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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

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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

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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 Saunders, David Gilliland and Charles Bittenbender The Land of Promise

Emigration of Ulster-Scots to America MAINE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 MAINE Ulster-Scots in Maine celebrated The Land of Promise - a new Ulster-

1718-2018 Diaspora Reunion and Conference by Rebecca Graham, Discussion panel at the conference: Norman Houston OBE, Director of the NI Bureau, John T Mann founder of the Maine Scots Agency Education Resource President of the Maine Ulster-Scots Ulster-Scots Project, Chip Griffin Boothbay historian and Rory Project (maineulsterscots.com) Hedderly Scottish Affairs Office This is a new education resource developed by the Ulster-Scots August is one of the hottest months Agency in partnership with the in Maine, USA, filled with festivals, Northern Ireland Council for last minute family vacations, Curriculum, Examinations and abundant lobster and fresh produce. Assessment (CCEA). It is aimed at primary schools and tells In August of this year Maine became the the story of the first successful, organised home of all things Ulster-Scots as film migration from Ulster to America which took crews, scholars, family historians, place in 1718. musicians, archaeologists, diplomats, and It has been mapped to the curriculum in enthusiasts descended upon the midcoast Northern Ireland and includes activities for region to examine the significance of 300 connected learning across the curriculum, years of continuous migration from Ulster showing how history helps to inform the and its effect on the construction of Maine’s present. past, present, and future. It is intended that the resource is used in Maine’s first Ulster-Scots families left indel- The last time Scots-Irish identity was schools in New England, raising awareness ible marks on local government construc- there about the impact of Ulster-Scots tion, land law, and culture now recognised collected on the United States Census migration on the establishment of a new as “quintessential Maine” from humour to in 2000, Maine had the highest number nation and providing opportunities for humility. collaborative learning between school On this 300th anniversary of the first of residents per capita listing their children there and in Northern Ireland. organised migration from Counties Antrim People had migrated from Ulster before and Londonderry to the New World, the ethnicity as Scots-Irish and ranked 1718 but this time families and Maine Ulster Scots Project (MUSP) held a third nationally for self-identifying communities crossed the Atlantic to settle conference at Bowdoin College exploring in New England, described at the time as themes of causes, consequences, condi- diaspora in the US the land of promise. tions, legacy, and opportunity created by the Many were tenant farmers, affected by rent Scots-Irish who settled in Maine. increases and poor harvests. Bowdoin College’s first president in 1757, also explored, with many delegates finding Woodside’s former Maine church, the First tions involved. They were motivated by the promise of Joseph McKeen, was a descendant of the distant cousins among the 120 attendees Parish Church of Brunswick and its current Leading the way with this effort, in conjunc- religious freedom, which they didn’t have 1718 settlers born in Londonderry, New connecting them to the first families of the Reverend Mary Baard, hosted a special tion with Tourism Ireland, The Ulster-Scots in Ulster. Hampshire, and the campus provided a migration. blessing and welcoming sermon offered Agency sent Macmillan Media represent- prestigious central location to exploring the Many of the family names that settled by Reverend James McCaughan, minister atives, Jane Veitch and Matthew Gould midcoast region of the State. Merrymeeting Bay in 1718 are still found in of Woodside’s former parish in Northern to New Hampshire and Maine to capture The 1718-2018 Diaspora Reunion and Con- every town from York to Lubec. Ireland in Dunboe. Scots-Irish historic sites and interviews that ference presented a programme illustrating Towns like Newry and Belfast bear the leg- The remaining lectures focused on the will assist the Agency’s educational and a range of Ulster-Scots Stories in Maine and acy of their early settlers and the connec- continued migration theme, including a promotional efforts laying the foundation for the continued importance of these tions to the former homelands. summary of clergy from Ulster that found future projects and to visually illustrate the connections to Northern Ireland for In fact, the last time Scots-Irish identity their way to Maine, archaeological breadth of New England’s Scots-Irish to the diaspora. was collected on the U.S. Census in 2000, approaches to uncovering Maine construction of the United States. As well as lectures and presentations, tours Maine had