The Eagle Wing Voyage 1636

Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities

Description

Talked about the voyage of the Eagle Wing ship in 1636 to the American colonies and the rise of Presbyetrianism in Ulster in the seventeenth century. A precursor to my talk in Groomport on the following Friday.

Subject

History of religion and emigration.

Period1 Sept 2024

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitleKintra
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletBBC Radio Ulster
    Media typeRadio
    Duration/Length/Size15 minutes
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date1/09/24
    DescriptionHelen Mark presents BBC Radio Ulster’s weekly Ulster-Scots magazine show. This week she’s been to Groomsport to hear about the forthcoming Eagle Wing Festival and learn about the Co. Down village’s fascinating history.
    Producer/AuthorHelen Mark
    URLhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0022kct
    PersonsAndrew Sneddon
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Other

TitleCelebrating Eagle Wing Festival
LocationGroomsport, , Northern Ireland
Period6 Sept 2024 → 6 Sept 2024
Linkhttps://www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/whats-on/celebrating-the-eagle-wing-p914981

Keywords

  • Eagle Wing
  • Presbyterianism
  • Groomsport
  • America
  • Emigration
  • Ulster
  • Northern Ireland