Grip Fast the Light RBP No. 54 – Special 175th Anniversary Service
The first in a number of public events to mark RBP 54’s 175th anniversary will be a service of Divine Worship on Sunday 1st May 2022, D.V.. Sir Knights are asked to assemble at the Millar Memorial Orange Hall, Markethill, at 2:30pm for a short procession through the town, accompanied by Mavemacullen Accordion Band, prior... Read More
Royal Black Institution to open new headquarters
The Royal Black Institution is set to officially open its new headquarters. Final preparations are under way for the grand opening of the property in Loughgall on Saturday, April 2, 2022. A parade of Sir Knights and accompanying bands will take place at noon in the Co Armagh village, before the building is officially declared... Read More
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Memorial service held on 50th anniversary of Official IRA murder of Sir Knight Jack Barnhill
A prominent member of the Royal Black Institution whose life was cruelly cut short by republican terrorists, has been remembered on the 50th anniversary of his death. Sir Knight Jack Barnhill – who was also a unionist politician – was killed by the Official IRA on Sunday, December 12, 1971. The married Strabane man was... Read More
Royal Black Institution welcomes joint unionist declaration on NI Protocol
The Royal Black Institution welcomes the recent announcement on Ulster Day by unionist political leaders that reaffirmed their opposition to the NI Protocol. Together with the other Loyal Orders, we would call upon our Prime Minister to restore our full citizenship of the United Kingdom and remove all barriers to trade between constituent parts of... Read More
Sovereign Grand Master hails ‘Local Last Saturday’ parades
The leader of the Royal Black Institution has hailed today’s “Last Saturday” parades as “an overwhelming success that bodes well for the future of the Institution”. The Loyal Order’s flagship day usually involves major demonstrations at six locations across Northern Ireland. However, this year, with Covid still in circulation, the Institution held “Local Last Saturday”... Read More
A message from Sovereign Grand Master Rev William Anderson
I would like to take this opportunity to wish members of the Institution in Northern Ireland a safe and enjoyable ‘Last Saturday’ as we take to the streets to witness for the Reformed Christian Faith and celebrate the centenary of our beloved country. Of course, our Last Saturday parades are not being held today in... Read More
Royal Black Institution prepares for ‘Local Last Saturday’
The Royal Black Institution will hold a “Local Last Saturday” this year, bringing a colourful parade of Sir Knights, banners and bands to a city, town or village near you! Traditionally, the “Last Saturday” demonstrations involve upwards of 17,000 members of the Institution on parade with accompanying bands at six locations across Northern Ireland. However,... Read More
‘Rediscover your home’ with Institution’s Centenary Circuit
The final countdown is on for the Royal Black Institution’s “Centenary Circuit”. To celebrate 100 years since the foundation of Northern Ireland, relay teams of Sir Knights are set to embark on a sponsored lap – on foot and bicycle – of the Province next month. All money raised during the “Centenary Circuit” will be... Read More