the highest number of residents Scots-Irish, evidence of shared musical her- During the week, MUSP received two very to important Ulster-Scots sites of per capita listing their ethnicity as Scots- itage, an introduction to the Sam Henry Col- special gifts from visitors including a map significance were on offer. Irish and ranked 3rd nationally for self-iden- lection, and global learning efforts recently drawn by Dr. John Mitchell, in 1755 used One popular location was the site where tifying diaspora in the United States. launched by the Ulster-Scots Agency. in Boundary Waters Treaty case of 1909 Reverend MacGregor’s ship the Robert was While the eastern frontier would have been The musical legacy of Maine’s Scots-Irish between Maine and Canada presented by frozen into Casco Bay the winter before a formidable wilderness the Scots-Irish were was explored through timber camp ballads his descendant David Mitchell, and full set they left Maine to settle Londonderry New not entirely without external support. In and fiddle music. of the out of print T. H. Hampshire. 1650, two dozen Scottish prisoners of war Artist Julia Lane used the work of Sam Hen- Mullin histories of Coleraine gifted by the Visits to the McClellan Mansion, and Simon- were brought to New England later estab- ry and Helen Hartness Flanders Collection Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council ton Cove, the McFadden archaeological site, lishing the oldest charitable to reveal Maine’s musical connections to and presented by Helen Perry to Rebecca the location of Rev. Woodside’s first sermon organisation in North America, The Scots Scotland and Ulster. Graham. in Maine, the 1740 Harpswell Meeting Charitable Society, and the town of Berwick Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Post-conference, delegates commented House, and the location of the former home Maine. These descendants aided the Scots- Service Collections officer Sarah Carson that all presenters were engaging and of Declaration of Independence signatory, Irish in Maine paying off court fines when presented the work available in the Sam informative, and remarked that the spirit Matthew Thornton, were also visited. the residents ran afoul of Puritan laws, Henry collection which is of deep interest to of celebration and kinship was uplifting The conference opened with a special supporting business ventures, and assisting the 250 families who left Rathlin Island to throughout week. welcoming dinner hosted by Norman with land purchases. settle in Washington County, Maine. The energy and attention ignited by Houston OBE, Director of the Northern Continuing on this mutually supportive The evening ended with a concert headed conference will be carried forward into Ireland Bureau, the Northern Ireland theme, the St. Andrews Society of Maine, by the leading authority on North American New Hampshire next year hopefully lead to Assembly’s diplomatic representation to a long-time supporter of the Maine Ulster- fiddle music, Frank Ferrel, joined by Castle- greater links between Northern Ireland and North America. Scots Project, blended their annual bay and the Maine Highland Fiddlers. New England. Norman highlighted the strength of the Highland Games events with the The wider significance of 1718-2018 MUSP believes that by broadening the Ulster-Scots connections to the foundations conference. Conference became evident as the week scope of participants to include delegates of the United States and the importance of The Scottish Government also provided a provided a wide variety of topics on from Northern Ireland and Scotland our diaspora networks to his current role. special reception event hosted by Second Ulster-Scots studies begging for greater research efforts might provide a Additional speakers included MUSP presi- Secretary for Scottish Affairs, Rory attention. welcomed unexplored platform for dent, Rebecca Graham and author of The Hedderly, to round out the evening. Each local story revealed how intimately Ulster-Scots research on both sides of the Lobster Coast, and American Nations, and In total, eleven of the 31 speakers and facil- these stories are connected to the bedrock Atlantic. journalist, Colin Woodard. itators for the conference came from experience that formed New England and What is clear is that the connections made Day one of the conference explored the Northern Ireland or Scotland, with the re- the United States. in August could easily be the beginning of themes of emigration, immigration, the maining speakers presenting projects At the end of the conference, a commitment much stronger mutually beneficial impact on Maine’s tribes, and the legacy directly linked to Maine Scots-Irish research to delving deeper into these local stories of transatlantic partnerships. of 1718 on the foundations of Maine. efforts. regional and national significance was made For this, and all our friends in Northern Ire- Family history, and regional stories were Opening the final conference day, by speakers, delegates and the organisa- land and Scotland, we are very grateful. MAINE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 MAINE

