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DUP Leader Speaks Up For Ulster-Scots

Mar 11 2004

DUP MEP Ian Paisley intervened in a European Parliament debate on language funding to secure special consideration for Scots-Irish, or Ulster -Scots.

The Irish language, which is designated as a "working" but not an "official" language, was the subject before the Strasbourg House when the DUP leader got up to demand that the " principle of equality" be applied.

He asked that there should be a level playingfield of support for all the languages, and was supported by other MEPs, including one from Cornwall, where the language issue is also alive.

Commissioner David Byrne undertook to give "this blossoming language" sympathetic consideration when funding is reviewed.

Dr Paisley said he was very pleased by the "good reception" across the House for his proposal.

'Black' future for NI Angus farmers

Martin Cassidy
BBC NI rural affairs correspondent

A booming demand for Aberdeen Angus beef is earning Northern Ireland farmers bonuses of more than £50 a beast, and providing a rich dividend from the Ulster Scots connection.

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Putting The Twelfth In Focus
Mar 8 2004

COLOURFUL images of Orangemen marching in the July 12 parade with banners, bands and bowlers are being sought in a competition to promote the event.

Sponsored by the Community Relations Council and the Ulster Scots Agency, The Twelfth in Focus contest hopes to unearth photographs that best capture the festival atmosphere surrounding the Battle of the Boyne commemoration.

As the Twelfth is their biggest day of the year, Dr David Hume, the Orange Order's director of services, said there could be many photographic gems taken over the years which deserve a wider audience.

The Grand Master of the Orange Order Robert Saulters has given his support to the competition and said he hoped members and friends of the Institution would enter photographs.

"I am looking forward to seeing entries from across Northern Ireland and also hope the Irish Republic will not be left out," he said.

The Order will be publishing the winning photographs as a series of postcards offered for sale to Orangemen throughout the world.

It also plans to use the best pictures as part of a travelling exhibition.

The competition is open to both amateur and professional photographers and covers any aspect of the July celebrations. The deadline for entries is 4pm on Friday, April 23.

Entries will be judged during May and the winners notified by the end of month. Entry forms are available by phoning the Orange Order on 028 9070 1122.