A Mighty Mallet: Episode 2 Samuel Thompson
In this episode we look at the work of Samuel Thomson from Templepatrick one of the few weaver poets to meet Robert Burns.
A Mighty Mallet: Episode 3 Porter & McKinley
In this episode we look at the work of Hugh Porter the Bard of Moneyslane & John McKinley from Co Antrim who’s most famous poem is The Giant’s Causeway.
A Mighty Mallet: Episode 4 David Herbison
In this episode we look at the work of David Herbison from Ballymena, also known as the ‘Bard of Dunclug’.
A Mighty Mallet: Episode 5 Sarah Leech
In this episode we look at the work of Sarah Leech from Co Donegal, the only known female Irish weaver poet.
A Mighty Mallet: Episode 6 Angela Graham
In this episode we look at weaver poetry today as we meet Angela Graham the Belfast born poet who’s latest collection of poetry is Sanctuary: There Must Be Somewhere.
A Mighty Mallet: Episode 7 Gary Morgan
In this episode we look at the future of Weaver Poetry as we meet the poet Gary Morgan.
A Mighty Mallet: Episode 8 Angeline King
In this episode we continue our look at the future of Wear poetry as we meet Angeline King, the author of A Belfast Tale and Snugville Street.
The Broadisland Gathering
From the early 1990s the community of Ballycarry celebrated music poetry and history and its Ulster-Scots heritage through the Broadisland Gathering. This programme explores its twenty-five year history. The village, with a population of approximately 950 people, has a vibrant community life with a community centre, three churches, sports clubs, fraternities and social groups. Volunteers […]
Forest Folk
Woodlands have played a crucial role in the history, economy and ecology of Northern Ireland and southwest Scotland. Our relationship with trees is also vital for our future. In this film we explore some of the stories and ideas that are embedded in the Ulster Scots culture.
Ever Hantin Echas: Episode 1
A series of short films exploring Ulster-Scots through historical objects and the stories behind them.