The NI crew filming at Beaver Lake, Derry New Hampshire on the site of Rev James McGregor’s first sermon. The Rev Dr Deborah Roof is reading the same bible passage read on this spot by the Rev McGregor when he settled there in 1719

‘After a harrowing journey at sea they landed in an unwelcoming Boston. Boston residents met the group with a volley of sticks and stones’

Northern Ireland delegates are shown In 1718 a mass exodus of entire archaeological artefacts from the communities began from the Bann Merrymeeting Bay site by owner Brad McFadden Valley region left Ulster bound for the New World. After a harrowing journey at sea they landed in an unwelcoming Boston. Boston residents met the group with a “volley of sticks and stones” preventing their departure from the ship. The ship’s captain and Reverend James Woodside aboard the MacCallum were encouraged to sail north to the Fron- tier in what is now present day Maine. Arriving just a month later, McGregor’s ship, the Robert was frozen into Casco Bay leading to his later decision to move with some of those families to Nuttfied (now Lon- donderry), New Hampshire. Two settlements were established by the MacCallum passengers directly on the Kennebec, which was the main colonial highway in the eastern frontier. The residents of Antrim and Londonderry travelling included the names such as Armstrong, McFadden, Mont- gomery, Caldwell and many more. These family names endure in the region to this day. The Maine Ulster Scots Project began in 2006 under the work of John Mann and Bill McKeen to uncover and tell the stories of the Means and McKeen families in Maine. Joined in 2008 by Rebecca Graham, the organisation blended archaeology and family history to uncover the sig- nificance of these early families to construction of Maine’s unique New England culture. With a mission of saving and sharing these stories, the or- ganisation incorporated as a non-profit in 2015 to pursue concentrated research into Scots-Irish studies and provide public and school-based educational programming. MAINE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 MAINE Filming in New England - new video productions will celebrate close links between Ulster and America

In association with Tourism Ireland, The crew visited Derry and Londonderry The Ulster-Scots Agency commissioned New Hampshire, Belfast Maine and based Belfast-based company Macmillan Media themselves in Brunswick Maine to capture to send a crew to New England to film high quality media assets for use in four places and interview experts on the early planned videos which will tell the story and settlement of the region by Ulster-Scots raise awareness about links between families. Ulster and New England.

The crew interview local historian James Scamman in Derry New Hampshire MAINE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 MAINE Filming in New England - new video productions will celebrate close links between Ulster and America

TJ Cullinane in Foresthill CemeteryResearching Ulster-Scots in Maine

TJ Cullinane being interviewed on camera in Foresthill Cemetery Derry, New Hampshire. The cemetery is the resting place of early Ulster-Scots settlers that established Nuttfield in 1719, later to become Londonderry. It is adjacent to the Meeting House in East Derry established by Ulster-Scots in 1722 MAINE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 MAINE Ulster-Scots Agency supports reunion and conference

The Ulster-Scots Agency commis- sioned a touring exhibition of the 1718 migration to New England and this was unveiled at the conference. The exhibition was on display for the duration of the conference. It provided an introduction to the agency’s efforts to promote understanding of the history of the Ulster-Scots with the diaspora and was very popular with conference delegates. The exhibition will remain in the USA with the Maine Ulster-Scots project and it is hoped that it will be available at a range of future events and be placed on display in public spaces. The Ulster-Scots Agency provided a range of practical branded merchandise for conference delegates, raising awareness of the Agency and stimulating conversations about its work.

RIGHT: Belfast City Hall, Maine

BELOW: McGregor window. This stained glass window in the First Parish Church, Derry New Hampshire commemorates members of the McGregor family, originally from Aghadowey in Ulster, first settlers of Nuttfield, later to become Londonderry MAINE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 MAINE Ulster-Scots in Maine celebrated The Land of Promise - a new Ulster-

1718-2018 Diaspora Reunion and Conference by Rebecca Graham, Scots Agency Education Resource President of the Maine Ulster-Scots Project (maineulsterscots.com) This is a new education resource In 1718, Presbyterian ministers encour- developed by the Ulster-Scots aged communities from the Bann Valley to Agency in partnership with the sail to America from the ports of London- derry and Coleraine. Northern Ireland Council for When they arrived, the settlers established Curriculum, Examinations and new communities on the east coast of what Assessment (CCEA). became the state of Maine. It is aimed at primary schools and tells Many people living there today can trace the story of the first successful, organised their family histories back to those first migration from Ulster to America which took settlers and those that followed. place in 1718. This resource explores the 1718 migration It has been mapped to the curriculum in from Summersett McFadden’s perspective. Northern Ireland and includes activities for Her parents were among the first connected learning across the curriculum, immigrants to settle in Merrymeeting Bay, showing how history helps to inform the at a site the McFadden family still owns. present. The settlers named places in New England It is intended that the resource is used in after areas in Ulster, a reminder of the links schools in New England, raising awareness between the two countries. there about the impact of Ulster-Scots This story of challenges and opportunities migration on the establishment of a new tells how Ulster-Scots people established nation and providing opportunities for communities that still have links to places collaborative learning between school they left behind. children there and in Northern Ireland. Their determination and resilience helped People had migrated from Ulster before them and their descendants to build a new 1718 but this time families and nation. communities crossed the Atlantic to settle The production include three especially in New England, described at the time as commissioned drama productions that tell the land of promise. aspects of the story and are intended to Many were tenant farmers, affected by rent stimulate related learning activities and increases and poor harvests. were filmed in a TV studio. They were motivated by the promise of Pictures: filming takes place in the TV studio religious freedom, which they didn’t have The resource can be seen at http://ccea. for the ‘Land of Promise’ education resource in Ulster. org.uk/curriculum/land_promise MAINE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018

