Ulster-Scots Events Ulster-Scots Events http://orange-order.co.uk Wed, 16 May 2012 08:43:48 +0000 2000 ‘Monty’ victors of bands battle http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/40489-%e2%80%98monty%e2%80%99-victors-of-bands-battle/ http://www.newsletter.co.uk/lifestyle/features/monty-victors-of-bands-battle-1-3838473
Pacemaker Press Belfast 12-05-2012: The Borough of Ards Pipe Band Championships Londonderry Park, Newtownards. Members of the Ballybriet Pipe Band from Cookstown pictured at the championships. Picture By: Arthur Allison.

Published on Monday 14 May 2012 08:45

THE pipe band season got under way on Saturday as the bands returned to Newtownards after an absence of almost 50 years.

The last contest held in the Co Down town was the Ulster Championships of 1963 at Castlereagh Park, but the weekend’s competition was the Borough of Ards Championships held just across the Portaferry Road in Londonderry Park.

An early heavy shower had left many fearing the worst but the rain quickly passed, giving way to bright sunshine and a perfect day for piping and drumming.

In the competition arena Field Marshal Montgomery got their season off to a good start by winning grade one ahead of next weekend’s Scottish Championships.

Seven Towers, who moved up to grade one status over the winter, will have been delighted to have secured second place with Cullybackey, winners of the drumming and bass prizes, taking third. Ravara, who have also moved up from grade two, were placed fourth.

Howard Memorial enjoyed a good start taking first place and winning the drumming in grade two. Aughintober secured second place with Cullen, from Cork, in third and Cottown fourth. Cullen also collected the prize for best bass section.

The PSNI took the honours in grade 3a and won the drumming prize ahead of Annsborough, Quinn Memorial and Raffrey respectively. Best bass section was won by Gortaclare.

First place and best drums and bass section in grade 3b went to Ballybriest, who were making their debut in the grade. Matt Boyd Memorial were second with Gransha taking third place on ensemble preference from Colmcille in fourth.

Grade 4a was won by Syerla and District with St Colmcille’s, Tullamore, second, Closkelt third and Achill in fourth place. Major Sinclair Memorial won the drumming while the prize for best bass section went to Tullylagan.

Clogher and District made a clean sweep of the prizes in grade 4b taking first place overall and collecting the drumming and bass awards. Tamlaght O’Crilly, Garvagh and Sergeant Walker Memorial completed the prize list.

Winners in the drum majors competitions were Alicia Dickson (Matt Boyd Memorial); Steven Gilchrist (Ballycoan); Zoe McDowell (Lisnamulligan) and Beth Preston (Tullylagan).

Results:

Grade 1: 1, Field Marshal Montgomery, also best M&D; 2, Seven Towers; 3, Cullybackey, also best drums and bass section; 4, Ravara.

Grade 2: 1, Howard Memorial, also best drums and M&D; 2, Aughintober; 3, Cullen, also best bass; 4, Cottown.

Grade 3a: 1, PSNI, also best drums and M&D; 2, Annsborough; 3, Quinn Memorial; 4, Raffrey. Best bass: Gortaclare.

Grade 3b: 1, Ballybriest, also best drums and bass; 2, Matt Boyd Memorial; 3 on ensemble preference, Gransha; 4 on ensemble preference, Colmcille. Best M&D: Moneygore.

Grade 4a: 1, Syerla and District; 2, St Colmcille’s, Tullamore; 3, Closkelt; 4, Achill. Best drums: Major Sinclair Memorial. Best bass and M&D: Tullylagan.

Grade 4b: 1, Clogher and District, also best drums, bass and M&D; 2, Tamlaght O’Crilly; 3, Garvagh; 4, Sergeant Walker Memorial.

Drum majors:

Novice: 1, Beth Preston, Tullylagan; 2, Jason Nicholl, Tullylagan; 3, Jane Major, WM Kerr Memorial; 4, Kathryn McKeown, Battlehill; 5, Judith Leeman, Syerla and District.

Junior: 1, Zoe McDowell, Lisnamulligan; 2, Lauren Abraham, Seven Towers; 3, Emma Barr, Ravara; 4, Gemma McDowell, Tullylagan; 5, Glen Baxter, Cleland Memorial.

Juvenile: 1, Steven Gilchrist, Ballycoan; 2, Victoria Catterson, Quinn Memorial; 3, Lauren Hanna, Drumlough; 4, Jason Price, Marlacoo; 5, Diane Watt, Armagh Breague.

