. Spottiswood, Archbishop of Glasgow,as church law,which applied in Ireland at perpetual Moderator of the Synod of the time, allowed the owners of many PrebendaryofKilroot Clydesdale (a very un-Presbyterian large estates to nominate to the Bishop concept). This opposition had the effect asuitable candidate for avacant church It must be remembered, however,that of making Brice amarked man, and led in their area. Brice was rector of Templecorran. to charges of immorality being laid Edmonstone had this right and Indeed in 1619 he had been promoted against him with aview to removing him nominated Brice to the Bishop of Down by Bishop Echlin to become Prebendary from the ministry.Bythe spring of 1613 and Connor.Robert Echlin, who was a of Kilroot. That is, he was aclergyman it was obvious that his position in the Scot himself,and who, being very short within the Church of Ireland which was Church of Scotland was precarious. of clergy,was happy to accept this Episcopalian and not Presbyterian in candidate. Brice was accordingly structure and polity.This unusual appointed as rector of Templecorran. combination worked while Bishop Echlin Forseveral years Brice must have had a and others were prepared not to make Amap of very basic existence. The church building an issue of such matters. The Gravestone of Edward Brice Antrim and Down in the village was derelict and only re- However,in1633 the official policy in the roofed and restored in 1622, nine years changed at the very top. In that year The significance of the work of Edward 17th after Brice’s arrival. In the interim he William Laud, azealous Anglican, Brice lies in the fact that his ministry in century must have taken services in people’s became Archbishop of Canterbury,and Ballycarry laid firm foundations which houses, in barns and in the open air.He through his friend and ally Thomas were not obliterated either by Bishop also must have had the challenge of Wentworth, Lord Deputy of Ireland, Leslie or by his death. He bound trying the bind together adisparate and brought pressure to bear on the Bishops together the new Ulster-Scots newly arrived community and infuse of the Church of Ireland. community in that area, and bound them with the normal social and moral Overt Presbyterians were no longer to be them to their church in the Presbyterian virtues. welcome in the Church of Ireland, and tradition. There is little doubt that in doing this such ministers were to conform or be When it became possible to revive the William Edmonstone Brice followed the pattern which he had silenced. Anumber of suspensions, Presbyterian congregations in Ulster in known in Scotland, Presbyterian worship depositions and reinstatements followed. 1642, Ballycarry was one of the first to and practice, perhaps with the aid of a The position intensified when Bishop receive preaching from the ministers of At the same time, however,new Session of ruling elders. He would have Echlin died in March 1635 and his the Army Presbytery,and four years later developments were rapidly taking place paid little regard to the customs and successor as Bishop of Down and was one of the first to have anew in the north of Ireland. After many years canons of the Church of Ireland. Connor,Henry Leslie, was determined to Presbyterian minister. of severe warfare, there was now an take astern line. Brice and those other Scots ministers, influx of settlers, most of them from More ministers arrive In July 1636 he required subscription to who served with him laid the first Scotland. In Counties Antrim and Down the canons of the Church of Ireland from foundations of Presbyterianism in this settlement was undertaken largely these Presbyterian ministers which was Ireland. Edward Brice was the first of on afreelance basis, with individual As time went on Brice felt the support of declined. In August they were that number,and upon his endeavours, landowners buying or renting tracts of anumber of other ex-Church of Scotland summoned to ameeting in the church and those of the others around him was land and making themselves responsible ministers like himself.The next to come of Belfast, where the whole issue was laid the basis of the Irish Presbyterian for the development of these estates. was Robert Cunningham, who became debated in the presence of alarge heritage in all its forms. In 1609 William Edmonstone from minister of Holywood in 1615. There assembly,with the Presbyterian It goes without saying that the writer of Dunreath in Stirlingshire had taken a followed John Ridge at Antrim in 1619, spokesman being James Hamilton, the present article derives no little pride lease of 2,870 acres in East Antrim, George Dunbar at Larne in 1625, Josias minister of Ballywalter. from the thought that he stands 13th in basically in the Ballycarry area, together Welsh at Templepatrick in 1616 and a The Bishop was unmoved and on the succession to Edward Brice as minister with the house there known as ‘Redhall’. good number of others, most notably following day,August 12, pronounced a of Ballycarry. At that time the area was very under Ulster-Scot

www.ulsterscotsagency.com the 12 SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 Five of theBest: Belfast’sfifth Culture Nightcaptures city’simagination

