tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324744062010-01-11T22:59:40.389ZThe Website of Royal York Loyal Orange Lodge Number 145. With Videos, Pictures and Articles, covering all the activities of the lodge and its allifilates. Worshipful Master - Wor. Bro. Graham Barton LL.B. Deputy Master - Bro. Iain Jamieson B.A.Royal York LOL 145info@royalyork.org.ukBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32474406.post-20521746430133481102009-12-14T18:06:00.000Z2009-12-14T18:06:31.145Z2009-12-14T18:06:31.145Z

Orange Order Grand Master Robert Saulters, pictured with senior unionist figures at the launch of the project to build interpretive centres on Orangeism in Belfast and Loughall. From left, David McNarry, Ulster Unionist Party, Peter Robinson, DUP leader, Mr Saulters and Jim Allister, TUV Leader. The Orange Order has launched ambitious plans to develop interpretive centres at its

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Happy St. Andrews Day!Nemo me impune lacessit.

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Edward Stevenson, Deputy Grand Master, Robert Saulters, Grand Master, and Mervyn Bishop, Grand Treasurer. The Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Robert Saulters, has spoken of the sacrifice made by Orangemen during the Troubles.He was speaking at the annual Remembrance Day Memorial Service at the headquarters of the Order, Schomberg House , on the Cregagh Road in east Belfast

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PARADE - Sunday 8th November 2009 Palmer St. Remembrance Day Service organised by United Districts Brethren to assemble at 1415 in Regent Street at rear of Belfast Orange Hall for 1430 parade. The Worshipful Master requests that any Brethren not attending other Remembrance services to please attend this parade to honour those killed in the Defence of Ulster. C.G.L.O.L.o.B.

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The Sham Fight – one of the biggest days in the summer calendar – has been captured on canvas. The event is held in Scarva on July 13 every year and approximately 100,000 people pack into the tiny village to enjoy the occasion. It is probably the biggest single cultural event of the year in Northern Ireland. Local Black Preceptory RBP 1000 organise the Sham Fight each year and there is

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A valuable and historic book from the year of the Battle of the Boyne has been presented by Belfast City Council to the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland. The Paymaster General’s Book from 1690 was held by Belfast City Council for many years after having been presented to Belfast Corporation. When the council realised the importance of the book and the records it contained about King William’s

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PARADE - Sunday 25th October 2009Reformation Day Church Parade organised by Belfast CountyBrethren to assemble at District Assembly at 1415 for parade at 1430 sharp.The Worshipful Master requests full attendance at this important commemoration of our Reformed Faith's beginnings.C.G.L.O.L.o.B.

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The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has issued the following statement about the incident in Meigh, County Armagh, when armed men staged a roadblock in the village.“We are extremely concerned at the situation which is developing in South Armagh, where the police appear to have surrendered effective control in some areas to paramilitary groups.“Although not so well publicised, we believe this is

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The County Grand Master of Belfast, Rt. Wor. Bro. Dawson Bailey, made the following speech at the twelfth platform proceedings:It is with immense pleasure and pride as County Master of Belfast that I add my personal welcome to you all on this our 319th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne celebrations.I am particularly pleased to welcome so many of the Orange family from around the globe as

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William crossing the BoyneFrom the Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren of Royal York LOL 145, we wish you a Happy and Glorious "Twelfth" Celebration.NO SURRENDERGOD SAVE THE QUEEN

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Three resolutions will be read at all the Twelfth demonstrations on July 13.FIRST RESOLUTION: FAITHFAITHWe give thanks to Almighty God for the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit throughout the world.As members of the Loyal Orange Institution we declare ourselves to be a Christian organisation, which embraces cultural, social and political aspects. Our Christian foundation is supreme and on this

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Royal York LOL 145 Deputy Master Andrew Charles as King William with First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter Robinson MP MLA at a welcome event for the Imperial Grand Lodge at Stormont

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CITY CENTRE ENTERTAINMENTSThis year’s 'Battle of the Boyne' Anniversary Celebrations in Belfast on 13 July will be complemented by a full day of activity in the City Centre. Lamp posts will be adorned with banners and a leaflet produced jointly by Belfast Orangefest and Belfast City Centre Management will outline details of the Procession route, Shop opening times, Transport arrangements and