Capturing images of the historic McGregor stained glass window. The window commemorates the Rev McGregor who led early Ulster-Scots settlers to establish the settlement in 1719 that was to become Londonderry

Local paper the Nutfield News covering the filming crews in New England

Interior of Sandown Meeting House, Sandown New Hampshire. It was built in 1773 by Ulster- Scots settlers and has remained virtually unchanged since that time. It was the subject of location filming and interviews by Macmillan Media for the Ulster-Scots Agency www.ulsterscotsagency.com www.ulsterscotsagency.com 13 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 Apollo’s Fire Baroque Ensemble make their Irish debut in style

Apollo’s Fire in rehearsals Anne MacMillan and Marie Rafferty Aubrey Irwin, Ian Crozier, John McGrillan and John Edmund

David Sterling, Jeanette Sorrell and Ian Crozier Brian Kay, Hugh Carslaw and Rene Schiffer

John Olejko, Phil Ryder and Noha Ryder Ruth Kettyle, Freddie Kettyle and Jacquie Leeman Liz Russell and Ida Fisher Richard Saunders, David Gilliland and Charles Bittenbender 14 www.ulsterscotsagency.com 3 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 RECIPES Eric Montgomery Gallery opens in Cooking with Judith MCLaughLin Griddle Boxty BLT Bites the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre with smoked bacon, lettuce, and roasted tomato

Boxty BLT bites ingredients (allow THE STORY 3–4 per guest): Boxty is said to have HOW TO MAKE IT: •24 potato bread rounds (see “Bak- originated in Co ery” chapter) Fermanagh and I have 1. Preheat oven to 250° F. •12 roasted red tomato halves (cut some old recipes from 2. Toss tomatoes in olive oil and season well with sea salt, pep- in half) my grandmother where per, sugar, and herbs. Place tomatoes face-side up on a baking •1 bunch Arugula leaves (stems the dumplings were pan and slowly roast for 1½–2 hours. Remove from the oven removed) made by boiling raw and and allow to cool. •1 tsp. olive oil mashed potatoes, then 3. Follow the instructions for classic potato cheese bread. •kosher salt and ground black pepper frying them in the pan. 4. Roll out to ¼” depth with a floured rolling pin and cut with a (to season) The old-fashioned 1” biscuit cutter. •8 slices thick cut smoked bacon griddle was placed over 5. Fry bacon in a large heavy-based skillet until crispy and set (cooked and cut into 3 pieces) the fire in Ulster homes, aside on a warmed plate. •2 fl. oz. (¼ cup) mayonnaise and “Boxty” bread would slowly bake on 6.Sprinkle a little flour on griddle and cook Boxty bread bites in small batches on medium heat for 3–4 minutes on each side Roasted red tomatoes ingredients: the flame-heated iron until the crust is golden brown. •6 Roma tomatoes (cut lengthwise) surface. 7.To assemble bites, begin by slicing bacon into thirds and •½ tsp. sea salt As the old Irish saying dressing Arugula with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. •¼ tsp. pepper goes, “Boxty on the grid- Place a small dollop of mayonnaise on top of the Boxty bread, •chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme) dle, Boxty in the pan, if followed by the Arugula leaves, smoked bacon, and the sliced •1 Tbsp. good quality olive oil you cannot make Boxty, roasted tomatoes. •½ tsp. sugar (to sprinkle) you’ll never get a man.” School in focus: McClintock Primary School

