Monday 6 November 2017

Sunday 12th - Palmer Street Rembrance Service

NOVEMBER
Sunday 12th - Palmer Street Rembrance Service
Assemble Brookemount Street 2.00 pm for 2.30 pm

Monday 23 October 2017

Sunday 29th - Reformation Service

OCTOBER
Sunday 29th - Reformation Service
Assemble Hopewell Avenue 2.15 pm for 2.30 pm

Monday 3 July 2017

July Parades

JULY

Sunday 9th - Annual Boyne Anniversary Service
Assemble Hopewell Avenue 2.15 pm for 2.30 pm

Wednesday 12th - Boyne Demonstration  Parade
Assemble Hopewell Avenue 9.45 am for 10.00 pm

Monday 12 June 2017

June Parades

JUNE

Friday 16th - United Districts Parade (Shankill)
Assemble Hopewell Avenue 7.15 pm for 7.30 pm

Saturday 24th - Annual Whiterock Parade
Assemble Glenwood Street 2.00 pm for 2.15 pm

Sunday 25th - LOL 977 Somme Rem. Service
Assemble Hopewell Avenue 2.15 pm for 2.30 pm

Monday 1 May 2017

Saturday 6th May - Luther 500 Rally in Portadown

MAY
Saturday 6th May - Luther 500 Rally in Portadown
Details of Bus Times as per County and District instructions.

Thursday 27 April 2017

Grand Lodge calls for 'unity of purpose'



The following is a statement on behalf of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland ahead of the upcoming General Election:

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland recognises the critical importance and huge significance of the forthcoming General Election.

As the United Kingdom commences the process of exiting the European Union it is essential a purposeful and stable Government is elected to act on behalf of, and deliver the best possible deal, for its citizens.

Equally, it is of the utmost importance that Northern Ireland continues to have a strong voice at Westminster. The June 8 poll will once again provide the opportunity for the people to vote for, and underline their support, for the Union.

As an Institution with a broad range of political opinion across our membership, Grand Lodge welcomes any closer collaboration between the pro-Union political parties.

We believe it is in Northern Ireland’s vital interests for as many Unionist MPs as possible be returned to our mother Parliament.

In order to maximise the pro-Union vote in this election it is incumbent on our Unionist leaders and representatives to cooperate and coalesce, parking party interests and acting in the best interests of the Union.

Such strategic thinking and cooperation is all the more crucial at a time when republicanism is buoyant following its recent electoral success.

Republicans simply do not care if Northern Ireland succeeds as an integral part of the United Kingdom. The opportunity to answer their united Ireland agenda and insatiable demands will occur on 8 June. The onus more than ever is on Unionism to come together, selling its collective ideals to the widest possible audience.

For our part, the Orange Institution will continue to seek to be a catalyst, where possible, to bring unionists together on common causes or certain issues. As a major stakeholder in this Province we will always seek to do what is necessary and in the best interests of Unionism.

We would once again encourage all our members, family and friends to exercise their democratic franchise, fought for so valiantly on our behalf. In mobilising the pro-Union vote, we will also be appealing for those not already registered to vote to ensure they do so, and those requiring a postal or proxy vote apply at the earliest opportunity.

Show unity of purpose - vote Unionist on June 8.

Monday 24 April 2017

Sunday 30th - Widows Fund Annual Service

APRIL
Sunday 30th - Widows Fund Annual Service
Assemble Hopewell Avenue 2.15 p.m. for 2.30 p.m.

Monday 13 March 2017

Sunday 19th - St. Patrick’s Thanksgiving Service

MARCH
Sunday 19th - St. Patrick’s Thanksgiving Service
Assemble Hopewell Avenue 2.15 p.m. for 2.30 p.m.

Monday 6 February 2017

In Memoriam: Cyril Crooks

Cyril Crooks
23rd January 2017
(Past Master 1960) 


It is with sadness that we record the death of Cyril Crooks, Past Master and Member of Royal York L.O.L. 145 and the Loyal Orange Institution of Ireland. Son of Jimmy Crooks (also a past member), he was a pleasant, amicable and friendly man, a testament to his conduct as a Sales Manager in career and a football referee for the Irish Football Association. His conduct in, and commitment to , our institution was never for personal gain but for the benefit of others, and was consistent with his actions in the wider community in which he lived and worked. We will mourn his passing, but nowhere will that loss be more greatly felt than with his immediate family and family circle and to them we extend our heart felt sympathy.

Worship Master, Officers and Brethren of Royal York L.O.L. 145.