Scotch-Irish / Ulster-Scots History

Articles and discussion of various historical events concerning the Scotch-Irish. For example - The Plantation of Ulster, the Glorious Revolution ( 1690 ), the Scottish Covenanters and the Protestant Reformation, the Scotch-Irish founding of America, the American Revolution, the Battle of the Somme, World War 1 and 2, The building of the Titanic ect ect.

Scotch-Irish / Ulster-Scots Events,Literature and Culture

1. Ulster-Scots Agency

Listings of Scotch-Irish events, seminars, museum`s around the world. Reviews and comments about Scotch-Irish related books and media.

Ulster-Scots Videos

Music and cultural videos

Reviews

Book, CD, DVD and TV reviews.

Ulster-Scots food and recipies

Food with an Ulster/ Irish / Scottish slant.

Kilsally`s Ulster-Scots

Ulster-Scots / Scots Language

Discussing and promoting Ulster-Scots / Scots language. Also known as Ullans a form of Lallans or Lowland Scots.

The Appalachian Connection

The Ulster-Scots / Scotch-Irish and indeed the Scottish settled heavily in the Appalachian region / Southern states. This forum aims to discuss the close cultural connections and kinship that can be found between the people of the American South and Ulster / Scotland.

Genealogy

For the discussion of genealogy, family roots and family history

General Comments

For general discussion. All forums now require you to be a registered member to post. Feel free to create a profile and add your own avatar / picture.

Ulster Sport

Sporting News and Events concerning Northern Ireland, Ulster, All-Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Ulster Tourism

Tourist attractions, holiday resorts and social events and places in Northern Ireland / Ulster, Ireland and the UK. Open forum. Does not require registration to post.

Ulster Independence

For the discussion of Ulster / Northern Ireland Independence from both Dublin and London as a possible final and peaceful settlement to the political dilemma in Northern Ireland.

European Union

This area is for the discussion of the European Union (EU), the single European currency (the Euro), the European Economic Community and the drive to create a United States of Europe.

Ulster Troops in Iraq and around the world

Discussion and messages of support for Ulster Troops fighting and peace keeping around the world (Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo, ect)

War on Terror

For the discussion of worldwide terrorism and support for President Bush`s War on Terror, particularly against Irish Republican and Ulster Loyalist terrorist / paramiliatary groups.

News and Politics

News articles and topical discussion with regards Northern Ireland, the island of Ireland and mainland Great Britian.

Unionist Discussion Forum

For the discussion of Loyalist / Unionist political ideology and direction. We are anti-terrorist, so any posts supporting terrorism, hate or violence will be removed.

Religious and Theological

For the discussion of religious and theological related issues concerning the Scotch-Irish pre-disposition to the Reformed Protestant Faith`s, particularly Presbyterianism.

Orange Order, RBP, ABOD, Masonic

For the general discussion of the Loyal and fraternal orders.