“Over here it doesn’t really take into consideration what religion or where you’re from or what you grew up believing, it’s all about making friends,”
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Ulster Project's BeginningsThe Ulster Project started during a time of violence in Northern Ireland during the 1970s called “The Troubles.” The fighting at that time was between the predominantly Catholic Republicans and predominantly Protestant Loyalists. The idea for the Ulster Project came when an Anglican priest from Northern Ireland went to Connecticut as part of an exchange and was struck by Catholic and Protestant children going to the same school and often not even knowing where their friends went to church.
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Service, Learning, and Team-Building Adventures
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Team-Building
Dollywood White Water Rafting UT Athletic Center Scavenger Hunt Lake Day |
Service
Emory Valley Wesley House Centro Hispano |
American teens and adults experience the joy of “hands-on” leadership development, conflict resolution skills, and lasting friendships that are made with the Northern Irish visitors and with other Americans.
Team BuildingDuring the month, the entire group of Northern Irish and American teens meet almost daily for social activities, community service projects, and worship services in different Churches.
Friendships that Will Last a Lifetime“I find it’s an amazing experience for teenagers, and as they get back home, they’ll definitely follow on and they’ll keep the friendships, because I’ve definitely done it myself,”
- Barry Glackin, a former participant from Northern Ireland and a four-time Ulster Project Counselor |
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Become a Host Family and Teen Participant
Contact Us
Mailing Address
Ulster Project of East Tennessee P.O. Box 4861 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 |
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