Upwards of 30,000 people are Turkington said: “I think Culture Night number expected to take to thestreets, five is the one where we all realise that this spaces and places of Belfast on isn’t simply an amazing evening of fun, it’s a snapshot of what Belfast could so easily be Friday September20tobe like all year round. entertained, beguiled and bewitched “Wehope we’ve capitalised on that collective for one enchanted eveningonthe sentiment this year and built something that’s city’s fifth Culture Night. getting ever closer to everybody’sshared vision for Belfast.” And this year’s event promises to be the best yet following the unveiling of aspanking new Join us at our Scottish programme loaded with events, country ceilidh demonstrations,and all manner of the silly,the serious and the seriously stunning. The Ulster-Scots Agency is taking part in With more than 250 free family-friendlyevents Culture Night 2013 and is inviting you to come taking place across the city,organisers are down and take part in aScottish country promising “even more of everything” in this ACITY UNDER ceilidh at Crumlin Road Gaol (5pm-9pm) and year’s Culture Night. CONSTRUCTION: enjoy Ulster-Scots music and dance! Belfast’s fifth In addition to the Alastair Scott Ceilidh Band, From the yoga-tastic big opening to the grande Culture Night is set the Agency has invited anumber of flaming finale featuring Firepoise and the Ulster to be more Youth Orchestra, Culture Night Belfast literally culturally explosive professional Scottish ceilidh dancers along to has something for all tastes and dispositions. than ever the event, so don’t worry if you have never Highlights along the streets, thoroughfares and taken part in aScottishcountry ceilidh -you buildings of the city for this year’s Culture Night Carnival present Belfast’s firstever Urban Reclaimthe Streets games, the easy cell of an don’t need to know the steps, just be willing to include, in gloriously ramshackle disorder,the Ballet, featuring Mahoosive Urban street evening’s-worth of Culture Night goodies at participate! now traditional Drum Circle, attracting some of dance and percussion parade, with hundreds Crumlin Road Gaol for the first time ever,and This event, like all the events organised as part the loudest people you’ll hear in the city centre of performers taking off from the City Hall at the opportunity to prove there’s “nowt queer of Belfast Culture Night 2013 is free and on aFriday night! 7pm. as” with aramble through Belfast’sfreshly everyone is welcome. Visitors are welcome to Then there’s the Rooftop Tours, where the Elsewhere there’s ‘Proms in the Car Park’ with minted Folktown. call in at any time between 5pm and 9pm and hidden world of Belfast’s first floor comes alive the Fred Bicycle Orchestra, Belfast Roller From spontaneous streetopera to dazzling stay for as long as they like. with music including Blue Whale’s Wandering Derby Demos, the murky alleyway antics of a acrobatic operations, the city will once more Dischord Dance Party. Street Countdown, where vowels just got be illuminated, transformed and opened up in Pro-Wrestling returns to Rosemary Street with serious,Uke Belfast twanging their wares in unpredictable and spectacular ways, for all to Formore information visit masked vengeance and choreographed Tivoli Barbers, aFruit and VegOrchestra, a enjoy! www.culturenightbelfast.com or check out mayhem the order of the evening. The Beat Bansky Exhibition in the Hudson Bar,ahost of Culture Night Belfast manager Adam www.facebook.com/CultureNightBelfast TheBard of Moneyslane -aWeaver poet of real wit, rhyme and understanding