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SHOPS TO STAY OPEN IN BELFAST ON TWELFTHShops in the centre of Belfast will stay open on the Twelfth this year, which will be held on Monday, July 13.Orangefest, on behalf of the County Grand Orange Lodge of Belfast, and Belfast City Centre Management have been working on the initiative since last year, in partnership with the Police Service of Northern Ireland.The shops will open around 12.30

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The annual Twelfth parade in Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal, will be held on Saturday, July 11.Fifty lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan , as well as visiting Orangemen, will take part in the parade which begins close to St. John’s Parish Church at 1.15pm.The parade then goes to the demonstration field, on the edge of the shoreline – surely one of the most beautiful locations for an Orange

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INTERNATIONAL VISITORS AT "TWELFTH"There will be an international flavour to the Twelfth celebrations in Northern Ireland this year.Delegates from all over the world will attend a three day conference of the Imperial Grand Council and take part in various parades on Monday, July 13 and the Co. Donegal demonstration in Rossnowlagh on Saturday, July 11.Royal York LOL 145 will be celebrating this

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BELFAST "TWELFTH" ARRANGEMENTSThe parade to mark the 319th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne will leave Belfast Orange Hall, at Carisle Circus, at 10.00am, Monday, 13 July 2009.The Miller Memorial Flute band will lead the parade as it makes its way along Clifton Street, Donegal Street, Royal Avenue, Castle Junction, Donegall Place to Belfast City Hall.A wreath laying ceremony will take place

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The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has condemned vandalism attacks on two Orange Halls over the weekend.Sectarian slogans were daubed on the Orange Hall in the centre of Rasharkin. This is the fourth time this year that the hall has been the target for attack.Paint was also thrown at the front of, our own, Belfast Orange Hall, at Carisle Circus.Extensive work was recently carried out to enhance

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PARADE - Sunday 12th July 2009Boyne Rememrance Church Parade to St. Michaels Parish ChurchAnnual Boyne Thanksgiving Service organised by the Committee of Management of Belfast Orange Hall, Clifton StreetBrethren to assemble in District Assembly Points at 1415 for parade at 1430 sharp.C.G.L.O.L.o.B.

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The Orange Order has promoted the Twelfth as a major tourist attraction for Americans.A delegation from the Order has just returned from a four day trip to New York, organised in conjunction with British and Irish authorities, the Ulster Scots Agency, the Ulster Scots Community Network and Tourism Ireland.The delegation consisted of Drew Nelson, Grand Secretary of the Grand Orange Lodge of

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PARADE - Wednesday 1st July 2009Battle of the Somme Anniversary Wreath Laying at Belfast CenotaphBrethren to assemble in Clifton Street at 1930 for 2000 parade.Other Brethren to meet at the Cenotaph at the City Hall.C.G.L.O.L.o.B.

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PARADE - Sunday 28th June 2009Ulster Divison Memorial L.O.L. 977Annual Battle of the Somme Remembrance Service in Church House (Assembly Buildings)Brethren to assemble at District Assembly points at 1415 for 1430 parade.Service to be held at Presbyterian Church House.The Worshipful Master requests full attendance to support our fellow brethren from District No. 3 in L.O.L 977.C.G.L.O.L.o.B.

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PARADE - Saturday 27th June 2009Annual Parade to Whiterock Orange Hall and area organised by D.L.O.L. No. 9Brethren to assemble in Denmark Street at 1330 for parade at 1345 sharp.The Worshipful Master requests full attendance to show support for our fellow brethern in this parade.C.G.L.O.L.o.B.

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Speech by Dr. David Hume MBE, Director of Services of the Grand Orange Lodge, at the unveiling of a new banner for Ballykilbeg LOL 1040, 18 June 2009 at Ballykilbeg, County Down.The Director of Services of the Grand Orange Lodge has condemned intimidation of people based on race, colour or creed.He said such attacks could never be right, whoever they were directed against Orange Halls or ethnic

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LISBURN DISTRICT LOL No. 6Orange Historical ExhibitionOrganised byLagan ValleyOrange Historical SocietyTo be held inThe Orange HallRailway StreetLisburn7th to 11th July 2009Open 12 Midday to 8PM daily.Everybody Welcome.

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