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News and Events - Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund

20
Feb

A Wee Drapp an’ a Yarn: New Ulster-Scots Series Premieres on NVTV, February 25th

20/02/25

NVTV is excited to announce the launch of A Wee Drapp an’ a Yarn, a unique new series that brings the rich history and culture of Ulster-Scots to life. Premiering at 8pm on […]

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31
Jan

Out Of The Silence on BBC One Northern Ireland

31/01/25

Tuesday 11 February, BBC iPlayer and BBC One Northern Ireland, 10.40pm Ulster-Scots poet Anne McMaster explores women’s writing in Northern Ireland in Out Of The Silence, a new documentary for BBC iPlayer and […]

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30
Jan

The Witch of Glentow set to scare an American audience in new Ulster-Scots drama short.

30/01/25

Having won the People’s Choice Prize at last year’s Standing Rock Film Festival in Ohio, USA with his film Oot Here Mae Lane, director Tristan Crowe will be showing an exclusive preview of […]

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21
Jan

A Thran Podcast Special: Celebrating Burns Night with Award-Winning Poet Stephen Dornan

21/01/25

In the run-up to Burns Night, this month’s episode of the Thran podcast features the award-winning poet and Robert Burns enthusiast, Stephen Dornan. Pour a wee dram and enjoy yer haggis as you […]

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17
Jan

 Ulster Unplugged: New USBF series from Northern Visions Television & Scots-Irish Media / EEO Ltd

17/01/25

This compelling five-part series explores the musical tradition of Ulster-Scots bands from the traditional to the singer song writer and has been supported by Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund. The premiere episode […]

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16
Jan

Northern Visions Television & Scots-Irish Media / EEO Ltd Announce the Launch of Two New TV Series: Flavours of Ulster and A Dander Through My Life

16/01/25

Northern Visions Television, in collaboration with Scots-Irish Media, is delighted to unveil two new series: Flavours of Ulster and A Dander Through My Life. Both series are proudly supported by Northern Ireland Screen’s […]

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10
Jan

Tartan Tales- A new two-part series for BBC iPlayer and BBC Two Northern Ireland

10/01/25

A new two-part series for BBC iPlayer and BBC Two Northern Ireland enters a unique world of tartan and meets the team behind a kilt shop on Belfast’s Sandy Row. Tartan Tales is […]

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04
Dec

Northern Visions Television & Scots-Irish Media / EEO Ltd Announce the Launch of New TV Series: Ulster-Scots Voices: Shaping a Global Legacy

04/12/24

This compelling four-part series explores the enduring rich heritage, cultural impact and global influence of the Ulster-Scots community, and has been supported by Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund. The series, which premiered […]

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27
Nov

A Virtual Journey Through Ulster-Scots Poetry: The return of The Woven Word

27/11/24

A 360° VIDEO SERIES EXPLORING THE ULSTER-SCOTS RHYMING WEAVER POETS Virtual Visit, in partnership with Hidden Ulster Tours, proudly presents The Woven Word: Series Two, an immersive ten-episode virtual reality (VR) series that […]

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30
Oct

Tractor the Future: The New USBF Funded Online Comedy Series

30/10/24

Get ready for a wild and wacky ride through time with Tractor the Future, an uproarious new online comedy series blending Ulster-Scots folklore with an anarchic sense of humour. Funded by Northern Ireland […]

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25
Oct

‘What Have The Ulster-Scots Ever Done For Us?’ Airs Sunday, 3 November on BBC Radio Ulster

25/10/24

How exactly have Ulster-Scots figures, their language and culture influenced so much of what we in Northern Ireland and beyond know and appreciate? Jennie Browne and Jane Rea are going to find out […]

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24
Oct

Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund and Tourism NI Collaborate to Refresh Golf Itinerary Videos Ahead of The 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush

24/10/24

As the world of golf turns its attention to Northern Ireland ahead of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Tourism NI has partnered with Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund to refresh its […]

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09
Oct

Ballybarnock Eco School Ulster-Scots learning resource for Key Stage 1 & 2

09/10/24

The pupils of Derryboy Primary School with Mr McClure and some of the children of Ballybarnock Primary School. Jetpack Learning is pleased to announce the launch of Ballybarnock Eco School – an interactive […]

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13
Sep

ULSTER-SCOTS BROADCAST FUND TELEVISION CALL

13/09/24

Northern Ireland Screen is pleased to announce the next television application call date for the Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund (“USBF”). Call dates: Closing date: Friday 17th January 2025 Decisions to be made before end […]

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09
Sep

Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen USA

09/09/24

Chef Paula McIntyre (right) sits out on a porch with Rachel Parton George (left) during filming for Paula’s new series.   Paula McIntyre returns for a new six-part series, Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen […]

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15
Aug

‘Mahon’s Way’ returns to UTV with a beautiful new series

15/08/24

Joe Mahon returns to UTV on Friday 30th August with ‘MAHON’S WAY’ for another series in which he will travel the length and breadth of Northern Ireland (and sometimes a wee bit further), […]

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07
Aug

Launch of digital series How Tae Highland Dance

07/08/24

In a groundbreaking collaboration with the Bready-based Sollus Highland Dancers, and with support from Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund, Triplevision Productions proudly presents the launch of How Tae Highland Dance. This vibrant […]

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31
Jul

New Podcast ‘The Auld Meetin’- Hoose Green’

31/07/24

A new podcast, The Auld Meetin’-Hoose Green, has been launched, dramatising the joys and hardships of life in a small Ulster-Scots community in the late 19th century. The sixteen episode series, supported by […]

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10
Jul

GB News’ Dougie Beattie explores the Great Migration of 1718 in New England

10/07/24

GB News correspondent Dougie Beattie has embarked on a revelatory journey through New England, capturing largely untold information and footage to bring to life the story of The Great Migration of 1718 from […]

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25
Jun

‘HARRY AND THE ART OF FLIGHT’ LAUNCHING AT THE ULSTER FOLK MUSEUM

25/06/24

Subculture Media is pleased to announce the premiere of five short educational films, collectively entitled Harry and the Art of Flight, directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker John T. Davis and funded by Northern […]

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29
May

USBF Digital Funding Announcement

29/05/24

Tourism and golf, Ulster-Scots poetry, American pioneers, drum majors and bedtime stories for children are among the diverse mix of digital projects recently supported by Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund. With thousands […]

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08
May

NVTV PRESENTS: RHYMING WEAVERS ANNIVERSARY

08/05/24

NVTV is honoured to present coverage of a celebration event marking the 50th Anniversary of the publication of John Hewitt’s Rhyming Weavers poetry anthology. The event was hosted by the Ulster University in […]

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12
Apr

Embark on an Historical Journey with My Yarns – a new Ulster-Scots Educational Resource

12/04/24

RMS Titanic, World War One and life in Victorian Times all feature in a new Ulster-Scots learning resource created by local educational technology company Jetpack Learning and funded by Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast […]

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21
Mar

NVTV Presents: VC of Kilkeel: The Story of Robert Hill Hanna – A Documentary Premiere

21/03/24

NVTV is honoured to announce the broadcast premiere of VC of Kilkeel: The Story of Robert Hill Hanna, an evocative documentary that celebrates the heroic life of Robert Hill Hanna, a son of […]

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19
Mar

Oul Treasures Returned To Their Former Glory

19/03/24

Oul Treasures is a Below The Radar production for BBC Northern Ireland, made with assistance from the Northern Ireland Screen Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund. The new four-part series for BBC Northern Ireland, following presenter Lolly […]

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