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Orange Order explained
THE Orange Order is central to the Twelfth of July and the north’s ‘marching season’, and is the largest and best-known of the Protestant fraternal organisations known as loyal orders.
Apprentice Boys' Derry parade to commemorate siege
Approximately 1,500 members of the Apprentice Boys’ loyal order are expected to take part in the annual “Shutting of the Gates” parade through Derry on Saturday.
Selling of Parachute Regiment flags in Derry banned ahead of Apprentice Boys parade
The selling of Parachute Regiment flags during the upcoming Apprentice Boys parade in Derry has been banned following a council decision on stallholders.
Work to start on removal of security fences on Derry's walls
WORK is expected to start in the coming days on the removal of security fencing on Derry’s walls between the Bogside and inner city.
Concerns raised after alleged PSNI data breach
CONCERNS have been raised after PSNI documents containing the names and addresses of loyal order members were found in Co Antrim.
Bloody Sunday victim's brother hurt by sale of UVF and Parachute Regiment flags in Derry
POLICE in Derry seized several items from a stall during an Apprentice Boys' march following complaints the stall-holder had UVF and Parachute Regiment flags for sale.
Large crowd attends latest anti-protocol rally in Co Armagh
A LARGE crowd of loyalists and bands took part in an anti protocol protest in Co Armagh last night.
Reduced numbers expected at Apprentice Boys' Lundy's Day
A number of bands which had been due to take part in today’s Apprentice Boys’ Lundy’s Day parade in Derry have withdrawn over Covid-19 concerns.