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Glen Espie book launch

Dalaradia would like to thank the Breen Association and all who contributed tonight to a packed house to hear the story of Glen Espie and his life in the UDR and how he survived 3 seperate gun attacks on his life by IRA paramiltary gangs. Credit to Carrickfergus Community Forum and Cookstown Regimental Associatio , …

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www.makingnorthernireland.co.uk

Dalaradia with Pretani Associates were honoured to host an evening promoting the new Ulster Scots website – www.makingnorthernireland.co.uk This educational site is excellent for young and old with the accompanying comic style booklet telling historically accurate stories. Heartily recommended to all and congratulations to Emeritus Professor Wesley Hutchinson for producing this fantastic resource.

Dr David Hume book launch

Yesterday evening Dalaradia were delighted to host Dr David Hume whom gave a talk and book signing of his new book “No Smoke Without Fire”. Well done to all who braved the elements and we highly recommend the book.

Glen Espie book launch

On Tuesday 13th December – Dalaradia welcome Glen Espie for his book launch and discussion. Glen Espie, a plumber and part-time UDR soldier in Tyrone survived being ambushed and shot by the IRA not once, but three times . With one of the guns used on him later found with IRA man Jim Lynagh who …

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Thrive / Family Connections

Dalaradia were delighted to host a meeting of Thrive / Family Connections and Barnardos at The Whitehouse. Hoping all the good work continues to help our young people in these challenging times.

Folklore, Superstitions and Strange Goings On

“Folklore, Superstitions and Strange Goings On” Author Dr. David Hume talks about and reads extracts from his new book “No Smoke without Fire” with stories from across East Antrim and beyond. Venue: The White House, Whiteabbey Date:  December 12, 2022 Time: 7.30pm Dare you attend? If you are interested please contact 02890 801690 or whitehouseni21@gmail.com

A Quest for Dalaradia – Carrickfergus

For anyone interested in viewing our Dalaradia film “A Quest for Dalaradia” you can next Tuesday evening in the Carrickfergus Official Glasgow Rangers Supporters Club. The film tells the history of the pre gaelic Ulster people. Free entry with a bite to eat. All welcome

Ulster Scots Culture

Yesterday, as part of Council Leid Week, our group hosted a discussion on Ulster Scots Culture and its growing effect in working class communities. A great session with huge thanks to Pretani Associates, Prof Hutchinson (author of The Ulster Scots Imagination) and Andrew Ferguson from Plymouth University. Already planning for 2023 Burns Week!

Newtownabbey Primary Schools

This morning Dalaradia at the Whitehouse were proud to host a regular meeting of the Headmasters of Newtownabbey Primary Schools. A great bunch of teachers dedicated to building the Educational Attainment of our Boroughs young people and securing a bright future for our children. Afterwards the Head Teachers asked if the Whitehouse can be the …

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Councils Ulster Scots Leid Week

Dalaradia staff were delighted to initiate the Councils Ulster Scots Leid Week from the Whitehouse. Although it was teeming, guide Donal took a group on a wee danner exploring our local Ulster Scots heritage and culture. Haste ye back