Ulster-Scots Talk - Family Names - Frae the Lowlands Till the Lough

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A talk by Deirdre Speer-Whyte on the journey of Ulster-Scots family names from Scotland to Mid Ulster, during Ulster-Scots Leid Week.

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Celebrating Ulster-Scots Leid (Language) Week 2026

Discover the complex journey of Ulster-Scots family names from their origins in Scotland to Mid Ulster. A talk by Deirdre Speer-Whyte Suitable for all ages

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