In the second of his series of supporter of the United Irishmen in the As apoet, Hugh Porter consciously hid -and his canny observation of the disparity articles on Ulster-Scots writers, 1790s, he emerged as amodel labouring- himself behind the comic mask of a between the luxurious Parson’s Hill and the Dr Frank Ferguson from the class poet in the 1810s -and his work country poet: scarcity of Moneyslane. However,healso was bought up by the great and the good The accent o’ my early years, takes the opportunity to make amore University of Ulster writes about in Britain and Ireland. Which is nor Scotch nor English either, reflective point: Weaver poet Hugh Porter -‘The Hugh Porter,like Patrick Bronte, received But part o’ baith mix’dupthegither: Yestreen the privilege was mine BardofMoneyslane’. the patronage of aCounty Down Yetitthe sort my neighbours use, To drink the rich an’ rosy wine clergyman, Thomas Tighe. But while Bronte Wha think shoon prettier far than shoes. Like ony favourite o’ the nine, Pity the man who crosses an Ulster-Scots was rewarded with auniversity education And what’saserious matter, poet, for he is likely to receive along and in England and thereby escaped the Harsh reality-checks often blighted Porter’s This morn,the produce o’ the vine drudgery of farming life, Hugh Porter desire for intellectual society and Is turn’dwi’ me, to water. lastingpunishment. While individuals who remained at home in the townland of conversation. Social evenings with cultured have economic or political power may win Moneyslane, County Down. Tighe’s debate would be followedthe next day by Yet, water, for to tell the truth, out in the short term: it is the writer who patronage was along time coming, and the realities of his lowly cottage and the Is famous ay for quenchin’ drouth; has the literary power to immortalise in apparently it was only when Porter’s health ever-present need to provide for himself If we dislike it, in the mouth print or song. had broken down, that Tighe gathered his and his family.In‘Written the Next Morning We needna let it dally; One such poet was Hugh Porter,‘The Bard poems together to try and raise some After Having Dined and Supped with the Whon past the pallet, then forsooth, of Moneyslane’whose poetry demonstrates money for his poet. Rev.Messers. T. and B’ his muse is It does abody bra’lly; how great afriend or enemy he could be in And Porter was not an easyman to provide hungover and reflective: Humbly aware of his lower social status, equal measure. for.His poemstoTighe either praise him or Yestreen, sedate Isat beside his canny,common sense view of the Porter wasborn in the late 18th century condemn him for lack of fellow feeling! My T****, my frien’, my country’s pride, world still cuts through his unhappiness and was acontemporary of Patrick Brontë, Porter was veryaware of how different his An’ himwha cross’d the ocean wide, and outclasses that of his stuffy patrons. father of the famous Brontë sisters. circumstances could have been -and his An’ brought us owre fu’ cantie, Hugh Porter never had the opportunity to Perhaps more than any other weaver poet writing conveys anger at asystem which Upon asmooth castalian tide, fulfil his potential –but his work still lives at the time, Porter was amarvellous prevented the talented in society from Th’ Italic Homer,Dantè. on and demonstrates how the poet and shape-shifter.From his position as achieving what they deserved. This poem demonstrates Porter’s ready wit not the powerful can have the last word. Ulster-Scot

the www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAYSEPEMBER 14 2013 13 Ulster-Scots Place to Visit Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey

