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The Ulster-Scot W the Ulster-Scot Ulster-Scots Agency (Boord o Ulstér-Scotch) official publication Saturday May 25 2013 Blue pl aque P7; Groomsport Ulster-Scot celebrations P11 Agency extends warm welcome to cross-border ministerial delegation Ulster-Scots Agency chief executive Ian Crozier (left) extends a welcome to Dail ministers Dinny McGinley and Jimmy Deenihan along with DCAL Minister Caral Ní Chuilín during a tour of the city last month to showcase cultural traditions and creative arts venues. Full story on page 4 Page 4 Special focus on the works of the Weaver Poets P5 P14 Walled City Tattoo takes centre stage in P8&9 Boat Factory sets off on summer tour City of Culture to the States www.ulsterscotsagency.com the Ulster-Scot SATURDAY MAY 25 2013 2 Fair Setting the standards faa ye for modern Ulster-Scots Welcome to the May 2013 edition of the Ulster-Scot. As we approach the end of May and the evenings are A launch event was held at getting longer, community groups, councils and the Ulster Museum on private organisations are busy making the final Wednesday March 27 for two preparations for events and festivals that will take new language guides - a place over the coming weeks and months – the National Countryside Festival this weekend at Moira spelling and pronunciation Demesne being just one of many, further details are guide and an English/Ulster- on Page 3. Scots glossary. Also, we are just days away from The Boat Factory by These have been published by Ullans Dan Gordon making its debut on Broadway! Read more Press for the Ulster-Scots Language about this exciting project on Page 14. Society, supported by the Ministerial In this edition we also look at the story of the Weaver Advisory Group – Ulster-Scots Academy Poets and in particular we look at the life and works of (part of the Department of Culture, Robert Huddleston. We are grateful to Sandra Gilpin, a Arts & Leisure). local historian for contributing an insightful article about The launch event was well attended, this famous Weaver Poet on Pages 8 and 9. with speakers including Ivan Herbison Thanks also to Dr Frank Ferguson from the University of and Anne Smyth, both of whom served Ulster for his contribution to this feature. on the original Spelling Standards As pipe band season approaches our editor Gary Committee, and Bill Smith, Chairman McDonald looks at what we have to look forward to in of MAGUS. this coming season and the Royal Scottish Pipe Band The spelling and pronunciation guide, Association’s Northern Ireland Branch have provided a edited by Ivan Herbison, Philip From left to right: summary of the various other projects and events that Robinson and Anne Smyth, is a record Dr Ivan Herbison, have taken place since last year’s season – all of this of the methodology and conclusions of Dr Bill Smith and Anne Smyth aimed at promoting the advancement of pipe band the Spelling Standards Committee, music in the community. More on Page 6. which was set up under the Ulster- documentation. Copies of both guides are available As we have recently celebrated World Poetry Day and Scots Academy Implementation Group, with our centre page feature on the Weaver Poets, we’re The English/Ulster-Scots glossary, from the Ulster-Scots Agency’s Visitors’ a predecessor to MAGUS. compiled and edited by Philip Centre on Great Victoria Street. running a poetry competition in this edition. We are This publication demonstrates that looking for entries from young poets – more details can Robinson, acts as an educational tool. They can also be obtained, in both agreement on standard spelling for It provides a reference for basic core hard copy and electronic form, by be found in our Wean’s Wurld section on Page 16. modern Ulster-Scots can be achieved. Ihope you enjoy our May 2013 newspaper! vocabulary, consisting of well in excess emailing the Ulster-Scots Language Delivering an agreed standard spelling of 2,000 words in everyday use. It is Society at system was one of the highest Ian Crozier is Chief Executive of the Ulster-Scots Agency also intended as a reference index to [email protected], or development priorities for the the spelling ‘rules’ agreed by the ringing them on 028 9043 6716. Implementation Group. In the Spelling Standards Committee, as set The process for agreeing new and classroom, the introduction of these out in the spelling and pronunciation historical conventions for spelling is a standards for modern Ulster-Scots guide. complex one, but the most important The Ulster-Scot remains an urgent need. The publication of these language aspect is the need to involve native The official newspaper for the Ulster-Scots Agency / Educationalists have long insisted that guides is intended to open an speakers and writers. Without the Tha Boord o Ulster-Scotch it is an essential prerequisite to the informed