Ulster-Scots Agency considers culture projects

She revealed the agency’s interest in response to an Assembly Question tabled by DUP MLA Gregory Campbell who asked how her Department would build on the cultural impact of ‘On Eagles Wings,’ the successful stage show account of the Ulster-Scots diaspora in North America.

Ms Ní Chuilín replied: “Events such as on ‘Eagles Wing’ received funding from various sources within my Department including the Ulster-Scots Agency and Arts Council lottery funds. Such events have strived to promote the Ulster-Scots heritage and cultural issues.

“The Ulster-Scots Agency continues to work alongside the Lyric Theatre and playwright Dan Gordon on the Pat and Plain series of school dramas. The Pat and Plain series were awarded a cultural diversity award from the ‘Theatrical Management Association’ in October 2011.

“The Ulster-Scots Agency is currently considering projects to support other forthcoming events including the 2013 Derry Capital of Culture celebrations.

“The Arts Council has identified events like the centenary of the Titanic in 2012 and the Cultural Olympiad programme which will bring considerable focus and attention next year.”