Senior: 1, Alicia Dickson, Matt Boyd Memorial; 2, Paula Braiden, Cullybackey; 3, Laura Jane Lawson, Tullylagan; 4, Samantha Gordon, Field Marshal Montgomery; 5, David Brownlee, Derryclavin.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 08:43:48 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/40489-%e2%80%98monty%e2%80%99-victors-of-bands-battle/ The Borough of Ards Pipe Band Championship http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/40102-the-borough-of-ards-pipe-band-championship/ The Borough of Ards Pipe Band Championship, Sat 15th May in L`derry Park, Newtownards www.visitstrangfordlough.co.uk #fb Sat, 05 May 2012 11:25:35 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/40102-the-borough-of-ards-pipe-band-championship/ Royal Scottish Dance Society ceilidh in Coleraine Town Hall http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/40018-royal-scottish-dance-society-ceilidh-in-coleraine-town-hall/ http://www.colerainetimes.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/royal-scottish-dance-society-ceilidh-in-coleraine-town-hall-1-3791162

Published on Wednesday 2 May 2012 08:53

The Portrush Branch of the Royal Scottish Dance Society (RSDS) is celebrating its 60th anniversary on Friday, May 4 with a ceilidh in Coleraine Town Hall at 8pm.

The popular Iain Muir Band will be keeping the dancers in step and providing a few songs while they recover their breath. Evelyn Redmond will be calling the dances so prior knowledge is not required.

This is the last year for the Branch’s Chairperson, Patricia Lowther who is retiring after a long innings. Patricia has been a dancer, teacher and an inspiration to the Branch and hopes to see a good turn-out of former pupils for her farewell gathering.

Young, old, stiff and sprightly are all welcome for a Scottish celebration to be remembered.]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 12:42:30 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/40018-royal-scottish-dance-society-ceilidh-in-coleraine-town-hall/ Feature City of Culture in Irish ‘Gathering’ plan - Reilly http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/40011-feature-city-of-culture-in-irish-%e2%80%98gathering%e2%80%99-plan-reilly/ http://www.derryjournal.com/news/business/feature-city-of-culture-in-gathering-plan-reilly-1-3794161
SDLP Councillor Martin Reilly

Published on Wednesday 2 May 2012 08:38

SDLP Derry City Councillor Martin Reilly has said Derry’s City of Culture celebrations should be a significant part in ‘The Gathering’, the Irish Government’s plans to bring people with Irish connections to Ireland next year.

Colr Reilly’s been speaking in support of his party’s call on the Executive to support and encourage Tourism Ireland’s plans for ‘The Gathering: An Irish Homecoming’ in 2013, promoting Ireland as a tourism destination to 70 million people worldwide.

He has called on the Tourism Minister, Arlene Foster, to engage with her southern counterpart Leo Varadkar to ensure that the benefit from these plans is derived on an all-island basis and that Derry’s City of Culture celebrations are included as an integral attraction.

Colr Reilly was on a recent Derry City Council trip to Los Angeles, where he helped promote business and tourisms links with Derry as part of the Clipper round the world yacht race.

Speaking yesterday, when the SDLP had a motion at the Stormont Assembly on the issue of ‘The Gathering’, Mr Reilly, said: “The Gathering: An Irish Homecoming is a fantastic tourism initiative being advanced by Tourism Ireland with the aim of bringing the Irish diaspora home and stimulating our economy.

“Our first meeting in San Francisco was with the Irish Consulate General and we raised the issue of the diaspora coming home to visit the North West in 2013.

“The majority of people of Irish descent living abroad regard Ireland as all 32 counties and therefore The Gathering should be embraced on an all-island basis to benefit every part of Ireland both North and South.

“Tourism is a key economic driver on our island and, as public representatives, we have a duty to maximise upon the tourism potential of The Gathering in the run up to 2013 and make it a truly wonderful year for Ireland. We should also use it as a springboard for future events, investment and tourism inflow.

“Given that The Gathering is aiming to market our tourism jewels to a global audience in 2013, it is vital that Derry’s City of Culture celebrations are included when marketing our country’s main attractions.

“I am appealing to the Tourism Minister, Arlene Foster, to enter into the spirit of co-operation on an all-island basis and see the wider benefits which could be achieved if she engaged with the Irish Minister for Tourism to promote this initiative.

