Celebrating Hamilton & Montgomery in Donaghadee
Liam Logan is in a tent in Donaghadee chatting to Vanessa Wilson, Director of Culture for the Ulster-Scots Agency. She tells Liam about the ‘Cultural Festival Evening’ taking place to commemorate the Hamilton and Montgomery settlement including music from Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band.
Liam meets members of the Valhalla Street Theatre Group including one of the authors of ‘18 miles to Freedom’, Paul Whitla, who tells Liam a bit about the drama.
Bill Montgomery talks about how his ancestor built Donaghadee harbour. (Broadcast: 7 Jun 2006)
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