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

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

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

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