Table of Contents
What exactly is meant by Ulster?
Definition of Ulster (Entry 2 of 2) 1 region of the northern part of the island of Ireland comprising Northern Ireland and the northern part of the republic of Ireland. Note: Ulster was an ancient Irish province which split into several kingdoms in medieval times.
Is Ulster an Irish name?
Political names Ulster is often used by unionists and some media outlets of the UK. This is the Hiberno-Norse form of the province of Uladh (pronounced “Ull-ah”) (Irish Uladh and Old Norse ster, meaning “province”, yields “Uladh Ster” or, in English, “Ulster”).
What does the red hand of Ulster stand for?
The Red Hand of Ulster (Irish: Lámh Dhearg Uladh) is a symbol used in heraldry to denote the Irish province of Ulster in particular, although historically the hand has been used by many Irish clans across the island.
Are Ulster Scots Irish or Scottish?
Ulster Scots is a term used primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It refers to the Scots who migrated to the northern province of Ireland (Ulster) beginning about 1605. Although sometimes in North America they are referred to as ‘Scotch-Irish’ or ‘Ulster-Irish’.
Why is Ulster Protestant?
Many Ulster Protestants are descendants of settlers who arrived from Britain in the early 17th century Ulster Plantation. This was the colonisation of the Gaelic, Catholic province of Ulster by Scots and English speaking Protestants, mostly from the Scottish Lowlands and Northern England.
Is Ulster the same as Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland is often referred to as Ulster, despite including only six of Ulster’s nine counties. This usage is most common among people in Northern Ireland who are unionist, although it is also used by the media throughout the United Kingdom. Most Irish nationalists object to the use of Ulster in this context.
Who owns the Red Hand of Ulster?
Description: The Red Hand of Ulster is the official seal of the O’Neill family. It is believed to originate from a mythical tale wherein two chieftains were racing across a stretch of water in a bid to be the first to reach the land and claim it as his own.
What are the 9 counties of Ulster?
Ulster
| Ulster Ulaidh (Irish) Ulstèr (Scots) | |
|---|---|
| Sovereign states | United Kingdom Republic of Ireland |
| Counties | Antrim (UK) Armagh (UK) Cavan (ROI) Donegal (ROI) Down (UK) Fermanagh (UK) Londonderry (UK) Monaghan (ROI) Tyrone (UK) |
| Government | |
| • MEPs | 1 Sinn Féin MEP 2 Fine Gael MEPs 1 Independent MEP |
Why is Ulster called Ulster?
Ulster is one of the four Irish provinces. Its name derives from the Irish language Cúige Uladh (pronounced [ˌkuːɟə ˈʊlˠə]), meaning “fifth of the Ulaidh”, named for the ancient inhabitants of the region.