04/03/2009
Patrick Uncovered!
A group that promotes Northern Ireland's scots heritage is to reveal all on the Irish saint.
As St Patrick's Day looms, the Ulster-Scots Community Network is preparing to launch an exhibition on the life, work and legacy of Patrick, patron saint of Ireland.
With the support of the Good Relations Branch of Belfast City Council, the Community Network has revisited the work carried out by St Patrick's Heritage Association in the late 1990s.
The resulting exhibition addresses key areas for anyone wishing to appreciate and understand the real significance of Patrick in NI.
These issues include looking at who exactly was the real Patrick, where did Patrick come from and how did Patrick become associated with Ulster?
The question of why Patrick returned will be examined too and of course, what did Patrick believe in will be in focus?
An accompanying display and leaflet examines how the wider Protestant community have historically recognised Patrick including church, military and loyal order celebrations.
The exhibition will be officially launched at 11.30am on Friday 6th March -appropriately in the St Patrick's room of St Matthew’s Parish Church - Woodvale Road, Belfast and will then tour a number of locations throughout Ulster in the coming months.
(BMcC)
As St Patrick's Day looms, the Ulster-Scots Community Network is preparing to launch an exhibition on the life, work and legacy of Patrick, patron saint of Ireland.
With the support of the Good Relations Branch of Belfast City Council, the Community Network has revisited the work carried out by St Patrick's Heritage Association in the late 1990s.
The resulting exhibition addresses key areas for anyone wishing to appreciate and understand the real significance of Patrick in NI.
These issues include looking at who exactly was the real Patrick, where did Patrick come from and how did Patrick become associated with Ulster?
The question of why Patrick returned will be examined too and of course, what did Patrick believe in will be in focus?
An accompanying display and leaflet examines how the wider Protestant community have historically recognised Patrick including church, military and loyal order celebrations.
The exhibition will be officially launched at 11.30am on Friday 6th March -appropriately in the St Patrick's room of St Matthew’s Parish Church - Woodvale Road, Belfast and will then tour a number of locations throughout Ulster in the coming months.
(BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
02 March 2018
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
16 March 2009
St Patrick Celebrations Hit Belfast
It's carnival time in Belfast as thousands get ready to flock to the city centre and party the patron saint's day away. The parade - at noon - is from the City Hall along Donegall Place to Castle Junction, into Castle Place, along High Street and into Custom House Square.
St Patrick Celebrations Hit Belfast
It's carnival time in Belfast as thousands get ready to flock to the city centre and party the patron saint's day away. The parade - at noon - is from the City Hall along Donegall Place to Castle Junction, into Castle Place, along High Street and into Custom House Square.
13 October 2009
St Patrick Themed Hotel Planned
Downpatrick, one of Northern Ireland's most historic towns, has been selected for a new £14 million hotel right in the heart of the famous St Patrick’s Trail. Plans unveiled today reveal a three-star-deluxe 80 bedroom themed 'St Patrick’s Abbey Hotel'.
St Patrick Themed Hotel Planned
Downpatrick, one of Northern Ireland's most historic towns, has been selected for a new £14 million hotel right in the heart of the famous St Patrick’s Trail. Plans unveiled today reveal a three-star-deluxe 80 bedroom themed 'St Patrick’s Abbey Hotel'.
20 February 2025
£3.1m In Grants Awarded To Rural Community Groups
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has announced £3.1 million in grants under the Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS). The funding will benefit an estimated 150,000 people living in rural areas.
£3.1m In Grants Awarded To Rural Community Groups
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has announced £3.1 million in grants under the Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS). The funding will benefit an estimated 150,000 people living in rural areas.
18 May 2016
Planning Permission Granted For New 'Town Centre' In West Belfast
Outline planning permission has been granted to develop a new 'town centre' in the Colin area of west Belfast.
Planning Permission Granted For New 'Town Centre' In West Belfast
Outline planning permission has been granted to develop a new 'town centre' in the Colin area of west Belfast.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.