WHY GLORIOUS GLENARM WILL Ulster-Scots Agency (Boord o Ulstér-Scotch) official publication SATURDAY JULY 8 2017 CAPTURE YOUR HEARTS - PAGE 16 Schomberg starlets honoured in front of capacity crowd at Reivers House w Arlene Foster makes awards presentation to Schomberg Society youngsters - full coverage on page 7 w ULSTER SCIENCE ROADSHOW LAUNCHED w THE STORY OF THE FRIENDS’ GOODWILL w ENTERTAINMENT FIT FOR A KING PAGE 3 PAGE 5 PAGES 8-9 2 www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAY JULY 8 2017 SATURDAY JULY 8 2017 Fair faa ye Continued success for Summer is upon us (even if the weather doesn’t always show Kirknarra School of Dance it), and with July and August comes a hectic period in the Ulster Scots community. Once again the Ulster-Scots Agency is providing funding to a variety of events and festivals across the province, details of which are included across pages 8 & 9. From the Dalriada Festival in the second week of this month through to the Broadisland Gathering taking us into early September, there is a variety of cultural showpieces to suit all age brackets. Just make sure you all get out and enjoy it! The 2017 pipe band season is back in full flow, with a number of competitions already having taken place in venues including Bangor and Lurgan Park. Details and pictures - and details of all the winners - are included on pages 10 & 11. Speaking of bands, there is a special feature on Milltown Accordion on page 14, while our Ulster-Scots Juvenile Pipe Band player in focus this issue is 17-year-old Chloe McGregor, who tells us how she was inspired by her dad Andy to take up the bagpipes at the age of just seven. Gordon Lucy’s article in his issue (page 13) focuses on Andrew Johnston, the 17th US President (his roots are in Mounthill near Larne), but the first to face impeachment proceedings almost 150 years ago. From the launch of the Ulster-Scots Agency’s new Ulster Science Roadshow (page 3), through to the Schomberg Society’s Reivers House visit attended by Arlene Foster (page 7), alongside regular Kirknarra dancers performing features such as Judith McLaughlin’s popular recipe (you can find at a recent competition this on page 15), I’m sure readers will find plenty of interest in this issue. t has been a busy couple of Enjoy your summer . and hopefully you’ll make a point months for the Schomberg’s of attending one or more of the many Ulster Scots-inspired Kirknarra School of Dance activities. Icompeting at many Competi- tions across the Province and Ian Crozier is Chief Executive of the Ulster Scots Agency also across the water in mainland Scotland. The dance troupe have had much The Ulster-Scot success gaining many trophies, medals and awards at very high The official newspaper for the Ulster-Scots Agency / levels. As well as competing, the Tha Boord o Ulster-Scotch Kirknarra School of Dance have also been busy performing at many The Kirknarra Dance Troupe community events and festivals, Main office: including getting ready for many strength and there are busy times The Ulster-Scots Agency displays during The Reivers Fes- ahead with the many exciting events The Corn Exchange tival. The recent highlight for the the girls will be appearing at during 31 Gordon Street Kirknarra girls was certainly meet- The Reivers Festival. We would Belfast BT1 2LG ing Arlene Foster in Reivers House, encourage everyone to come along Telephone: (028) 9023 1113 and receiving their Highland Dance to the Eleventh Night Fax: (028) 9023 1898 certificates from her. The Kirknarra celebrations in Kilkeel and enjoy Email: [email protected] team were delighted to get an op- some special choreographed danc- portunity to chat to her about their ing from the girls, which is certainly International callers dialling the Ulster-Scots Agency: passion for Highland Dancing and not to be missed.” Europe - 00 44 28 9023 1113 Ulster-Scots culture. Australia - 00 11 44 28 9023 1113 For more on Arelene Foster’s visit Pictured: Arlene Foster MLA A spokesperson from Kirknarra presents Kirknarra Dancer Jasmin USA - 011 44 28 9023 1113 to Reivers House, where she made School of Dance said: “Our Dance more presentations, turn to page 7 Cullen with her Highland Dance school is growing from strength to certificate in Reivers House Regional office in Raphoe: The Ulster-Scots Agency William Street, Raphoe Co Donegal Telephone: +353 7 4917 3876 CLICK ON THIS... Email: [email protected] WORD Editor: Gary McDonald For details of what’s on check out our events calendar - Associate Editor: Catriona Holmes www.ulsterscotsagency.com/events OF THE ISSUE Production: The Irish News Printing: Interpress NI Limited For Ulster-Scots news - www.ulsterscotsagency.com/news Dander The Ulster-Scot next edition: Saturday September 9 To sign up for the Ulster-Scots