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Ganzy (noun): a sweater, jumper or pullover. Either a corrupted or altered form of the word ‘Guernsey’ or derived from the Old Scandinavian word ‘genser’ meaning a knitted jumper. Appears as 'geansaí' in Irish. But where does Jersey come from? 🙂 #UlsterScots

Puddock (noun): a frog. From Old English ‘pada’ meaning toad, with the diminutive ending ‘-ock’. Possibly derived from Old Norse ‘padda’ #UlsterScots

Gleed (noun): a spark, flame or ember. Often used figuratively in the phrase “she/he hasn’t a gleed” meaning lacking in sense. From the Middle English 'glede' meaning a burning coal #UlsterScots

Teem (verb & noun): a downpour, (n) or to pour with rain (v). “Get caught in the teem” (J. Fenton). Recorded in Scots, Northern English and Hiberno-English. Cognate with Irish ‘taom’ meaning to empty of water which is possibly a loan word from Norse #UlsterScots #LanguageLinks

Aizle (noun): an ember, cinder or spark. From Old English ‘ysel’ meaning ashes. Cognate with Old Norse ‘usli’ meaning fire #UlsterScots

Tod (noun): a fox. Lowland Scots and Northern English. Features in the proverb "when the tod preaches tak' tent o' the lambs’" and used by Beatrix Potter to name the vulpine protagonist of her 1912 novel 'The Tale of Mr Tod' #UlsterScots

Tha Wee Schuil by Anne McMaster This evocative short film in #UlsterScots created by writer and poet @Rosehill_girl to celebrate #LeidWeek 2025 is a haunting and deeply felt tribute to Moneydig primary school, its weans, and their stories... youtu.be/0VAbGmsdyr8?si…

To mark #LeidWeek writer Robert Campbell @thebogmyrtle will be working in partnership with @culturlanndoire in Derry to deliver #UlsterScots story creation workshops to local Irish medium primary schools in the @dcsdcouncil area. To book contact catherine@culturlann.org

If Headstones Could Speak - a short film narrated by Seamus Breslin of Friends of Derry City Cemetery @FODCC1853 exploring the lives and stories of past generations of #UlsterScots in the city. Available to view online at derrystrabane.com/ulsterscotsweek from Monday 24 November 2025

Dreich (adj.): Gloomy, bleak e.g. weather. Also dreary e.g. ‘A lang dreech road’ (Fenton) or long, wearisome, tedious. Recorded in Scots and Northern English. Believed to be from Middle English and related to the Old Norse drjūgr meaning lasting #Scots #UlsterScots #TaakThaLeid

Tha Wee Schuil - a short film in #UlsterScots featuring playwright, poet and writer Anne McMaster @Rosehill_girl to mark #LeidWeek 2025. Available to watch online at derrystrabane.com/ulsterscotsweek from Monday 24 November 2025

Join writer Alan Millar @MillarTap for a lunchtime lecture featuring the writer's new #UlsterScots poetry exploring the shared Columban heritage of these islands 🗓️Friday 28 November 2025, 1pm 📍Glenelly Suite, Council Office, Strabane ✉️To book: ulsterscots@derrystrabane.com

Let's Dance! Blether & Bounce is an interactive #UlsterScots dance and language programme for #LeidWeek created by the award-winning Sollus Highland Dancers for schools in the @dcsdcouncil area. To book or request further information contact: sollusdance@hotmail.com

Footsteps and Verses: Step into the world of Ulster-Scots literature with David Douglas from @DerrieDanders for the #UlsterScots Poets Trail walking tour 🗓️Thursday 27 Nov 10:30am or Friday 28 Nov 10am 📍Leaves from New Gate, Derry~Londonderry ✉️To book: newgatearts.com/events

Join Dr Frank Ferguson from @UlsterUni for a #LeidWeek lunchtime lecture exploring the #UlsterScots influences on the life and work of CS Lewis 🗓️Thursday 27 November 2025, 1pm 📍Whittaker Suite, Guildhall, Derry~Londonderry ✉️To book: ulsterscots@derrystrabane.com

Join award-winning film maker Tristan Crowe this #LeidWeek for an evening screening of #UlsterScots short films including The Witch of Glentow 🗓️Wednesday 26 November 2025, 6pm 📍Green Room, Guildhall, Derry~Londonderry ✉️ To book: ulsterscots@derrystrabane.com

Join writer Robert Campbell @thebogmyrtle for 'Brocht Ower' - an illustrated talk which explores the past, present and future of the #UlsterScots language. 🗓️Tuesday 25 November 2025, 1pm 📍Whittaker Suite, Guildhall, Derry~Londonderry ✉️To book: ulsterscots@derrystrabane.com

From 24-28 November Derry City and Strabane District Council is celebrating #LeidWeek with #UlsterScots events taking place across the @dcsdcouncil area including talks, short films, screenings, walking tours and events for our wee ones! Full Programme: tinyurl.com/leidweek25

LEID WEEK 2025 24-28 Novemmer 2025 Derry City an’ Strabane Destrick Cooncil is gled tae offair a week-lang programme o' #UlsterScots daeins tae celebrate #LeidWeek2025 Kin’ly hefted bae the Boord o’ Ulster-Scotch @UlsterScotsAgen derrystrabane.com/ulsterscotsweek

Fair faa ye tae tha hame a Halla’een! Gif ye’re wantin’ tae fin oot mair aboot tha daeins in the yeir’s programme gae tae derryhalloween.com fer the latest newins 🎃 #derryhalloween #homeofhalloween #visitderry #embraceagiantspirit #UlsterScots