dialogue among practitioners consent of the users of the language, teaching of the language in schools, and language activists, with the no consensus on spellings can be Main office: and it is also a first step in the urgent ultimate aim of enabling them to achieved. It is an ongoing process and The Ulster-Scots Agency, task of providing standards and quality endorse a spelling system of which all one which will be subject to regular 68-72 Great Victoria Street, assurance for translations and modern may take ownership. revision. Belfast, BT2 7BB Northern Ireland Telephone: 028 9023 1113 Comments on the booklets are extremely welcome, and can be sent by email to Fax: (028) 9023 1898 Email: [email protected] [email protected] or in writing to MAGUS, Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Causeway Exchange 7th Floor, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG. International callers dialling the Ulster-Scots Agency: Europe - 00 44 28 9023 1113 Australia - 00 11 44 28 9023 1113 USA - 011 44 28 9023 1113 Regional office in Raphoe: The Ulster-Scots Agency, William Street, Raphoe, Click on this Co Donegal Telephone: +353 7 4917 3876 WORD Fax: +353 7 4917 3985 • For details of what’s on check out our events calendar - Email: [email protected] www.ulsterscotsagency.com/events OF THE ISSUE Editor: Gary McDonald • For Ulster-Scots news - www.ulsterscotsagency.com/news Associate Editor: Gillian Pearson Production: The Irish News Printing: Interpress NI Limited • To sign up for the Ulster-Scots E-Newsletter - visit www.ulsterscotsagency.com/newsletter/subscribe/ ‘Stoor’ The Ulster-Scot next edition: Saturday July 27 2013 register your details and receive updates on the areas that Deadline for copy: Wednesday July 3 2013 you are most interested. Contributors should note that publication of any submitted article is at the Editor’s discretion • Join us on Facebook - visit www.facebook.com/UlsterScotsAgency now and like our Meaning: page to keep up to date on what’s happening, upload your photos from Ulster-Scots events and share your comments. Dust Follow us on... the Ulster-Scot www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAY MAY 25 2013 3 Massey Memorial Lecture 2013 examines the ‘world view’ of Ulster-Scots On Saturday April 13 the Roe To compliment the evening the Valley Arts and Cultural Ulster Scots Community Network Centre was the venue for the launched their new booklet first annual William Ferguson publication, entitled Ulster & New Massey Memorial lecture. Zealand, Migration, Interaction & Lord Laird of Artigarvan had Legacy. (See Page 13). the honour of being the The William F. Massey Foundation William F. Massey would like to thank their event Foundations’ invited guest sponsors, The Ulster-Scots speaker for the occasion. Agency, in particular Maynard Hanna for his efforts on the Lord Laird chose to speak on the Foundation’s behalf. topic ‘Ulster Scots: A World View’. Also much appreciation to the Following his talk there was Ulster-New Zealand Trust, enthusiastic audience Honorary Consulate, Margaret participation in a somewhat lively Lee, Iain Carlisle of the Ulster question and answer session. A Scots Community Network and all wine and cheese reception the staff at the Roe Valley Arts brought the event to a close. In and Cultural Centre. celebrating Massey’s homeland Finally thanks to everyone who and his adopted homeland, the attended to make the event the wine was from New Zealand and success it was and we most the cheese from Northern Ireland. certainly look forward to At the Massey Memorial Lecture are (from left) Cllr Edwin Stevenson, Lord Laird, Hon. Consulate of New Zealand Margaret This was much enjoyed by all welcoming everyone back for our Lee, Ulster-Scots Community Network Iain Carlisle and Hon. Secretary William F. Massey Foundation Aaron Callan present. 2014 lecture. Three great events at one giant festival Visitors at last year’s Northern Ireland Countryside Festival enjoyed glorious sunshine The Ulster-Scots Agency will be Pipe Band will play in the festival arena. showcasing Ulster-Scots cultural traditions A series of displays of highland dance will also at the Northern Ireland Countryside be provided within the marquee by Highland Festival at Moira Demesne on May 25 and dancer, Emma Copeland. 26. On Sunday May 26 Risin’ Stour and Rightly On The two-day event which is made up of the will alternate performances in the marquee National Countrysports Fair, Finn McCool and on the festival show stage, while Cleland Strongman Festival and (new for 2013) Back Memorial will be back in the festival arena to to Our Roots Festival has something to offer perform for a second time. Emma Copeland people of all ages. will also back in the Ulster-Scots Agency The Agency’s information stand will be located marquee for her dance display.
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