An introduction to the people, the places and stories of village life in Ulster amid times of great change at the end of the 19th century.

A crowd gathers at the “horse hole” to see if Loudie McAlshinder will go through with the threat to drown himself after another row with his wife.    Introduced by Helen MarkNarrator - Anne McMaster

A river in full flood.......a group of children playing on the bridge.......the setting for a tragedy.    Introduced by Helen MarkNarrator - Janette MckendryVoice – Wilson LoganMusic – ...

Logie and Patsy leave politics aside at the mill. Introduced by Helen MarkNarrator - Roy FergusonVoice – Alex Morrow

Sam Bailie has a marriage proposal in mind. Will Liza Lowry accept? Part one of a poignant love story. Introduced by Helen MarkNarrator - Anne McMasterVoices – Janette McKendry, Wilson Logan, Matthew War...

Is there still a spark of interest between Sam and Liza? We've left out the episode title.....too many clues.  Introduced by Helen MarkNarrator - Anne McMasterVoices – Janette McKendry, Wilson Logan, Aileen ...

Episode 6 -A Railway King“Cover your ears and shut your eyes.” - advice to first time train traveller, Betty Downie. Read by Roy FergusonIntroduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Roy Ferguson...

A lesson not to tangle with the formidable Nancy Carmichael.    Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Sylvia BurnsideVoices – Janette McKendryMusic – Dick Glasgow

At home with Scobes, the village “celebrity.”     Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Sylvia BurnsideVoices – Alex Morrow, Roy Ferguson Music – Dick Glasgow

The story of Scobes and the broken five penny piece.   Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Sylvia BurnsideVoice – Jackie MorrisonMusic – Dick Glasgow

The Rev. McAllister confronts a bully. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Roy FergusonVoices – Liam McCullough,  Alex MorrowMusic – Dick Glasgow

The Donnigan and Gorman clans face off at the fair.   Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Roy FergusonVoices – Liam McCullough, Alex MorrowMusic – Dick Glasgow

School master, “Fractions” can't do right for doing wrong.    Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Sylvia BurnsideVoices – Matthew Warwick, Roy Ferguson, Liam McCulloughMusic – Dick G...

Handy tips on sweeping your chimney. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Anne McMasterVoices – Janette McKendry, Wilson Logan, Jackie Morrison, Liam McCullough, Music – Dick Glasgow

A tale of plagiarism from the pulpit.   Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Anne McMasterVoices – Matthew Warwick, Alex Morrow, Aileen McCahonMusic – Dick GlasgowSpecial thanks to ...

Three magpies; an itch in the left hand....sure signs that money and a wedding are on the way. Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Sylvia BurnsideVoice – Wilson LoganMusic – Dick Glasgow

Humphrey Barr has a celestial epiphany on the way home on his horse and cart.  Introduced by Helen Mark Narrator - Sylvia BurnsideVoices – Wilson Logan, Jackie MorrisonMusic – Dick Glasgow

Presented by  Helen MarkTaking part:  Dr. Frank Ferguson, Director of the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies  at Ulster University Ronnie Hassard, former headmaster of Bally...