SAC Shutting of the Gates
Glasgow Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomParade organised by Scottish Amalgamated Committee of ABOD, to commemorate the Shutting of the Gate in 1688
Originally formed in 1714 to commemorate the actions of the 13 Apprentice Boys that shut the gates and is the oldest of the Parent Clubs.The Club was reformed by Benjamin J. Darcus and was known as The Apprentice Boys, in 1814. A few years later two new Clubs were formed, but no official name was given to themIn 1935 The Apprentice Boys of Derry Club is described as the oldest of the present organisation. The earliest record of initiation is shown as 1883, unfortunately however all records prior to this were inadvertently destroyed by a former secretary. The oldest branch is Lurgan and the youngest Desertmartin branch.Some of the events recorded in the minutes are as follows: –In 1865 Rev. Canon Dougherty of Buncrana presented the following gifts to the Club.
Here are a few extracts from the Minutes of the Club: –
Branch Clubs
Parade organised by Scottish Amalgamated Committee of ABOD, to commemorate the Shutting of the Gate in 1688
Annual Easter Monday Parade hosted by ABOD
Main parade held by the Scottish Amalgamated Committee of the Apprentice Boys of Derry
Annual Divine Service & Parade hosted by ABOD Comber
Loyal Order Event
Loyal Order Event
Annual Divine Service & Parade hosted by ABOD Comber
Loyal Order Event
Loyal Order Event
Annual Divine Service & Parade hosted by ABOD Comber
Loyal Order Event
Loyal Order Event
Annual Divine Service & Parade hosted by ABOD Comber
Loyal Order Event
Loyal Order Event