Selected Highlights
Leid and Lairn: A Celebration of Ulster-Scots Language and Heritage
Description
Ards and North Down Borough Council is excited to announce the Leid and Lairn Festival, a month-long celebration of the rich language, culture, and history of the Ulster-Scots tradition.
The festival provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Ulster-Scots, from its language and powerful folklore to its influential role in shaping local history.
Running from Saturday 26 October to Tuesday 26 November, the festival offers a vibrant mix of events that showcase the depth and beauty of Ulster-Scots heritage through music, poetry, storytelling, film, and a historical exhibition. Taking place across the Borough, the events offer something for everyone.
Highlights of the festival include a digital film screening of Tha Queen O’Wuntér at Donaghadee Community Centre and a talk with Anne McMaster, that explores the winter myths of the Cailleach, NI Opera presents From Old to New: Ulster-Scots Songs, a lunchtime concert exploring how Ulster-Scots song has changed over time. Stories and Songs of the Seanchaí at Portico, Portaferry will feature folksinger, songwriter and storyteller Colin Urwin for some beautiful ballads and rhyming monologues.
Join Valhalla Street Theatre for a theatrical walking tour through historic Newtownards, and an exhibition at Ards Visitor Information Centre will delve into the lasting influence of Ulster-Scots on local place names and culture.
Tickets & Pricing
About The Venue
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sat, 02 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Mon, 04 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sat, 09 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 9:00am - 9:00pm
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