The travels, achievements and influences of Ulster Scots in America are recounted by Wendy Austin. For queries about this programme, please contact the Ulster-Scots Producer, Laura Spence at laura ...

They all say the vision of Irish America that is still common in the ... although he follows in the footsteps of the Ulster-Scots emigrants who provided so many early US presidents.

record and bring together a collection of archive documents that showcase the strong influence that people from Ulster had in shaping America. “I am also keen our shared partnership will provide ...

It will address questions such as why did they leave, who left, their arrival in colonial America and their legacy. This project reflects the Institute’s objective to explore the experience of the ...

Gordon Lyons has unveiled an agreement he says will put Northern Ireland “front and centre” of celebrations next year marking ...

Ulster-Scots is a version of the Scots language that ... were discriminated against in Ireland at this time - James fled to America after the rebellion was crushed. His poem The Passengers tells ...

On Wednesday morning, the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) criticised the failure by the executive to appoint commissioners for the Irish language and Ulster-Scots.

If you fancy a career change, have you considered applying for the new post of Ulster Scots commissioner? Don’t worry as the Irish News reports you don’t even need to be able to speak it: The head of ...

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced over £750,000 for the Ulster American Folk Park in County Tyrone, as part of ...

A selection of Ulster Scots literary, historical and folklore sources. The Supernatural in Ulster Scots Literature and Folklore Project was funded by MAGUS/Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure. Its ...

The new Stormont commissioner for Ulster Scots will not be required to speak the language – unlike their counterpart for Irish. Despite the advert for the £79,000-£89,000 role appearing in ...