Wednesday & Thursday I was in Donegal Town, in Co. Down taking part in an event organised by the Ulster Scots Community Network and what turned out to be an excellent project.
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Over the two day's a number of Local schools visited Donegal Castle where they were entertained and educated by Matthew Warwick - fife, history and bagpipes - Andrew Mattison - Living History, Ian Carlisle - Accordion, - Alan McCormick Bagpipes, Kelly Forsythe Ulster Scots Dancing, an myself - Lambeg Drum, whistle an fife.
-The children were split into groups and spent around 20 minutes at each workshop then rotated, the children appeared to really enjoy the experience and were a pleasure to work with.
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I have to say that they really are aware of their Ulster Scots Culture and do have a sense of their Ulster Scots Identity - and in my opinion should be supported as often as possible - even though it is 138 miles from Bangor.
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So thanks are extended to all the folk at the Ulster Scots Community Network and Jim Millar for giving me permission to attend the event.
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HMA
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