Lough Erne, Scarva and Larne
The first new Lough Erne clinker boat in 50 years, the Scarva bandstand is ready for spring, and a celebration of 90 years of Irish dancing in Larne.
Fred and George Ternan have built the first clinker boat from scratch in 50 years, the Victorian bandstand in Scarva is ready for a new season of concerts and a new exhibition looks back at the last 90 years of Irish dancing in Larne. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese with the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique.
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'They may not be a steam train but.......'
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'I started in the girl guides over 50 years ago'
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'The first time one of these boats has been built in 50 years'
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Clinker boats
For over a hundred years Clinker boats were built by hand in Fermanagh for people who lived on the Islands to get back and forth to different parts of the county. Anne Marie talks to Fred Ternan of the Lough Erne Heritage group about the Clinker boat that he and his brother George have recently built.
Scarva Concert Band Season
Anne Marie chats to Leah Duncan聽about the聽Scarva Concert Band Season that runs聽each Sunday from April until September聽and聽the聽bands that will be performing at the Victorian bandstand on Scarva Green.聽
Larne Irish Dancing Exhibition
Anne Marie talks to Angeline King about an exhibition that explores the history of Irish dancing in Larne 90 years after the first festival took place. The exhibition includes artifacts, photographs and dresses on display including a replica costume based on a photograph taken in 1904.
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- Sat 14 Apr 2018 08:05成人快手 Radio Ulster & 成人快手 Radio Foyle
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