McClintock Primary School, mary/post-primary schools, encompassing which opened in 1902 and has the controlled, maintained and integrated education sectors. The McClintock High- currently 92 pupils, is located land Dancers under the watchful eye of in the middle of the village of current tutor, Victoria McCormack have per- Seskinore in Co Tyrone, 2.5 miles formed at numerous public functions and northeast of Fintona and this year travelled to Scotland showcasing 5.6 miles southeast of Omagh. their talent. An Ulster-Scots After-School club began The rural village has a population of way back in 2009 to give pupils a wide around 200. sample of nine aspects of culture/heritage The McClintock family emigrated from including storytelling, language, drum ma- Argyll in Scotland, arriving in Co Donegal in joring and history. This was well attended the late 1500s early 1600s and moved to and whetted the appetite for more. Seskinore in 1845. Ulster-Scots Agency funded tutor Keith They built the school, church, Orange hall Lyttle introduced the fiddle to the school in and provided work for the local 2010 for three years. population so the village has a rich From 2014 P4-7 children have been Ulster-Scots heritage. tutored by Barney Megoran and Mark A decade ago Sam Dennison, Principal, Carmichael in drumming, chanter and the was keen to foster and encourage tin whistle with pupils regularly receiving Ulster-Scots within the school and Foundation Certificates in Music. community. Since 2008 the school has Pupils have hugely benefitted from this worked closely with the Ulster-Scots musical input and the school were proud Agency, particularly benefitting from the to be awarded the Ulster-Scots Award for input from Derek Reaney, Audrey Freen and Music in 2015. Jane Wallace amongst others to extend Since 2017 the school is working towards the breadth and inclusion of the Flagship Award with P5-7 pupils being pupils’ learning. Kelsey – The lambeg is noisy but I was Ulster-Scots in the daily life of the school. immersed in a variety of Ulster-Scots This is what the pupils think about amazed when I could play a tune. The school’s Parent Support Group applied heritage including language, Scottish coun- Ulster-Scots; Adam – Playing the tin whistle is lots of to the Ulster-Scots Agency for funding to try dance, playing the lambeg and drama. Alex – Playing the drum has made me fun. introduce Highland Dance for the young Last year P5 pupils had lots of fun per- more confident in school. In conclusion the children and staff at people of the locality. forming for parents in Ulster-Scots the Dan Amy – I loved speaking Ulster-Scots McClintock PS look forward to growing Since starting in January 2011 this Gordon’s drama based on the Belfast Blitz. words! and enhancing their relationship with the energetic form of dance has been a The teaching staff at McClintock have Matthew – Learning about the McClintock Ulster-Scots Agency and strengthening resounding success with an average actively embedded Ulster-Scots into the family was really interesting. Ulster-Scots culture in County Tyrone. attendance of over 25 aged between 4 to curriculum and it has dovetailed seam- Danielle – Performing the Ulster-Scots 14-years-old. The participants come from lessly into the areas of World Around Us, drama made the topic of World War Two By Sam Dennison, McClintock P. S. a wide range of local and not so local pri- Literacy, the Arts and Music, enriching the come alive for me. Principal www.ulsterscotsagency.com www.ulsterscotsagency.com 15 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018 Burns by the Lagan set for Titanic Belfast

In a break with tradition, the “In the meantime, we want everyone to The Ulster-Scots Agency’s flagship Burns Ulster-Scots Agency’s flag- note that the concert will be tak- Concert will take place at Titanic Belfast ship Burns Concert will ing place in the fantastic sur- roundings of Titanic Belfast be held in Titanic Bel- on Tuesday 22nd January, fast in the shadow so save the date in your of the iconic Titanic diary and keep an eye staircase. out for announcements The concert, entitled in the local media Burns by the Lagan, and our social media will be a musical channels.” extravaganza featuring Burns by the Lagan the best of Scottish will form the basis of and Ulster-Scots musical an hour long television talent, under the direction production, which will be of Scottish traditional music broadcast by BBC Northern legend Phil Cunningham. Ireland and BBC Scotland on Ulster-Scots Agency Chief Executive Ian Burns Night, as well as an hour long Crozier said: “We are currently putting radio show presented by Ralph McLean the finishing touches to what promises to on BBC Radio Ulster. be a fantastic musical line-up, which we Both productions have received support intend to launch shortly. from the Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund. Centre hosts European Heritage Open Day

