Monday, June 21, 2010
Ulster-Scot ethnic consciousness around the world
'There's a growing ethnic consciousness of Ulster Scot or Scotch-Irish ancestry in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, where both Scottish and Irish settlement took place in the expansion of British rule in these areas. Despite their descendants, if they knew their Ulster-Scot ancestry, were somewhat incorrectly identified simply as "Irish", "Scottish" or "British" for a long period of time, although it should be noted that in America the Ulster emigrants usually called themselves "Irish". And in the turn of the 20th century, several thousands of Ulster Scots migrated to Argentina, where a large British descent community thrives includes Ulster Scots, but not clearly known how many persons of Ulster Scottish ancestry are in Argentina.'
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A lot of stuff there I didn't know about. Thanks for the info
ReplyDeleteJust to add Palmetto Patriot. When New Zealand was mentioned it reminded me that the north island of New Zealand was once known as New Ulster.
I remember you telling me that I think when we were at a pub in Belfast together. Wonder if anyone there still calls it that?
ReplyDeleteI first came across it in a sorta religious right of centre magazine. The fella writing the article gave his name at the end and then New Ulster below his name. Their is photo a medal I have seen on the net with the coat of arms and New Ulster on it.
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