CUSUBT

The official X page of tha Commissary o tha Ulstèr-Scotch an Ulstèr-Bïtisch Heirskip / The Commissioner for Ulster-Scots and Ulster-British Tradition (CUSUBT)

[JLF International @JLFLitfest]

How do the languages we speak affirm our national and cultural identities? Does language activism work against the promotion of tolerance and reconciliation?

Entry to all venues across the festival is free!
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22 - 31 May, 2026
Belfast, Armagh, Dundalk, Dublin

[Arts Council of Northern Ireland @ArtsCouncilNI]

Belfast Book Festival is back from 4th - 11th June 2026, showcasing the very best of Northern Ireland's literary talent 📚

The festival, run by the Crescent Arts Centre and supported by the Arts Council, will host a series of conversations, workshops and events suited to people of all ages and experiences - from storytelling for toddlers, to panel discussions with non-fiction authors, a poetry slam event, and a literary themed quiz.

Read more: https://t.co/eJWxkY2Gcm

#ACNISupported #NationalYearOfReading2026

[Fair Faa Ye @fairfaaye]

Mauchie (adj): warm, damp, muggy weather. Shares cognates with other Germanic forms: Danish ‘mug’ meaning mildew, Norwegian ‘muggen’ meaning fusty and English ‘muck’ meaning wet and decaying #UlsterScots

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At Ulster University this afternoon to contribute to a panel discussion and Q&A session on ‘Tongue, Tribe and Self’ alongside Pól Deeds and Lata Sharma chaired by @malodoherty as part of the @JaipurLitFest.

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...the Commissioner attended the Garden Party in Royal Hillsborough alongside colleagues Pól Deeds and Katy Radford with the opportunity to meet SoS @hilarybennmp, the dFM @little_pengelly and Ann Davison representing the @UlsterScotsAgen. 2/2
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Today saw a detailed discussion with Department for Community officials, as part of ongoing contact, about the development of the legally required Executive strategy for Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture. While yesterday... 1/2

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We've had great news! We've found out our Application for Observer Membership of the International Association of Language Commissioners (IALC) has been approved! We look forward to working closely with them in the near future.

[CUSUBT @_cusubt]

Thanks to @MatthewOToole2 for visiting today to discuss the establishment of the office, the future work planned and the various challenges as a new public body in Northern Ireland.

[CUSUBT @_cusubt]

Yesterday we hosted A Heirskip o Sang as part of the OICE/Belfast Exposed BIEN event.

Huge thanks to all who joined us. A special shoutout to the talented Lisa Dawson for her beautiful mix of traditional and original songs.

A wonderful lunchtime celebrating song & heritage.

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📅 12 May 2026 ⏰ 13:00 📍 Belfast Exposed
🔗 https://t.co/5LEO3Akc31

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🌟 Upcoming Exhibition | Belfast Exposed 🌟

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In partnership with the Office of Inclusion & Cultural Expression (OICE), Belfast Exposed presents 𝗕𝗜𝗘𝗡 (𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵? 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵? 𝗘𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿? 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿?), we are holding an Ulster‑Scots musical exhibit 'A Heirskip o Sang' performed by 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝘀𝗼𝗻.

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https://t.co/8sbHUuerXH

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🌟 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 🌟
Upcoming Exhibition | Belfast Exposed

Ulster‑Scots “A Heirskip o Sang” — a musical exhibit by Lisa Dawson, exploring identity, culture & belonging through song and sound.

📅 12 May 2026 ⏰ 13:00 📍 Belfast Exposed

More info: https://t.co/Arjp1fILvy

[CUSUBT @_cusubt]

🌟 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 🌟
Upcoming Exhibition | Belfast Exposed
Ulster‑Scots “A Heirskip o Sang” — a musical exhibit by Lisa Dawson, exploring identity, culture & belonging through song and sound.

📅 12 May 2026 ⏰ 13:00 📍 Belfast Exposed

More info: https://t.co/Arjp1fILvy

[CUSUBT @_cusubt]

📅 12 May 2026 ⏰ 13:00 📍 Belfast Exposed
🔗 https://t.co/5LEO3Akc31

[CUSUBT @_cusubt]

🌟 Upcoming Exhibition | Belfast Exposed 🌟

[CUSUBT @_cusubt]

In partnership with the Office of Inclusion & Cultural Expression (OICE), Belfast Exposed presents 𝗕𝗜𝗘𝗡 (𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵? 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵? 𝗘𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿? 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿?), we are holding an Ulster‑Scots musical exhibit 'A Heirskip o Sang' performed by 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝘀𝗼𝗻.