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24 Aug 04 - 11:36 PM (#1255915) Subject: Antrim/ Derry in Sept From: GUEST,Julia I have received a travel grant to work on a shipwreck research project in Derry & Antrim Northern Ireland. I'm going the last week of Sept. Will be seeking trad music circa 1740 as well as ship's records and genealogy. Any ideas for resources and places to stay? Thanks!! Julia |
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25 Aug 04 - 05:43 AM (#1256058) Subject: RE: Antrim/ Derry in Sept From: Fibula Mattock Resources, yes. The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra (North Down, near Bangor) have a set of the Lloyd's List which gives twice-weekly shipping information (including wrecks), although you'd need to check how far back their copies go. They might be able to help you out on the music aspect too. Also, the University of Ulster has a Centre for Coastal and Marine Research and have done a lot of studies on wrecks. |
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25 Aug 04 - 08:04 AM (#1256154) Subject: RE: Antrim/ Derry in Sept From: FIDDLE-4 Julia See matties bar around larne, johnny joes cushendall, The skerrie inn, newtowncromland, for music. Below matties there is a youth hostle still open I'am hopeing, plus a fancy hotel called the ballygally castle hotel -if you have lots of money. We'll put you on track with all the traditional music, Alright jim mcauley larne - co,antrim. |
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25 Aug 04 - 09:36 PM (#1256980) Subject: RE: Antrim/ Derry in Sept From: alison if you don't have lots of money... there's plenty of B&Bs & hostels... and Whitepark Bay youth hostel (don't have to be young!!) has got to be one in of the most scenic locations... and pretty handy for the Giants Causeway etc... wreck of the Girona gorgeous part of the world!! The Ulster Museum in Belfast used to have treasures from the Girona on display... probably still does slainte alison |
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26 Aug 04 - 11:05 AM (#1257325) Subject: RE: Antrim/ Derry in Sept From: Peter K (Fionn) Be sure to make contact with John Moulden at Portrush, who trades as Ulstersongs. He will be able to help with advice/info about songs and music of the period. He's a Mudcat member, but he might not look in that often these days, so better to email him. (You'll get the details by following the link.) |
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26 Aug 04 - 11:09 AM (#1257329) Subject: RE: Antrim/ Derry in Sept From: GUEST,Julia You are all very kind -Thanks!Will report when I come back Julia Jim Mcauley- I'd like to catch a session while I'm there- any specifics about days & times for those you mentioned. I won't have my harp with me but I can sing! you can e-mail me at castlebay@gwi.net |
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26 Aug 04 - 01:27 PM (#1257450) Subject: RE: Antrim/ Derry in Sept From: Peter K (Fionn) In case Jim doesn't look in for a while: Matties is from 4pm Saturdays, the Skerries claims to be Wednesday and Saturday nights, but Saturdays are much the safer bet. Try to arrive at Newtown Cromelin in daylight, as it's quite a scenic route down from the north coast. Johnny Joe's is Fridays I think. Also a scenic drive, this time round the coast (taking in Tor Head if you've got time). Depending how you're travelling, Belfast may easier to get to than some of these, in which case check Sessions (Northern Ireland) here (but note that the Kitchen Bar is now closed). The link also gives some Ballycastle sessions, which may be handy for you, depending where you're staying/working. |
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26 Aug 04 - 02:48 PM (#1257524) Subject: RE: Antrim/ Derry in Sept From: GUEST,Julia This is great! I will be travelling by public transport, probably in Belfast Thurs & fri then up towards Ballycastle (maybe out to Rathlin?) and of course the Giant's Causeway. After the weekend, I'll go to Derry and Omagh as I have appointments with museum people there. The ship (and people) I am researching left from Derry in July 1740 or 41, were dismasted in a storm and drifted around the north Atlantic until November when they came ashore on Grand Manan, New Brunswick. Some of the survivors were brought after 3-4 weeks to Pemaquid in Midcoast Maine (where I live) However one group ( 8-10 women and an infant)spent until April on the island when they were discovered by Passamoquoddy Indians who facilitated their rescue. I'm working on a musical commemoration of the event. The genealogy I have done shows 6 of the 8 family names in North Antrim. Anyway, that's the scoop. Thanks for all help and suggestions Best- Julia |
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31 Aug 04 - 06:14 AM (#1260534) Subject: RE: Antrim/ Derry in Sept From: GUEST,Philippa the Ulster American Folk Park near Omagh also has emigration records so give them a bell to see if they will be helpful and the Public Record Office in Belfast There is a great bluegrass/old timey festival at Ulster American folk park this weekend. You'll miss this annual event, but maybe the organiser of it can help you with musical queries? I think the Ballycastle folk club meets on Monday nights In Derry city there is usually a session at Sandinos, near the bus station, Sundays from about 4.30/5 pm. On the last Sunday of the month there is a folk club (singers circle, instruments welcome)at the Verbal Arts Centre, opposite the courthouse, from 8/8.30 until 11/11.30 pm also check with the Harbour Museum in Derry re your research |
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31 Aug 04 - 12:04 PM (#1260796) Subject: RE: Antrim/ Derry in Sept From: GUEST,julia I hope I'll meet up with ome of you folks at the various sessions.Looks like I'll be going to Omagh first as I have a meeting with the librarian there on Friday. Perhaps I'll make the Derry sessions on Sunday.. Will file a flught plan closer to the time Thanks Julia |