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HISTORY
Two years after the formation of the Orange Order in 1795, the Royal Black Institution came into existence in Ireland in 1797 with its foundations based firmly on scriptural truths and the propagation of the Christian Reformed Faith.
Unfortunately, records covering the immediate intervening years are scant, however, the earliest printed record available is dated 1858. This was printed and published at the Downpatrick Offices of “The Downshire Protestant”
From that period the printed annual reports of the proceedings of the Institution are available and provide valuable insights into the progress of the Royal Black Institution throughout the English-speaking world in its initial formative years and afterwards.
It was on September 14th 1846, at a meeting held in Portadown, that the Royal Black Institution was placed on a permanent base through its re-constitution. From that point in time the Institution was infused with new life, vitality, inspiration and discipline, a foundation, which has helped it stand the test of time and helped greatly in expanding the Institution to the worldwide membership that exists today.
The tiered structure of the Institution has its foundation in the local Preceptory, which is known as the Royal Black Preceptory or RBP for short. Each Preceptory has a unique number, which is allocated by the governing body when a new warrant is issued.
The Preceptory elects officers who represent their membership at the next tier, namely a District Chapter. Officers from the various local District Chapters come together and form a County or Provincial Grand Chapter.
The Officers of the various County or Provincial Chapters constitute the membership of the governing body known as the Imperial Grand Council. This Council is recognised by all members of the Imperial Grand Black Chapter of the British Commonwealth, which is the title of the Institution. This is the title inscribed on all warrants, certificates correspondence etc. However, the Institution is commonly referred to as the Royal Black Institution.
One of the Institution’s most colourful and well-attended events is the annual demonstration at Scarva in Co. Down, Northern Ireland, held traditionally on the 13th of July each year. Preceptories from Portadown, Newry, Tandragee, Markethill,, Banbridge, Rathfriland and Lower Iveagh take part along with many national and international visitors.
Other demonstrations attended by the majority of Preceptories in Northern Ireland are organised on the last Saturday in August each year, usually across six different venues.
A demonstration is also organised on the second Saturday in August in Fermanagh attended by Preceptories from Fermanagh, Cavan Donegal and Monaghan as well as one in Scotland attended by all the Scottish Preceptories.
At the beginning of the 21st century, the Royal Black Institution is poised to continue its valuable role in maintaining its witness for the Christian Reformed Faith and fostering friendly relations among people of a common heritage on what is truly a worldwide scale.
Co Londonderry
Portrush Portrush, Portrush, Northern Ireland, United KingdomBlack Saturday - Co Londonderry
RBP 689 Ballycoan
Carryduff Carryduff, Carryduff, Northern Ireland, United KingdomPostponed **POSTPONED** RBP 1236 Necarne
Irvinestown Irvinestown, Irvinestown, Northern Ireland, United KingdomRBP 343 Brackey Bible & Crown Defenders
Silverbirch Hotel 5 Gortin Road, Omagh, Northern Ireland, United KingdomRBP 377 Glenarm
Glenarm Glenarm, Glenarm, Northern Ireland, United KingdomDivine service & parade hosted by RBP 377 Glenarm
RBDC No.4 Newry
Newry Belfast Road, Newry, Northern Ireland, United KingdomRBDC No.4 Newry Divine Service & Parade
RBDC No.4 Ballymacarrett
East Belfast East Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomVE Day & Coronation Parade hosted by RBDC No.4 Ballymacarrett
RBP 352 Causnagh
Loughgall Ballygassey Road, Loughgall, Northern Ireland, United KingdomParade hosted by RBP 352 Causnagh
RBP 573 Bellaghy
Bellaghy Bellaghy, Bellaghy, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBP 573 Bellaghy
RBDC No.4 Larne
Larne Larne, Larne, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBDC No.4 Larne
RBDC No 9 Largymore
Hillsborough Hillsborough, Hillsborough, Northern IrelandEmpire Day service hosted by RBDC No 9 Largymore
RBP 473 Gordon and Nixon Memorial Temperance
Lisnaskea Lisnaskea, Lisnaskea, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBP 473 Gordon and Nixon Memorial Temperance
RBDC No.5 Portadown
