Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Milwaukie Irish Fest Part 2

The highlight for the Ulster-Scots Agency at the Milwaukie Irish Fest this year was its sponsorship of the Londonderry and Donegal Showcase.There are certain parts of neighbouring Ireland counties, Londonderry and Donegal that are instantly recognisable. Things like Derry’s monumental … Continue reading

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The Milwaukie Irish Fest Part 1

Last week I attended the Milwaukie Irish Fest in Wisconsin, USA. This promotes and celebrates all aspects of Irish Culture, including both Gaelic and Ulster-Scots,and hopes to instill in future generations an appreciation of Irish Heritage. I was originally invited … Continue reading

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The Lord's Prayer in Lakota Sioux

Atéŋyaŋpi maĥpíya ektá naŋké čiŋ ničháže wakĥáŋlapi kte;Nitĥókičuŋze ú kte; maĥpíya ektá tókhel nitĥáwačĥiŋ ečhúŋpi kiŋ hé iyéčhel makĥá Akáŋl ečhúŋpi kte, aŋpétu otóiyohi aĝúyapi kiŋ lé uŋk’úpi yé;Na waúŋĥtanipi kiŋ uŋkákičiktuŋžapi yé uŋkiš tóna šičáya ečháuŋkičuŋpi kiŋ iyéčhel awičhauŋkičiktuŋžapi;Na … Continue reading

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Archibel Wilson of Conlig

In The Ulster People:41, by Dr Ian Adamson OBE, Friday, June 17. 2011, I wrote – Archibel Wilson’s gravestone On 26th June 1798, my ancestor Archibel Wilson of Conlig was hanged, aged only 26 years, at the Far Rocks above … Continue reading

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The Shire Reeve's Tale:40 The Georgia Connection Part 2

As a result of my visit to Georgia in October,2009 I have now received this letter from the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office in Calhoun, Georgia. Robert has visited Belfast on several occasions. He was very fortunate to have been allowed … Continue reading

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The Shire Reeve’s Tale:39 The Georgia Connection Part 1

On Saturday, 17th October, 2009 I gave a speech at the Spirit of the South Award Dinner in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. This is what I said:Let me introduce myself in Tsalagi…Cherokee., as in this area they were once Ani Yun … Continue reading

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The Ullans Saga: Part 13

Tuesday, August 9. 2011 Belmont Tower (Old Belmont Primary School) Ian Adamson with Helen Brooker           Robin Mc Minnis and Helen Brooker of the Old Belmont School Preservation Trust have proposed the former school as a … Continue reading

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The Shire Reeve's Tale:38

On 26th July, with my friends the Lord Bannside and Baroness Eileen Paisley, I met the Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD in his office at Leinster House, Dublin. Among other topics, we discussed the coming decade of Centenaries and co-operation between … Continue reading

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