The Mossley Mill complex on the of the parish, are essentially Scottish... Their outskirts of NorthBelfast serves idioms and saws are strictly Scottish and as avibrantcivicand cultural hub. many of them are pithy and quaint.” The Campbells were strongly aware of their Headquarters of Newtownabbey Scottish heritage. In 1875, Henry Campbell Borough Council, it boasts an built ahouse at Craigavad in the Scottish array of cultural facilities, baronial style and called it Lorne, after the including amuseum, art galleries seat of the Campbells in Scotland. The clan and the state of the art Theatre at symbol of aboar’s head, was incorporated the Mill. into the entrance to the house. Today,Lorne is well known as the residential centre for Girl Guiding in Ulster. After afour year renovation programme, the When Henry Campbell died in 1889, he left new civic complex was opened by the Prince ahuge (by the standards of the time) estate of Wales. of £240,000. His money was left in trust for But prior to 1996, when it was purchased by the establishment of ahospital or aschool: the council, the mill had an unbroken history the trustees elected to establish aschool, of more than 200 years as asignificant which was named in his honour,Campbell industrial site in the area, with many College. The Campbells’ boar’s head interesting Ulster-Scots connections. emblem was also incorporated into the Most of the site’sindustrial past related to school badge. the textile trade; and it was as ableaching The mill remained in the Campbell family establishment that the site was first opened well into the 20th century.They continued to by aman named Thompson, likely of Scots invest in new machinery and processes, extraction, in the 1760s. Messrs Stanton founded on asolid financial base. They also Information and exhibitions and Graham converted it to aflax scutching continued to look out for their workers and works shortly after 1800. Ulster industry in the local people. They built asports pavilion this period was extremely versatile and the in the village, which was complemented by Address:Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road works was converted to acotton printing bowling greens, tennis courts and an North, Newtownabbey,BT36 5QA works by the Lancashire born entrepreneur outdoor swimming pool. Contact:Telephone (028) 9034 0000 or NicholasGrimshaw in 1818. In aforetaste of the cultural facility that the email [email protected] By 1834, however,the Grimshaws had mill would later become, the Campbells also Museum at the Mill tells the story of converted it to aflax spinning mill, to exploit developed areading room, canteen and a Mossley flax spinning mill. Through the rapid growth of the linen industry. cinema which was open to both mill workers artefacts, images and archival film, you can The family most associated with Mossley Mill and the public, with staff receiving amodest explore the past and present of this unique are the Campbells, who were of Ulster-Scots discount for admission. heritage site. heritage. In 1859 Henry and John Campbell It is testament to the extent of Ulster-Scots Opening times: bought the milling complex and the company involvement in the textile trade that when Monday: 10am –5pm was renamed Henry Campbell and Co. Henry Mossley Mill ceased to be owned by the Tuesday: 10am –5pm Campbell (1813-1889) was the son of Campbells, it did not cease to be an Ulster- Wednesday: 10am –5pm telephone the museum on (028) 9034 Henry Campbell senior of Newtownards. Scots linked firm. In 1978, Campbell &Co. Thursday: 10am –9pm 0129. John Campbell (1819-1901) was the son of merged with Barbour Threads of Hilden, to Friday: 10am –4pm The Museum also runs aseries of James Campbell, who was afirst cousin of become Barbour Campbell Threads Ltd, at Saturday: 11am –4pm workshops throughout the year for children Henry. which time all thread production was Sunday: Closed and adults. Some forthcoming events The Campbells invested heavily in the works, transferred to the Hilden site, while spinning Museum at The Mill is closed on Public include: adding avariety of new buildings in the remained at Mossley.Barbour Threads was Holidays. •Make Your Own Unique Time Piece (4 1870s, but they also invested in the needs established in 1784 by John Barbour of Flax Gallery at the Mill is Museum at the week course) of their workforce and of the local Paisley,Scotland and remained in production Mill’s contemporary display space which Starts: Thursday September 19 (7pm - community.They made provision for the for over 200 years. plays host to adiverse range of exhibitions 9pm) throughout the year. housing of their workers and also The mill was bought over again in 1993, this •Sculpture Culture Workshop (ages 8- Forthcoming exhibition: established Mossley School in 1868, which time by Herdman’s of Sion Mills, County 14yrs) The Project of Plantation –17th century Saturday September 28 (11am -3pm) provided abasic education for workers’ Tyrone. The Herdmans had come over from changes in North East Ulster children during the day and provided evening Herdmanston in Ayrshire in 1688. Captain Saturday September 28 to Saturday Forfurther information visit classes for mill workers and local farmers. Herdman served under King William III at the October 19 www.newtownabbey.gov.uk/MuseumAtThe It is worth remembering that not only were Boyne and afterwards settled at Glenavy, The early 17th century saw aconcerted Mill/events or to book your place, the mill-owners Ulster-Scots, so were the County Antrim. His descendents were effort to bring Protestant settlers from telephone the museum on (028) 9034 people who worked for them. Around 1760, responsible for numerous business interests England, Wales and Lowland Scotland to 0129. Note booking in advance is shortly before the mill was established, Lord in linen and shipbuilding around Ulster and it occupy the lands of the nine counties of essential. Chief Baron Willes observed: “All the people was three brothers, James, John and George Ulster to open up new markets and control Meanwhile on Saturday September 14 of this part of the world speaks the broad Herdman, who established the concern at trade. This exhibition explores the influential (today) as part of European Heritage Open lowland Scotch and have all the Scotch Sion Mills. and challenging histories that occurred Days, the museum will be offering tours of phrases”. Unfortunately,bythe 1990s, Ulster’s textile during this period and aims to encourage Mossley Mill free of charge. Tours will run Little about that would change in one manufacturing industry was in terminal new ways of thinking about aperiod which on the hour from 11am until 3pm and can hundred years. The Ordnance Survey decline and the mill closed for the last time still shapes our lives today.For more be booked by contacting the museum on Memoirs of the 1830s observed of the in 1995, when Newtownabbey Council information and exhibition opening times (028) 9034 0129. people of Carnmoney that “in their habits stepped into rescue it for the people of the and character,the people, that is the natives borough. Ulster-Scot

