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The Last Folk Bards of Ulster

Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU
Watch an intimate performance by Joshua Burnside on Saturday 25th October in the Ulster Folk Museum, alongside readings by Anne McMaster and performan

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We've commissioned Joshua Burnside to explore the Huddleston archive and write two new works based on his research, building a bridge and uniting these two bards through music.

Through this collaboration, we hope to bring Huddleston's legacy to life - because our archives are more than historic documents. They're resources that continue to move us and help us learn from the past – inspiring creativity in modern artists and thinkers, but also teaching us about language, cultural identity and our place in a fast-paced modern world.

Watch this intimate performance by Joshua Burnside on Saturday 25th October in the Ulster Folk Museum, alongside readings by Anne McMaster and performances of Huddleston's writings.

What to know:
-This event is part of Ards and North Down Borough Council's Leid and Lairn Festival; a celebration of the rich language, culture, and history of the Ulster-Scots tradition.
-Your ticket includes general admission to the museum, please come along early to explore the Ulster Folk Museum. The Folk Museum closes at 16:00 so after this, only the Omagh Meeting House will be open for the event.
-This event is open to all but is a seated performance in the museum's Omagh Meeting House so may not be suitable for young children.

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£12.00 per ticket
Child£7.45 per ticket
Concession£9.45 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Season (25 Oct 2025)
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Saturday16:00 - 17:00

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