Happy St Patrick’s Day
10 brutally honest facts about St. Patrick’s Day. Read More…. “Happy St Patrick’s Day”
The Death of King William III – 8th March 1702
Today marks the death of King William III (although taking into account the change to the calendars it’s actually 19th March!). But I thought you might be interested in a few lines about his passing. Hope you enjoy! Read More…. “The Death of King William III – 8th March 1702”
The Origin of Ulsters’ Marching Bands
Short piece authored by Quincey Dougan back in 2013 looking at the Origins of Ulsters Marching Bands Read More…. “The Origin of Ulsters’ Marching Bands”
Somme Memorial’s Generous Donation
Members of Somme Memorial Flute Band were delighted recently to be able to make a presentation to Macmillan Cancer Support.… Read More…. “Somme Memorial’s Generous Donation”
Why being a member of a band is good for you!
We all know it but its nice to see it all laid out – Marching Bands are good for you! Read More…. “Why being a member of a band is good for you!”
The swift formation of Northern Ireland was made possible by an English civil servant
Ernest Clark played a key role in NI’s launch in 1921 By Gordon Lucy Although the Government of Ireland Bill became… Read More…. “The swift formation of Northern Ireland was made possible by an English civil servant”
East Belfast Protestant Boys Newest CD NOW AVAILABLE!!
East Belfast Protestant Boys CD OUT NOW!! available to purchase from Union Jack Shop, from any band member or on the bands facebook page. Cd’s are priced at £10 Read More…. “East Belfast Protestant Boys Newest CD NOW AVAILABLE!!”
Northern Ireland: A country that was not expected to survive but is still here after 100 years
King George opened the parliament of Northern Ireland on this day in 1921. Gordon Lucy recounts the history of NI since then Read More…. “Northern Ireland: A country that was not expected to survive but is still here after 100 years”
GOLI unveils special Coronation flag
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland is already making significant plans to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III which… Read More…. “GOLI unveils special Coronation flag”
Charity climb of Kilimanjaro raises £279,000 for charities
On Tuesday, 3rd January the Hiking for Little Heroes group made their own little bit of Orange history by holding… Read More…. “Charity climb of Kilimanjaro raises £279,000 for charities”
Poyntzpass Silver raise funds for Lovehope&faith Charity
Poyntzpass Silver raise funds for Lovehope&faith Charity Read More…. “Poyntzpass Silver raise funds for Lovehope&faith Charity”
Bonar Law, Ulster-Scots PM with a career rich in ironies
While Ulster-Scots lay claim to between 17 and 23 presidents of the United States, to date there has only been one Ulster-Scots prime minister of the United Kingdom: Andrew Bonar Law. Read More…. “Bonar Law, Ulster-Scots PM with a career rich in ironies”
Wellington Memorial raise funds for Action Cancer
Wellington Memorial Silver Band raise £6202.79 for Action Cancer. Read More…. “Wellington Memorial raise funds for Action Cancer”
The Twelfth of July at Altnaveigh
Joseph Fowler of Brackagh LOL 18, Portadown wrote a poem accounting his memory of the 12th July 1923 when an Orange Demonstration was held at Altnaveigh in memory of those who were massacred on the 17th June the previous year. Read More…. “The Twelfth of July at Altnaveigh”
Remembering Hugh Pollock, Northern Ireland’s first-ever finance minister, who served until his death
Short biography of Hugh Pollock, Northern Ireland’s first-ever finance minister. Read More…. “Remembering Hugh Pollock, Northern Ireland’s first-ever finance minister, who served until his death”
Group of 24 Orangemen make it to top of Kilimanjaro on charity hike which has raised more than £250,000
Group of 24 Orangemen make it to top of Kilimanjaro on charity hike which has raised more than £250,000 Read More…. “Group of 24 Orangemen make it to top of Kilimanjaro on charity hike which has raised more than £250,000”
The minister’s son who was last Lord Chancellor of Ireland
Short biography of Sir John Ross, the last Lord High Chancellor of Ireland. Read More…. “The minister’s son who was last Lord Chancellor of Ireland”
The Comber Letter
On it’s own, the Comber Letter could have been taken as a hoax. But when considered in the context of… Read More…. “The Comber Letter”
Protestant Fears in 1688
Following the death of his brother Charles II, James II became King of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1685. James… Read More…. “Protestant Fears in 1688”
Ulster Grenadiers launch new CD
New CD out soon. Following their recent trip to the Ypres Salient, Ulster Grenadiers have produced a new CD to… Read More…. “Ulster Grenadiers launch new CD”