Performers at the
'Ulster-Scots meet St Patrick' evening with
the Mayor, Cllr James Tinsley and Minister
of Culture, Arts and Leisure,
Ald. Edwin Poots. Pictured (l-r) are:
conductor, Brian Welsh from the Hounds of
Ulster; Colin Slaine, Stonewall; Stephanie
Gwynne, Bentra School of Irish Dancing;
Andrew Cornett, Stonewall; compere Gareth
Fulton and Alan Hollywood, Hounds of Ulster.
THE Mayor of Lisburn, CIIr James Tinsley, hosted an evening
of music and dance on St. Patrick's day, which brought together
the local talents of Drumlough Pipe Band, the flutes and drums
of the Hounds of Ulster, musical trio Stonewall, traditional
Scottish folk group Canterach and the Bentra School of Irish
Dancing.
The evening, Chemed 'Ulster-Scots meet St Patrick' at Lagan
Valley Island, thrilled the audience with an array of enchanting
entertainment. The Mayor, Cllr Tinsley said: "This concert was
an excellent opportunity for local talent to unite and display
their magnificent skills under the same roof. The costumes,
music and dance made the evening
a truly unique experience. What makes the evening more
special is knowing that all proceeds from the concert will go to
the Make-A-Wish Foundation charity."
The St. Patrick's Day event was organised by Lisburn City
Council as part of the Good Relations Programme and in
association with the Ulster-Scots Agency.
Ulster Star
28/03/2008
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