www.ulsterscotsagency.com the 14 SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 RECIPES Cooking with Judith McLoughlin Ulster American Apple and Blackberry Tart

The story: Basiccrust recipe(ingredients) •8oz. (2 cups) all-purpose flour What could be more classically American and •pinch salt also classically Ulster than the apple pie? And •6oz. (¾ cups) shortening as autumn is upon us, this is aclassic recipe •7Tbsp. iced water that everyone will enjoy! •beaten egg and milk (to glaze) Known in Ulster as apple tarts, these pies are •1tsp granulated sugar (to dust) agreat tradition in the partofNorthern Ireland Iamfrom, namely County Armagh, also known Apple pie filling (ingredients) as the Apple County.Inthe autumn Ispend an •4large tart apples (5 cups pealed, entire Saturdaybaking these for my freezer so cored, and thinly sliced) Ican enjoy them all winter.Ifyou are like me •6oz. (1 cup) blackberries and plan to make several to freeze, do not slit •1Tbsp. lemon juice the top of the crust or bake; wait until you are •5¼oz(¾cup) fine granulated sugar •3Tbsp. all-purpose flour ready,then prepare. •½tsp. cinnamon Years ago Ihave found memories of atradition •1/8 tsp. nutmeg my grandmother had where she used to wrap •good pinch ground cloves money in silver foil and hide them in her tarts •dash of salt for us to find when we came to her house •2Tbsp. unsalted butter (cut in to small around Halloween time. Sometimes she used pieces) blackberries grown wild in the Irish hedgerow, and the results were just wonderful!

