Royal Black Institution set for ‘Last Saturday’ parades
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 31. Approximately 350 preceptories, most accompanied by bands, will take part in separate processions in Ballygowan, Ballymoney, Dungannon, Holywood, Garvagh and Seskinore. Sovereign Grand Master,... Read More
Important info: New address and telephone number
IGBC offices: We have moved from Brownlow House to new temporary premises in Loughgall Our new address is: IGBC 82 Main Street Loughgall Armagh BT61 8HZ Telephone : 028 3889 1362 Our media connections remain the same: Email: info@royalblack.org Web: www.royalblack.org Twitter: @RoyalBlack1797 Facebook: www.facebook.com/RoyalBlackInstitution
Sir Knights in Scotland hold parade in Bathgate
Members of the Royal Black Institution were on parade in Scotland at the weekend. Organised by the Provincial Grand Black Chapter of Scotland, the demonstration in Bathgate on Saturday, August 10 was attended by Sovereign Grand Master, Rev William Anderson. In his speech during the platform proceedings, Rev Anderson focused on the three resolutions of... Read More
Royal Black parade in Fermanagh hailed as ‘wonderful family day’
The Royal Black Institution in Fermanagh delivered a “wonderful family day out” with its annual parade on Saturday, August 3, according to the Loyal Order’s top official. Sovereign Grand Master William Anderson was speaking after approximately 30 preceptories, accompanied by as many bands, descended on the village of Brookeborough. Hosted this year by Brookeborough Victoria... Read More
Sir Knights set for Fermanagh parade
The annual County Fermanagh demonstration hosted by the Royal Black Institution will take place in Brookeborough early next month. Approximately 30 preceptories, accompanied by as many bands, will step out on Saturday, August 3 to commemorate the 1689 Battle of Newtownbutler. Sir Knights from three local districts will be joined by visiting members from the... Read More
Tens of thousands to attend Scarva Sham Fight
Northern Ireland’s annual Sham Fight is recognised as a unique cultural event, with upwards of 100,000 people expected in Scarva on Saturday, July 13. The small and quaint Co Down village is renowned for hosting the biggest one-day event, at a single location, anywhere in the Province. The annual clash between King William and King... Read More