Millar Farr to step down as Sovereign Grand Master
Sovereign Grand Master of the Royal Black Institution, Millar Farr, will formally step down from the role next month, it has been confirmed. The Cookstown man, 76, has been the leader of the Loyal Order for the past decade, having succeeded the late William Logan MBE in 2008. Mr Farr’s successor will be elected at... Read More
Lord Mayor hosts Sir Knights at Palace reception
Senior members of the Imperial Grand Black Chapter have attended a special reception in Armagh, hosted by the Lord Mayor, Alderman Gareth Wilson. The event, held in the parlour of the council offices at the city’s Palace Demesne, took place following the Loyal Institution’s announcement earlier this year it was developing new headquarters in nearby... Read More
Royal Black to support child evangelism project
The Royal Black Institution is teaming up with a local Christian outreach organisation to bring the gospel to children and young people in its latest charity appeal. Proceeds from the Loyal Order’s biennial fundraiser will support Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF), it has been announced. All funds raised will go towards the major redevelopment of one... Read More
Royal Black to develop new Loughgall headquarters
The Royal Black Institution has announced innovative plans to develop new headquarters and an interpretative centre in Co Armagh. The Loyal Order has confirmed it has acquired a property in Loughgall, which it plans to be fully operational by the end of next year. ‘The Tavern’ – located on the main street of the quaint... Read More
Royal Black Institution pays tribute to former Grand Master
The Royal Black Institution has expressed its deep sadness and profound regret following the death of its former Sovereign Grand Master, William Logan. Mr Logan, 86, passed away peacefully during the early hours of Thursday morning. The senior Sir Knight had been ill for a short period. Sovereign Grand Master Millar Farr led tributes to... Read More
Loyal Orders say it with flowers
It was blooming in Armagh City at the weekend. Co Armagh Grand Orange Lodge and Co Armagh Grand Black Chapter jointly hosted a flower festival to mark this month’s 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, and the legacy of Martin Luther. The event at Armagh Orange hall, which ran from Friday until Sunday, showcased a... Read More
Last Saturday demonstrations in six venues
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
Fermanagh Sir Knights set for Royal Black parade
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
Video | Watch the Royal 13th parade at Scarva
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
Scarva set for annual Sham Fight
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