Howtomake it: 3. Next, preparethe filling by adding lemon and then trim with asharp knife. Fora juice to the prepared apples in asuitable fluted edge place your thumb against the bowl. Stir in the sugar,flour,cinnamon, inside of the pastry and press the dough 1. Using apastry cutter or food processor nutmeg, cloves, salt, and blackberries. around the thumb as if to pinch, using combine the flour,salt and the shortening by pulsing together for about 12-15 4. When ready,roll out the first pastry ball the other thumb and index finger or a seconds or until the mixture comes on alightly floured surface using afloured fork to seal the edges. Cut agenerous together.Add the ice water until the rolling pin to form a12” circle. Gently slit in the center to release air during mixture comes away from the sides of ease the pastry into a9”pie plate, baking. the bowl. folding any excess pastry under and trim. 7. Brush with alittle beaten egg and milk 2. Cut the dough in half with aknife and 5. Fill the pastry with the prepared apple and sprinkle with sugar. work each piece with the your palms to and blackberry mixture and then dot the 8. Bakeat350° Fonafoil-lined baking make two circular balls. Gently press surface with butter. sheet (in case of juice spilling) for 50 down using the palms of hands to form 6. Roll the remaining pastry ball to form minutes. two circular discs. Refrigerate for 30 another 12” circle and place it on top of 9. Best served warm with fresh whipped minutes to allow the dough to rest. the fruit, folding any excess pastry under cream or vanilla ice cream. Summer Schools arearesounding success

By DerekReaney Bready and Clooney estate in for teenagers at Lough Melvin. Londonderry. At the end of July it was the turn The Ulster-ScotsSummer After schools in Caw and Nelson of Kilcronaghan Community Schools programme -which Drive in Londonderry and the Association located acouple of provides funding to community Small Steps group in North miles outsideTobermoretohost a groups to deliver afive-day Belfast, Ardinariff (situated hugely successful summer school, packed programme of Ulster- between Limavady and Dungiven) while CookstownNorthCommunity Scots activities for children and Raphoe Pipe Band in Co Association hosted thefinal school aged seven to 16 -has been Donegal both ran very successful of 2013. delivered at various community summer schools. “The Summer Schools provide an venuesover the last two The Raphoe school embraced the excellent opportunity for young months. Ulster-Scots language with an people to find out more about the In addition to arange of Ulster- alphabet wall hanging while also Ulster-Scot culture, language and Scots activities, the programme focusing on Finn McCool to traditions,”says DerekReaney, provides funding for educational produce amassive paper mache Ulster-Scots development officer in trips which have included Andrew giant. charge of the programme. Jackson’scottage and The South East Fermanagh “If your are in acommunity group Carrickfergus Castle, The Giants Foundation in Lisnaskea delivered or youth club and interested in the Causeway and Dunluce Castle, the three summer schools.The first in summerschool programme, don’t ever popular Ulster American Folk Lisnaskea High School was a wait until next summer because Park at Omagh and the Ulster Folk massive success with 60 children you can register your interest now and Transport Museum at Cultra. attending. Afurther 30 attended a for 2014.” The programme kicked off on the five-day drama summer school in Derek can be contacted at the first week in July with anumber of Brookborough Primary School, Ulster-Scots regional office in well attended summer schools in while Fermanagh Summer School Raphoe on Newtownstewart, Newbuildings, was aresidential summer school (00353) 74 9173876. Ulster-Scot

the www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 15 Walled City Tattoo is aresounding success

The first-ever full-scale tattoo held as part of the Derry-Londonderry UK City of Culture proved an emotional excursion charting the city’sfascinating history through the centuries, from the siegeto the shirt factories -all to acombination of drummers, pipers, music,dance, visuallight display and an underlying narrative.