Portadown Portadown, Portadown, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBDC No.5 Portadown
RBP 222 Burning Bush
Annual Divine Service hosted by RBP 222 Burning Bush
RBP 270 Mount Horeb
Cullybackey Cullybackey, Cullybackey, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBP 270 Mount Horeb
RBDC No.6 Banbridge
Banbridge Banbridge, Banbridge, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBDC No.6 Banbridge
RBP 432 Ballyshiel
Annual Divine Service hosted by RBP 432 Ballyshiel
RBDC No.4 Newtownards
Newtownabbey N/abbey, N/abbey, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBDC No.4 Newtownards
RBDC No.6 Ballymacarrett
East Belfast East Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBDC No.6 Ballymacarrett
RBDC No.6 Mourne
Kilkeel Kilkeel, Kilkeel, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RPDC No.6 Mourne
RBP 1167 Tully happy Evening Star
Annual Divine Service hosted by RBP 1167 Tully happy Evening Star
RBP 97 Star of the East
Limavady Limavady, Limavady, Northern Ireland, United KingdomDivine Service & Parade hosted by RBP 97 Star of the East
RBP 576 Desertmartin
Desertmartin Desertmartin, Desertmartin, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBP 576 Desertmartin
RBDC No.2 Lurgan
Lurgan Lurgan, Lurgan, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RPDC No.2 Lurgan
RBP 26 Peel’s Chosen Few
Killylea Main Street, Killylea, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBP 26 Peel's Chosen Few
RBP 323 Donaghmore
Donaghmore Donaghmore, Donaghmore, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBP 323 Donaghmore
RBDC No.5 Portadown
Portadown Portadown, Portadown, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBDC No.5 Portadown
RBP 989 Rasharkin Crimson Arrow
Rasharkin Rasharkin, Rasharkin, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBP 989 Rasharkin Crimson Arrow
Sham Fight
Scarva Scarva, Scarva, Northern Ireland, United KingdomThe Sham Fight happens every year on July 13 at Scarva in Co Down . It's a hugely popular event, commemorating the victory of William of Orange over King James in 1690.
RBP 483 Bellanaleck
Bellanaleck Bellanaleck, Bellanaleck, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBP 483 Bellanaleck
RBP 843 Agivey & RBP 71 Blackhill
Aghadowey Aghadowey, Aghadowey, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBP 843 Agivey & RBP 71 Blackhill
RBP 813 Prince Albert Temperance
West Belfast West Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomLoyal Order Parade hosted by RBP 813 Prince Albert Temperance
RBP 392 Lisbellaw Crimson Arrow
Lisbellaw Lisbellaw, Lisbellaw, Northern Ireland, United KingdomDivine Service & Parade hosted by RBP 392 Lisbellaw Crimson Arrow
RBP 473 Gordon & Nixon Memorial
Rosslea Rosslea, Rosslea, Northern Ireland, United KingdomDivine Service & Parade hosted by RBP 473 Gordon & Nixon Memorial
RBP 1236 Necarne
Irvinestown Irvinestown, Irvinestown, Northern Ireland, United KingdomDivine Service & Parade hosted by RBP 1236 Necarne
RBP 313 Moneymore Golden Knights
Moneymore Moneymore, Moneymore, Northern Ireland, United KingdomDivine Service & Parade hosted by RBP 313 Moneymore Golden Knights
RBP 845 Letterbreen
Letterbreen Letterbreen, Letterbreen, Northern Ireland, United KingdomDivine Service & Parade hosted by RBP 845 Letterbreen
RBDC No.2 Lecale
Killyleagh Fredrick Street, Killyleagh, Northern Ireland, United KingdomDivine Service & Parade hosted by RBDC No.2 Lecale
RBP 1235 Tubrid Royal Marksmen
Tubrid Tubrid, Tubrid, Northern IrelandDivine Service & Parade hosted by RBP 1235 Tubrid Royal Marksmen
RBP 197 Tempo Star and Garter
Tempo Tempo, Tempo, Northern Ireland, United KingdomDivine Service & Parade hosted by RBP 197 Tempo Star and Garter
RBP 785 Lackey
West Belfast West Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomDivine Service & Parade hosted by RBP 785 Lackey
RBP 487 Brookeborough
Brookeborough Brookeborough, Brookeborough, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBP 487 Brookeborough
RBP 264 Tynan
Tynan Tynan, Tynan, Northern Ireland, United KingdomDivine Service & Parade hosted by RBP 264 Tynan
RBP 264 Breaghey
Tynan Tynan, Tynan, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAnnual Divine Service hosted by RBP 264 Breaghey
RBDC No.1 Belfast
West Belfast West Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomLoyal Order Parade hosted by RBDC No.1 Belfast
RBP 487 Brookeborough
Brookeborough Brookeborough, Brookeborough, Northern Ireland, United KingdomLoyal Order Parade hosted by RBP 487 Brookeborough
Co Fermanagh
TBC TBC, TBC, TBC, United KingdomCommemoration of The Battle of Newtown Butler