Programme of Events
Tuesday 24th November 2009 - Desertmartin Parish Church Hall, 8pm
“The Hamely Tongue of the Ulster-Scots” - This event will be an evening dedicated to the Ulster-Scots language which will be presented by Mr Gary Blair and guests. The event will include storytelling, readings/recitals. Other attractions will include exhibitions and displays of literacy works from Ulster-Scots writers and poets. This event is to promote and highlight the importance of the Ulster-Scots Language. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the event. Admission £3, children free.
Wednesday 25th November 2009 - Desertmartin Parish Church Hall, 8pm
“A Living History of the Ulster-Scots” - This event will be delivered through lectures and displays of Ulster-Scots History by Mr Gordon Lucy from the Ulster Society which will feature a special focus on how the local area and the Province of Ulster developed and transformed since the Plantation by the Scottish and Irish settlers during that period in our history as well as exploring the Ulster-Scots in America. There will also be lectures on ancestry and genealogy of the Scottish and Irish Clans and there will be exhibitions and displays and Traditional Ulster Music. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the event. Admission £3, children free.
Thursday 26th November 2009 - Desertmartin Parish Church Hall, 8pm
“Traditional Ulster-Scots Cooking and Ceilidh” - This event will be a demonstration of wholesome Ulster-Scots cooking using traditional recipes and ingredients. The demonstration is to promote the Ulster-Scots traditions using Ulster-Scots recipes. There will also be Demonstrations of Traditional Scottish Music which will be performed by the Alistair Scott Ceilidh Band and Dancing where there will be an opportunity to get up and have a go and join in on the fun. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the event. Admission £3, children free.
Friday 27th November 2009 - Royal Hotel, Cookstown, 8pm
“St Andrew’s Night” - This will be the finale of our festival which will be a celebration of our Ulster-Scots traditions and culture. There will be a wide variety of entertainment that will appeal to everyone. The line up of artistes taking part will be traditional musician, storyteller, poet and writer Willie Drennan together with the Ulster-Scots Folk Orchestra, other attractions will be Pipers, Dancers and Accordionists. There will be a hot and cold buffet supper served at this event and admittance will be by ticket only. Tickets will cost £10 each and are available from group members or alternatively, contact the Group Secretary, Gareth Campbell on 07740175745 for tickets or further information.
