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Radio Ulster,04 Jul 2026,54 mins

America 250, Haughey's Fort, and Sailing on Strangford

Your Place and Mine

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The cultural and historical links between Cullybackey and the Declaration of Independence are explored, along with Haughey’s Fort in Armagh - a major prehistoric site dating back 3,000 years and one of Europe’s oldest. Helen Mark goes sailing on Strangford Lough with the East Down Yacht Club. Plus, a remarkable exhibition at Hillsborough Castle reveals its unique connections to American history, a look back at the busker from Glengormley who became a Hollywood screen idol, and the Ulster College of Music celebrates 60 years of inspiring cross-community music in Belfast. Presented by Helen Mark.

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