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A trip to The Worlds and Seamus Heaney鈥檚 love of Ulster-Scots.

Celebrating Heaney ten years after his passing, a day out at The Worlds and an impressive property in Carnmoney.

Rab gets all the news and gossip from The World Pipe Band Championship on Glasgow Green, including a conversation with a drummer from Oman and a chat with the world champions. Marking ten years since he passed, Helen鈥檚 at the Heaney Someplace to discuss with an expert Seamus Heaney鈥檚 love of Ulster-Scots, finding how it鈥檚 peppered throughout his poetry. Meanwhile, Willie explores an impressive property that acts as a time capsule in Carnmoney being opened as part of European Heritage Days.

As always, listeners are invited to contact the programme with a good Ulster-Scots yarn or event to talk about. The easiest way to do that is by email - kintra@bbc.co.uk.

27 minutes

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  • Sun 3 Sep 2023 18:03