The Discover Ulster- Scots Centre opened on European Heritage Day earlier this month. Staff welcomed visitors from as far afield as France, USA, Scotland and Ireland. Visitors enjoyed talking with the Living History Ireland re-enactment team, who told stories of what life was like as a Gallowglass and Chieftan (mercenary warriors who were members of the clans of Scotland between the 13th and 16th centuries). Visitors also enjoyed the new Eric Montgomery Gallery and learned all about the Ulster-Scots in America from 1718 right up to the present day. The Discover Ulster-Scots Centre is based at 1-9 Victoria Street, Belfast. Community Network goes from strength to strength

2018 has been a busy one so far for the EVENTS COMMUNITY SUPPORT Ulster-Scots Community Network. We’ll soon see the return of both the We continue to work with groups across There’s been a greater emphasis on getting Small Pipe Ulster-Scots traditional music Ulster, providing advice about funding, back out into the community and helping sessions in the Discover Ulster-Scots assistance with developing policies and groups to improve what they offer to the Centre – usually on the first Wednesday of meeting the demands of funders, as well as Ulster-Scots community. Our staff continue the month – as well as playing host to the offering training as well as other support. to work with groups across all of Ulster Blackthorn Pipers Society who hold their We’re also an umbrella body for groups who promoting Ulster-Scots and lobbying a variety monthly gathering in the centre on the third need AccessNI checks carried out and have of agencies, including the Human Rights Wednesday of every month, with a guest been delivering these checks for a range Commission and the BBC on behalf of the Lobbying at the BBC piper playing a range of tunes. of groups. community. All are welcome at these events. Our OCN Accredited Ulster-Scots Course community an opportunity to come together Our Autumn and Spring programme will be has also been growing in popularity with SUMMER 2018 and meet friends, renew acquaintances and finalised soon and will see some interesting courses being delivered across Ulster. This summer has seen us take the Discover celebrate their culture. events featuring music, dance, Our next batch of graduates will be Ulster-Scots stall to a variety of events This summer we went along too bringing the literature and food through until March presented with their certificates in including the Spinning Yarns Festival stall with literature and Ulster-Scots themed of next year. We’re also planning to hold September and we’re still able to offer the in Antrim. We’ve also had the stall in items along with us and spent time chatting an event to mark the 50th anniversary of course out to community and voluntary attendance at a whole series of community to locals. the death of John Steinbeck who traced groups who want it in their own venue. picnics across Cavan and Monaghan. We’re looking to build on this within our work his ancestors back to Ballykelly in Co If you need any help then let us know on The picnics have always provided the over the coming year. Londonderry. 028 9043 6710 or [email protected] 16 www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2018

COMPETITION CAN YOU WIN A SET OF WW1 ULSTER’S VC HEROES OF THE GREAT WAR FIND YOUR POSTERS AND CARDS Q: What year did WW1 end?

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ULSTER-SCOTS PLACE TO VISIT Carrickfergus Museum: fascinating discoveries waiting to be made

Carrickfergus is the to the ever-evolving story of most archaeological- Carrickfergus. Film crews, scholars, family historians, musicians, archaeologists, diplomats and enthusiasts descended upon the midcoast The gallery features special region to examine the significance of 300 years of continuous migration from Ulster and its effect on the construction of ly explored town in exhibitions produced by the Northern Ireland. museum, as well as touring Maine’s past, present, and future. This month’s edition examines the special relationship with a special eight page pullout The finds on display at exhibitions from other Carrickfergus Museum pro- museums and institutions. vide a remarkable glimpse The education and into life in the town from community room is used for the medieval period to more curriculum-linked recent times. education programmes and The displays reflect the ex- for outreach work with the periences of ordinary people local community. and illustrate the dramatic Carrickfergus museum is and tumultuous events in within easy walking distance the town’s history. of town centre car parks. OPENING HOURS: These collections are Disabled parking is adjacent Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm, Saturday: 10am to 4pm displayed and interpreted to the building. CONTACT DETAILS: using a range of media, The museum is fully Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre including audio-visual accessible, including toilet 11 Antrim Street presentations and hands-on and baby changing facilities. Carrickfergus interactives. Induction loop systems are BT38 7DG Also featured is the installed in the main gallery community archive gallery for the audio-visual T: 028 9335 8245 that provides opportunities presentations. E: [email protected] for the local community to Exhibition details are also Carrickfergus Museum is located in the Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre. contribute their memories, available in large print FREE ADMISSION photographs and objects format in the gallery.