Whiskey and Words

An evening where tradition, storytelling, and fine whiskey come together at McCusker’s Pub in the Ulster Folk Museum

Drams of whiskey at Burns Night
Date
Thursday 19th November
Time
17:00 to 19:00
Age group
18+
Price
£50

Join us for an evening of tradition, storytelling, and fine whiskey at McCusker’s Pub in the Ulster Folk Museum. 

Throughout the evening, we’ll be serving three courses of Ulster-Scots delights. Each will feature a whiskey to taste, a story to listen to and a tasty canapé created by chef Erin Bunting of the Edible Flower. The whiskeys have been curated by our in-house bar manager, and our storyteller for the evening will be Colin Urwin.  

Journey through Ulster-Scots culture, blending the rich flavours of local cuisine with storytelling and handpicked whiskeys. Tickets now on-sale. 

Colin Urwin is a folk singer, songwriter, oral storyteller, recording artist, and author of several folktale collections.

He is Seanchaí to Randal, 15th Earl of Antrim, Chief of the Antrim McDonnells at Glenarm Castle, and resident Storyteller at The Courthouse, Bushmills – a creative arts hub in Northern Ireland. He has written and performed several stage shows, most notably Celtic Heart which is currently running as a show-in-residence at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast. He regularly appears at local storytelling and music events in schools, libraries, and for a wide range of community groups. He also performs at international storytelling and literary festivals and conferences all over the world.

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Ards North Down Borough Council Logo

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.