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The Ulster-Scot WIN... Ulster-Scots Agency (Boord o Ulstér-Scotch) official publication SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 WW1 VC POSTERS AND CARDS PAGE 16 The Land of Promise Emigration of Ulster-Scots to America Carrickfergus Museum: fascinating discoveries waiting to be made Film crews, scholars, family historians, musicians, archaeologists, diplomats and enthusiasts descended upon the midcoast region to examine the significance of 300 years of continuous migration from Ulster and its effect on the construction of Maine’s past, present, and future. This month’s edition examines the special relationship with a special eight page pullout ERIC MONTGOMERY GALLERY BELFAST CASTLE HOSTS BURNS CONCERT 2019 DETAILS DECLARED OPEN APOLLO’S FIRE PAGES 3 PAGES 4&13 PAGE 15 2 www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 Fair faa ye Welcome to the September 2018 edition of the Ulster-Scot. Summer is now in its final throes and we look forward to a busy season ahead. The Ulster-Scots Agency’s Music and Dance Tuition programmes are now open so have a look on our website www.ulsterscotsagency.com and Facebook page for information on roadshows held across the country in the coming weeks to aid community groups in making their application. Our Land of Promise Supplement details an exciting new education resource developed by the Ulster-Scots Agency in partnership with the Northern Ireland Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA). It is aimed at primary schools and tells the story of the first successful, organised migration from Ulster to Maine, America which took place in 1718. In association with Tourism Ireland, The Ulster-Scots WorldHost Award richly Agency commissioned Belfast-based company Macmillan Media to send a crew to New England to film places and interview experts on the early settlement of the region by Ulster-Scots families. Last but not least you will find information on our Burns Concert 2019 on page 15. deserved for centre staff A fantastic night of music, dance and song awaits all of those who attend the concert on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Hard work by staff at the effectively with visitors from over- Following the presentation, Mr at Titanic Belfast. Discover Ulster-Scots Centre, seas. Graham said: “We are delighted that Belfast was rewarded with The award was presented at a the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre in a presentation of a WorldHost special reception in the Discover Belfast has undergone WorldHost Award for excellent customer Ulster-Scots Centre by Tourism NI customer service training for their Regional Manager Martin Graham, staff. Ian Crozier is the Chief Executive of the Ulster-Scots Agency service from Tourism NI. This prestigious award celebrates who commended staff on their work “We recognise the importance of and recognises the commitment to in promoting Ulster-Scots herit- excellent customer service in the deliver exceptional levels of age, culture and language and on tourism industry and it is regularly customer service and is aimed at achieving the required standards deemed a very important part of increasing awareness of other to become a WorldHost recognised the visitor experience by our The Ulster-Scot cultures and how to communicate business. domestic and international visitors.” The official newspaper for the Ulster-Scots Agency / Tha Boord o Ulster-Scotch Double glory for Sarah Main office: The Ulster-Scots Agency, at Ulster Championship The Corn Exchange 31 Gordon Street Belfast BT1 2LG By Roy Graham Graham school of highland Telephone: (028) 9023 1113 dance in Lurgan, and classes Email: [email protected] The Ulster Highland Dance are held on Tuesdays, with Championship was recently Thursday classes in Lisburn. International callers dialling the Ulster-Scots Agency: held in Londonderry, with Sarah’s family and dance Europe - 00 44 28 9023 1113 Sarah Graham winning the pupils are all very proud of her Australia - 00 11 44 28 9023 1113 Ulster Championship and the achievement at this USA - 011 44 28 9023 1113 adult national trophy double. prestigious event. Sarah (pictured) runs her own Well done on a fantastic Regional office in Raphoe: dance school, the Sarah result. The Ulster-Scots Agency William Street, Raphoe Co Donegal Telephone: +353 7 4917 3876 Email: [email protected] CLICK ON THIS... Editor: Gary McDonald WORD Associate Editor: Janis Smyth For details of what’s on check out our events calendar - Production: The Irish News www.ulsterscotsagency.com/events OF THE ISSUE Printing: Interpress NI Limited For Ulster-Scots news - www.ulsterscotsagency.com/news The Ulster-Scot next edition: TBA Carnaptious Deadline for copy: October 24, 2018 To sign up for the Ulster-Scots E-Newsletter - Contributors should note that publication of any visit