And the 15,000 people who flocked to Ebrington Square over four nights to take in the sights and sounds of the inaugural Walled City Tattoo can’t fail to have been moved by the stunning spectacle in what was one of the highlightsofthe 2013 cultural programme. The Tattoo, which had astrong Ulster-Scots thread, brought together the cream of local and international talent, and incorporated hundreds of highland and Irish dancers, bringing together the best of both traditions. The 500-strong cast also included the world famous TopSecret Drum Corps from Switzerland, the African Warriors from Tanzania, and pipe and flute bands from Northern Ireland, England and beyond. Original music was also provided by the 10- strong local band Sontas, formed in February 2012and which draws on the musical styles and influences of both their Ulster-Scots and Irish backgrounds and filtering them through a bedrock of contemporary playing styles and arrangements. “But it was more than just about providing a champion Georgina Kee. She has performed Walled City Tattoo producer James Keesaid: good night’sentertainment; it was a at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo five times, “Weknew that Northern Ireland was ready for demonstration to the rest of the world that we performing in front of a220,000 audience its own Tattoo and are thrilled that our vision of can celebrate our joint tradition in a over 28 shows, and in 2011 she co-ordinated Cultural Olympiad in London as part of the staging the event became areality with four meaningful, but also in awonderfully positive the firstever dance troupe from Northern 2012Olympic celebrations. breath-taking nights of performance. and joyous way. Ireland and the Republic to perform there. Georgina said: “Bringing together so much “A nd myself and the team at Sollus Cultural “I’d like to pay special tributetoJames Kee, Joining Georgina in choreographing the show wonderfultalent from across the country for a Promotions are already putting our heads who had the visionand commitment to bring was Irish dance teacher and world dancing Tattoo of this magnitude in my home city has together to plan next year's event and hope to the Tattoo to life, and to artistic director champion Arlene McLaughlin. She has been adream come true. top the 2013 Tattoo with another vibrant and Jonathan Burgess for his significant performed professionally in the UK and Ireland “What was unusual and exciting about the entertaining production full of music, dance contribution to its success.” as well as internationally,performing for the dancing at the Tattoo is the two disciplines and and theatre.” Some 150 dancers from across Northern Irish AmbassadorinNew Delhi in India and at two cultures coming together to complement Culture Company chief executive Shona Ireland, ranging in age from five to 28, were the Festivals de MartiguesinFrance. each other,because althoughthere are McCarthy said the Tattoo had more than lived among those taking part in the production. A She has also trained with the renowned similarities,there are also major differences in up to expectations, adding: “It’salways ajoy to total of 33 Highland and Irish dance schools ‘Riverdance’ company and is dance director of style, traditional costume, music and the see people cometogether and you could feel were represented, and bringing together these the Siamsa Gael troupe in Derry. instruments we dance to.” that real sense of occasion when the audience two distinct styles of dancing contributed to Brona Jackson, the third member of the The organisers’painstaking attention to detail began arriving at Ebrington for the show. creating avivid reflection of the rich history choreography team and who also holds aBA and their success in creating such acolourful “The Tattoo promised to be one of the stand- and culture of the city. Hons in Dance, has performed at many major fusion of cultures is to be commended, and out occasions of 2013 and it certainly Among the choreographers was highland events including being one of only two dancers the Walled City Tattoo will live long in the delivered on that front. dance teacher and European choreography from Northern Ireland to perform at the memory. Monument restored to life Celebrating our

The James Orr Monument in contributors and later went on to join the Templecorran cemeteryhas been United Irishmen, taking part in the battle of European Heritage restored to its former gloryby Antrim in 1798. The defeat of the United BallycarryCommunityAssociation. Irishmen meant for atime he went into More than 410 properties will be Street Presbyterian Church, the Ulster Hall, hiding, before surrendering and being sent opening for free on Saturday and CrescentChurch and St Nicholas Parish The monument, which was erected by the to prison. SundaySeptember 14 and 15 for this Church Freemasons in 1831, is decorated with As no act of treason could be proved year’s European HeritageOpen Days. This year,EHOD has been inspired by the Classical and Masonic motifs and is one of against him, Orr was released on the City of Culture2013 and have a the most important monuments of its kind condition that he transport himself to Some of the Ulster-Scots properties programme of special cultural events. in Ulster. America, inspiring him to write his lament includedinthe programme are See and hear about our built heritage as James Orr was born in Ballycarry in 1770 Song of an Exile. Carrickfergus Castle, Dunluce Castle, our sites and buildings come alivewith and began his trade as ajourneyman Over the following years he worked at a Parliament Buildings/Stormont Estate, living history,film screenings, literary weaver.His talent for writing poetry meant newspaper,and when matters at home Sinclair Seamen’s Presbyterian Church, events, theatre performances, visual arts, he earned his title the Bard of Ballycarry had greatly improved under an amnesty, Belfast City Hall, Young and Mackenzie art exhibitions and much more! and established himself as the foremost of Orr returned to the village of Ballycarry, Buildings,1st PresbyterianChurch, St Forfull details visit the Ulster Weaver Poets. once again taking up his loom and his Mark’s Church Dundela, Campbell College, www.discovernorthernireland.com/niea/eho When the Northern Star was established in poetry writing. He died on April 24 1816 in Belfast Orange Hall, Clifton House, May d.aspx Belfast he became one of its poetical the village of Ballycarry. Ulster-Scot

