The Gates of Londonderry
Looking at the famous Gates – the original 4 and the 3 additions.
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Heroes of the Siege: James Roche
James Roche, one of the many heroes of the Siege of Derry
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Why do the Apprentice Boys parade at Easter?
I’m sure you know why the Apprentice Boys of Derry (ABOD) parade in December (To mark the Closing of the Gates) and in August (to mark the Relief of Derry). But why do they parade on Easter Monday?? Well it’s not actually Easter itself that they’re commemorating, but that public holiday conveniently falls closely to…