www.ulsterscotsagency.com/newsletter/ submitted article is at the Editor’s discretion subscribe/register your details and receive updates on the areas that you are most interested. Meaning: Join us on Facebook - visit www.facebook.com/ Short tempered UlsterScotsAgency now and like our page to keep up to date on what’s happening, upload your photos from Ulster-Scots events and share your comments. www.ulsterscotsagency.com www.ulsterscotsagency.com 3 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 Eric Montgomery Gallery opens in the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre with smoked bacon, lettuce, and roasted tomato A new culture and heritage gallery has opened in the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre. Through state-of-the-art displays and artefacts, The Eric Montgomery Gallery tells the story of the Scotch-Irish who migrated from Ulster to America in the 18th and 19th centuries and how they shaped the United States, right up to the present day. Ian Crozier, CEO of the Ulster-Scots Agency, welcomed guests to the opening of the gallery and talked about the special relationship between the United States and the Ulster-Scots community. From the declaration of independence right up to modern times, the Scotch-Irish have provided leadership out of all proportion to their numbers whether as politicians, clergy, soldiers or business people. 20 Presidents of the United States could claim Scotch-Irish roots and large corporations today such as IBM and Procter Gamble have Scotch-Irish founding members. The contribution of the Scotch-Irish goes beyond famous deeds and famous people, it is their character and ideals - especially Former US Consul General, Dan their love of freedom - that has the greatest Lawton and Ulster-Scots Agency Chief impact for that is what defines to be an Executive Ian Crozier officially declare American. the Eric Montgomery Gallery open Eric Montgomery, was an energetic pioneer of Scotch-Irish history. homestead. 1991. It is in his memory the gallery is made to the United States of America as Over 50 years ago he realised the So enthused by Eric’s idea the Mellon named. well as the breadth and depth of our importance of keeping this heritage alive for family provided funding for the restoration The Eric Montgomery Gallery was officially enduring and vital transatlantic ties.” future generations and it is thanks to his of the ancestral home and much of the opened on July 11, 2018, by former US The Discover Ulster-Scots Centre is located unique vision the Ulster-American Folk Park construction of the Folk Park. Consul General, Dan Lawton. in historic Corn Exchange building in the opened its doors in 1976. Eric also set up the Transport Museum and He said: “It was an honour and privilege to Cathedral Quarter in Belfast, one of the Eric’s idea was to tell the wider story of the was largely responsible for the establish- be invited to help open the Eric most vibrant areas of the city. migration to America in the 18th and 19th ment of the Ulster Historical Foundation. Montgomery Gallery. As well as permanent exhibitions, the centuries and the cornerstone of his plan In recognition of this achievement his other “This new exhibition highlights the many centre also hosts a range of events was the restoration of the original Mellon endeavours he was awarded the OBE in significant contributions that Ulster-Scots throughout the year. Nelson McCausland was among the guests for the opening Joanne Bunting, William Humphrey, Michele McIlveen and Christopher Former US Consul General, Dan Lawton and Ulster-Scots Agency Chief Executive Ian Crozier Stalford at the opening of the Eric (centre) pictured with Martina Campbell and Maeve Walls Montgomery Gallery 4 www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 Apollo’s Fire Baroque Ensemble make their Irish debut in style The Ulster-Scots Agency was Apollo’s Fire in rehearsals Anne MacMillan and Marie Rafferty delighted to sponsor one of the USA’s most dynamic period- instrument ensembles,Apollo’s Fire, as they made their Ireland debut this year. A special invitation only performance was held recently in Belfast Castle. Led by founding artistic director and harpsichordist Jeannette Sorrell, the ensemble presented its popular crossover programme titled “Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering.” The programme explores the Scotch-Irish roots of American music from the Appalachian Mountains – a region in the Eastern US that was settled primarily by Scotch-Irish immigrants. Lucy Mulholland, Janis Smyth, Elizabeth Cameron and Helen Beattie Sarah Carlisle, Iain Carlisle, Julie Andrews and Karen Law Tina Berghmann, Ronnie Foreman and Suzanna Gilmore John Olejko, Phil Ryder and Noha Ryder Ruth Kettyle, Freddie Kettyle and Jacquie Leeman Liz Russell and Ida Fisher Richard
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