Dalriada
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Dalriada
(historical) A Gaelic overkingdom that included parts of western Scotland and northeastern Ulster in Ireland, across the North Channel.
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By the 9th century, the Gaels of Dál Riata (Dalriada) were subject to the kings of Fortriu of the family of Constantín mac Fergusa (Constantine son of Fergus).
All Ireland Wife Carrying Championships return to Dalriada Festival at Glenarm Castle on 14 and 15 July.
Dalriada tried to play an expansive game but Limavady frustrated them and forced the visitors into making mistakes.
Her proud mum Frances told The Chronicle how 11-year-old Roisin, a Year 8 pupil at Dalriada, had raised more than £390.
Organised by the Heart of Argyll Tourism Alliance in partnership with British Waterways Scotland, the event featured a wealth of games and activities including canoeing, sailing, boat building competitions and the ever-popular Dalriada boat challenge.
The Dalriada Festival of Sport, Music and Food is recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s biggest cultural family events and The Camlin Group is honoured to be once again the titled sponsor of such a fantastic festival.”