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The United Irishmen
Episode 2 of 4
Billy Kay recounts the revolutionary period when Scots Presbyterians united with Irish Catholics to lead the movement for home rule; as well as discussing the radical weavers.
Billy Kay recounts the story of the Scots of Ulster from earliest times to the present day. He explores the revolutionary period when Scots Presbyterians united with Irish Catholics to lead the movement for home rule. He also discusses the radical weavers - poets of Ulster who were influenced by Burns and Fergusson and wrote in the Scots tongue.
Last on
Sun 12 Oct 199714:30
BBC Radio Ulster
Clips
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Literacy and Burns in Ulster
Duration: 02:31
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Weaver poets and the United Irishmen’s revolt
Duration: 02:29
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Celtic Unification: Catholics and Presbyterians
Duration: 02:48
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Scottish traditions and songs in Ulster
Duration: 01:53
Broadcasts
- Tue 17 Jul 199013:30BBC Radio Ulster
- Sun 12 Oct 199714:30BBC Radio Ulster
