Garvagh, Maghera and the Maguires of Fermanagh
Anne Marie talks to William Roulston from the Ulster Historical Foundation on the Presbyterian families who left Ulster for America over 300 years ago, historian Dan Calley on the Maghera Rectory and the Maguires of Fermanagh are meeting up for a family gathering.
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The Ulster Emigrants of 1718
Over 300 years ago, one hundred Presbyterian families left Ulster looking for a better life in America. Anne Marie talks Dr William Roulston from the Ulster Historical Foundation about the emigrants from Aghadowey, Macosquin and Dunboe and hears about the Reverend James McGregor who led the travellers on their journey.
Maghera Rectory
Historian Dan Calley is fascinated by the Church Of Ireland Rectory in Maghera and takes Anne Marie on a tour of the striking three story house, the expansive grounds outside and reveals the private history behind the Georgian Rectory.
Maguire History Weekend
The Maguire name is one that has a great history in Fermanagh and this weekend Maguires from around the world are gathering at Enniskillen Castle for a special History weekend. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Museums Services Manager Sarah McHugh talks to Anne Marie all about the weekend events planned for the returning Maguire Clan.
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- Sat 12 May 2018 08:05主播大秀 Radio Ulster & 主播大秀 Radio Foyle
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