E-Newsletter - Deadline for copy: Wednesday August 23 visit www.ulsterscotsagency.com/newsletter/ Contributors should note that publication of any subscribe/register your details and receive updates Meaning: submitted article is at the Editor’s discretion on the areas that you are most interested. Join us on Facebook - visit www.facebook.com/ Walk/Stroll 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 JULY 8 2017 Ulster-Scots Agency launches new Ingenious Ulster Science Roadshow new science roadshow for schools which encourages pupils to engage A with science by learning about famous Ulster-Scots scientists and inventors has been launched by the Ulster-Scots Agency. Through the Ingenious Ulster Science Road- show pupils at 56 schools will have a fun and interactive opportunity to learn about science by participating in experiments which explain the science behind the inventions of famous Ulster-Scots like Harry Ferguson and in a range of subjects and we look forward John Dunlop; and the discoveries of William to working with colleagues in the education Thomson, Lord Kelvin, who was the greatest system to see how this and similar successful British scientist of the 19th Century. programmes can be rolled out across the Ulster-Scots Agency Chief Executive Ian country.” Crozier said: “Ulster-Scots have made an Science 2 Life, also known as Scientific Sue, enormous contribution to the development of has been commissioned to deliver the pro- the modern world through science and inno- gramme. Sue is dynamic and innovative in her vation. This is something that we should all approach to teaching as she endeavours to be proud of and it is important that children make STEM teaching simple,real and relevant should learn about these great Ulster-Scots to the modern world today. Sue has a vast and be inspired by them.” experience of teaching science world-wide to “This project is the Ulster-Scots Agency’s latest young and old. Previously Sue was awarded initiative to show how Ulster-Scots can play an the Guinness world record as teacher of the important part in the delivery of the curriculum largest practical science class! Discover Ulster-Scots Centre 13 miles of water, centuries of connections VISIT THE DISCOVER et a whole different story at the as words many people use every day Discover Ulster-Scots Centre in • Large journey planner map highlighting other ULSTER-SCOTS CENTRE Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. A Ulster-Scots places to visit VICTORIA STREET, CATHEDRAL QUARTER, BELFAST Gspacious exhibition gallery, open • Audio-visual terminals to watch films and Monday to Friday from 10 am until 4 pm and conduct research MONDAY– FRIDAY, 10AM–4PM entry is free of charge. • Display cases featuring rare artefacts and www.DiscoverUlsterScots.com Tel: 028 9043 6710 Ulster and Scotland are just 13 miles apart publications and at the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre you • Free Ulster-Scots literature can discover thousands of years of history, • Gift shop offering books, CDs and from the formation of the Giant’s Causeway tartanwares FREE (which links County Antrim with the Western The Centre is located within the historic Belfast ADMISSION Isles of Scotland) right up to the present day. Corn Exchange building which dates from The Discover Ulster-Scots Centre features: 1852. In 1859 the Corn Exchange hosted a • Exhibition panels covering ten major stories, major Robert Burns centenary event which was starting with the arrival of Edward Bruce in attended by Burns’ descendants who lived in 1315 the city. • Timeline room showing how events in Ulster For further information visit link with Scotland and the rest of the world www.discoverulsterscots.com or telephone • Language and literature area providing (028) 9043 6710 to speak to a member of EXHIBITION • LITERATURE • GIFTS examples of Ulster-Scots publishing, as well staff at the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre. 4 www.ulsterscotsagency.com SATURDAY JULY 8 2017 SATURDAY JULY 8 2017 Fun for all at the annual Dalriada Festival ummer is now well and truly her Dalriada debut. The Fureys and Dublin in the air and that means the City Ramblers are just some more of the long-anticipated annual Dalriada festival’s music offerings on 15th and S 16th July. The community of Glenarm will Festival at Glenarm Castle in Co Antrim is brightening our days with the take up the baton from July 17, hosting announcement of this year’s programme an action-packed programme of sporting highlights. events and other entertainment including As Ireland’s most popular family festival, a duathlon, triathlon, super-endurocross, attracting over 30,000 visitors each year, rowing regatta and mountain bike enduro Dalriada is again presenting a cornucopia race.