www.ulsterscotsagency.com the 16 SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 14 2013 WEANS’ WURLD Children’sRecipe Tasty Soda Bread!

How to make it: Ingredients: •Preheat heavy based flat griddle or frying pan to low heat. •250g plain flour,some extra for •Place flour &salt into alarge baking bowl and sift in bicarbonate of kneading soda. Make awell in the centre and pour in the buttermilk. •½teaspoon salt •Work quickly to mix into adough and knead very lightly on awell •¾teaspoon of Bicarbonate of soda floured flat surface. Form into aflattened circle, about 1cm thick •250ml buttermilk and cut into quarters with afloured knife. •Sprinkle alittle flour over the base of the hot pan and placeeach Toptip! quarter into the hot pan, one at atime until the four quarters create acomplete circle. Remember to be carefulwhen •Cook the farlsfor 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown turning your sodas in the pan so and cooked through. (You may need to cut through the centre cross that they don’t tear! to turn over). In fact why not ask someone to •Take the pan off the heat and allow the farls to cool in the pan for that the give you ahand -it’s much more 10 to 15 minutes. Asimple yet delicious recipe fun with afriend anyway! whole family will love! Enjoy! PUZZLECORNER Competition Results

Y E F T E R E C H Y Z P S J S S Z M K L E F G O A I B Q W I Q I B D P F A W E M A Z N H S E E M K E W I G A H Z W C L F Photography Thank you to everyone who entered our Ulster-Scots photography W Y Z M A R H Z O A competition in the July edition of The Ulster-Scot. Our overall winner is Jonnie Crawford.Jonnie’sphotograph was taken at the Kingdom of Dalriada Ulster-Scots Society &Glebeside E M Q E U A T G Z K Community Association Games and Funday on Saturday August 17 in Ballymoney. Congratulations! Twocopies of the winning photograph will be framed –the first will Y Y J C K X H Y J C be presented to Jonnie over the coming weeks and the other will be put on permanent display in the Ulster-Scots Agency’soffice. Thank you to all those who entered –all entries will be displayed in Y L T H C I R B F J the Ulster-Scots Visitor and Information Centre in Belfast.

Ulster-Scots See if you can find the Femily (family) Almaist (almost) Carnfunnock following Efter (after) Windas (windows) Congratulations to Roseann Saunderson (Ballymena) and Eilish Word search Ulster-Scots words in Sope (sip) Gye (very) Steen (Coleraine). Your parking passes are in the post and will the word search: enable you to park for free at Carnfunnock Country Park until the Brichtly (brightly) Hame (home) end of November 2013. Well done!

WIN with WIN your very own copy of Ulster-Scot the C.S. Lewis and the Island of HisBirth

We have three copies of C.S. Lewis and the Island of His Birth by Sandy Smith to give away.The book looks at the author’s early life in Belfast and reveals his strong Ulster-Scots links, allowingthe reader to walk in Lewis’s footsteps, on ajourney that covers Belfast and beyond, encapsulatingthe places, the stories and the inspiration for many of his greatest works.

Foryour chance to win: Simply email [email protected] with ‘C.S. Lewis’ in the subject line, providing your name and address. Closing date: Wednesday November 62013.