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Kintra: Finding family through DNA, John Steinbeck’s Ulster-Scots roots and a peak inside Carrick’s oldest church.

Finding family through DNA, John Steinbeck’s Ulster-Scots roots and a peak inside Carrick’s oldest church.

BBC Radio Ulster - Kintra, Finding family through DNA, John Steinbeck’s Ulster-Scots roots and a peak inside Carrick’s oldest church.

Connecting through DNA, John Steinbeck’s local roots and inside Carrick’s oldest church. 

Finding family through DNA, John Steinbeck’s Ulster-Scots roots and a peak inside Carrick’s oldest church.   

What can a DNA test tell you about your family’s history?  Keen to know how much of an Ulster-Scot he actually is, Jonnie Crawford set about having his DNA tested and now the results are in.  Guest Andrew Kane from the North of Ireland Family History Society is on hand to tell the team more about the tests.
 With the second Steinbeck Festival in Limavady planned for the end of this month, John Steinbeck’s Ulster-Scots roots are the focus of the chat as Helen Mark meets the organisers.  How much does his family history influence his writing?
Willie Hill takes a quick tour of St Nicholas’ church in Carrickfergus – as old as the castle itself.
The team loves to hear from listeners – you can email them at kintra@bbc.co.uk, and they’re always up for a bit of blether if you bump into them out and about, so say hello!



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