Upwards of 17,000 members of the Royal Black Institution will be on parade at six locations across Northern Ireland, for the traditional ‘Last Saturday’ demonstrations, held this year on August 26. Approximately 350 preceptories, most accompanied by bands, will take part in processions in Comber, Antrim, Castledawson, Lisburn, Omagh and Aughnacloy. Sovereign Grand Master Millar... Read More

The annual County Fermanagh demonstration hosted by the Royal Black Institution will take place in Lisnaskea next weekend. Approximately 30 preceptories, accompanied by as many bands, will step out on Saturday (5 Aug) to commemorate the 1689 Battle of Newtownbutler. Sir Knights from the three local districts will be joined by visiting members from the... Read More

Were you on parade at Scarva or missed the annual flagship event this year? Fear not, as you can watch a replay of the entire parade prior to the annual Sham Fight on our Facebook page. Link here: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBlackInstitution/videos/vb.276489822787371/336798606756492/?type=2&theatre  

The Sham Fight is one of the largest cultural events in Northern Ireland’s calendar and upwards of 100,000 people are expected in Scarva on Thursday, July 13. The small and quaint Co Down village has become renowned for hosting the biggest one-day event, at a single location, anywhere in the Province. The annual clash between... Read More

Next month’s Sham fight at Scarva will offer an enhanced cultural experience, organisers have confirmed. Regarded as one of Northern Ireland’s largest one day events, the Royal Black Institution’s flagship demonstration on July 13 will this year also incorporate Lambeg workshops and highland dancing, among other activities. A new cultural field will cater for the... Read More

The word of God will be made more accessible to the people of Indonesia courtesy of a major Loyal Order rally last weekend. Wycliffe Bible Translators received £12,500 from the proceeds of a collection at Shamrock Park, Portadown, which hosted a religious service to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The charity’s vision... Read More

A major Loyal Order rally, anticipated to be one of the largest and most significant public events in Europe marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, takes place in Portadown this weekend. Several thousand members of the Royal Black and Orange Institutions – along with representatives from the Apprentice Boys, Association of Loyal Orange Women of Ireland,... Read More

The Royal Black Institution has launched a new-look website. As well as promoting the ethos and history of the organisation, the enhanced and informative online platform will play a key role in providing the latest news relating to the Loyal Order. The online development comes as the Institution embraces social media for the first time,... Read More

Sir Knights are being encouraged to join with representatives of the other Loyal Orders for a major rally to mark the anniversary of the Reformation. On Saturday 6 May, members of the Royal Black Institution will step out in tandem with Orange brethren and others as they participate in the flagship event of the Luther... Read More

The Royal Black Institution has raised £95,000 for a leading cancer charity. The Loyal Order chose Macmillan Cancer Support as its designated charity last year, with the substantive funds going towards a local aftercare scheme for prostate cancer patients in Northern Ireland. Members of the Institution have a distinguished record for charitable outreach, raising nearly... Read More