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Rams Island, The Sheriff Of Fermanagh and O'Hara's Castle

Anne Marie McAleese with the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique. Cleaning up a Lough Neagh island, Sheriff Selwyn in Fermanagh and Anne Marie goes back to school.

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Sat 28 Jan 201708:05
BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle

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High Sheriff of Fermanagh

High Sheriff of Fermanagh
Last week Selwyn Johnston from Enniskillen spoke about the 75th Anniversary of US Troops arrival in Northern Ireland. But this week, Anne Marie met up with him about being appointed High Sheriff for his home County, Fermanagh - it’s a fascinating and ancient office going back centuries.

Dominican College Portstewart

Dominican College Portstewart

Anne Marie was on her best behaviour when she met up with two of her old teachers at a place she has fond memories and has spent so much time in. Dominican College Portstewart, is a castle that sits on a cliff that has magnificent views over the Promenade and the Atlantic Ocean. It's also famously known as O’Hara's Castle but the college is now celebrating 100 years of the Dominican Education in the town and events will be running throughout the whole of 2017.

The Clans of Ulster Host Spring Imbolc Celebrations

The Clans of Ulster Host Spring Imbolc Celebrations

Traditionally it’s one of four festivals that hail the coming spring. And no better place than the modern village of Eglish, at the Brantry Bard Centre. The event will commemorate the ancient tradition of Imbolc which welcomes the coming of the longer days. They’ll be lots to do including learning how to make traditional bread, storytelling and music. Anne Maria talks to the Vice-Chairperson of The Clans of Ulster.

Tracing Your Ancestors

Tracing Your Ancestors
That’s what the Ulster Historical Foundation has been doing from 1956. And they have helped thousands of people trace their roots which has played a pivotal role in connecting families and local history. To mark this significant anniversary there is a celebration in words and music of the first 60 years of the Foundation. Anne Marie talks to the Director, Fintan Mullan.

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  • Sat 28 Jan 201708:05
    BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle

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The people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique.