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The Lady Piper of Carnlough, the US Rangers of Carrickfergus, and the sheep boy of Gortin.

The lady piper of Carnlough Netta Johnston, how the US Rangers were formed in Carrickfergus, and Alex Colhoun, the sheep boy of Gortin.

Netta Johnston - aka the Lady Piper of Carnlough, - who was recently honoured by the Ulster History Circle with a Blue Plaque in the place where she lived.

An exhibition at Carrickfergus marks the 80th anniversary of the formation of the US Rangers in Carrickfergus.

And Alex Colhoun, who tends the ancient Jacob's sheep breed at his farm in Gortin in county Tyrone.

54 minutes

Last on

Sat 20 Aug 2022 08:05

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  • Sat 20 Aug 2022 08:05

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