“It makes good economic sense for our Executive to work with their Southern counterparts to broaden and deepen their working relationships, stimulate tourism, create jobs and improve the quality of government services for everyone on our island.”]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 12:37:10 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/40011-feature-city-of-culture-in-irish-%e2%80%98gathering%e2%80%99-plan-reilly/ Historians to debate Bandon massacre of 1922 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39938-historians-to-debate-bandon-massacre-of-1922/ http://saoirse32.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/historians-to-debate-bandon-massacre-of-1922/
27 April 2012 in an príomhbhóthar | Tags: Bandon massacre
BARRY ROCHE
Irish Times
27 Apr 2012

One of the most controversial events of the War of Independence, one of the bloodiest sectarian massacres, when 18 people – all but one of them Protestant – were killed in west Cork in April 1922, will be debated at a public event in Cork city this weekend.

Dr John M Regan, who teaches Irish and British history at the University of Dundee, will deliver a lecture, The Bandon Massacre Revisited, in which he will examine the controversial interpretation of the events by the late Prof Peter Hart, who wrote a history of the IRA in west Cork.

A group of professional historians will participate in the debate.

Members of various faith groups from around Cork have also been invited to attend the event, which is open to the general public.

It is being organised by Dunlaoí Teoranta at the Imperial Hotel tomorrow at 2.30pm.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:56:27 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39938-historians-to-debate-bandon-massacre-of-1922/ Presbyterian Links to Ulster Covenant #fb http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39888-presbyterian-links-to-ulster-covenant-fb/ 28-4-12

Presbyterian Links to Ulster Covenant

IN February 1912 an anti-Home Rule Convention was specifically organised for Ulster Presbyterians. The event was attended by many thousands was held at churches around Belfast.

On September 28 that year+ the Ulster Covenant and related wumerfs declaration was signed in church halls throughout the province.

One of the most popular venues was Westbourne Presbyterian church on the Newtownards Road in east Belfast where 3.371 men and women signed the historic documents. It is appropriate that Westbourne Church is the location on Monday night next (7.30prn) for the second in a series of evenings entitled ‘Explaining the Ulster Covenant‘.

There will be a talk by John Erskine, lecturer and Presbyterian historian, specifically on ‘Presbyterianism and the Covenant’, with a contribution by DUP Minister Nelson McCauSland MLA on the author of the Covenant, leading Presbyterian and liberal Unionist Thomas Sinclair. There will be a display of historic artefacts and Covenant centenary mementoes will also be on sale. The evenings are free.

The Rev Mervyn Gibson, Westbuurne‘s current minister, confirms: “We would welcome and encourage attendance from folk of all traditions as We explore the history that shaped us The evenings are supported by the Community Relations Council. Future talks will include ‘Nationalism and the Ulster Covenant’ by Dr Eamon Phoenix and ‘Women and the Ulster Covenant‘ by Dr Diane Urquhart.


]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:57:25 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39888-presbyterian-links-to-ulster-covenant-fb/ Household Cavalry Museum Opens Olympic Exhibition http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39769-household-cavalry-museum-opens-olympic-exhibition/ Posted by Jenny in Attractions, London 2012 Olympic Games, London Olympics 2012
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A new exhibition has opened at the Household Cavalry Museum, celebrating members’ of the Household Cavalry’s participation in the Olympic Games since 1908.

Five Olympic medals and an Olympic torch from 1996 are among the items on display.

You can see the Olympic exhibition, along with the permanent displays about the history and role of the Household Cavalry, and take a peep into the working stables until 17 June. After that, the museum closes for the Olympic Beach Volleyball competition and will re-open in October.

The Household Cavalry Museum is on Horse Guards, London SW1. It costs around £6 to enter, and you can book tickets here]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:03:33 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39769-household-cavalry-museum-opens-olympic-exhibition/ Tour operators learn of Northern Ireland attractions http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39734-tour-operators-learn-of-northern-ireland-attractions/ Tour operators learn of Northern Ireland attractions
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-17763760

A new visitors' centre is due to open at the Giant's Causeway in 2012

More than 140 tour operators from across the world have arrived in Belfast to learn about what Northern Ireland can offer overseas visitors.

They will meet around 100 providers of accommodation, tourist attractions and transport.

The Meet the Buyer event has been organised by the Tourist Board.

It is hoped the new Titanic Belfast building and other locations such as the Giant's Causeway visitor centre will boost visitor numbers.

NITB chief executive Alan Clarke said: "With recent figures showing a 4% increase in overseas visitors and a massive 20% increase in what they spend, the signs are very healthy for tourism here.

"The Meet the Buyer event will help to further build on this success as the holiday market from Great Britain, Republic of Ireland and overseas will be crucial in reaching our tourism targets.

"These international buyers will also be participating in familiarisation trips that will showcase our scenery, Christian heritage, cookery and food and our history and culture among many other areas of interest.

"Forthcoming events such as the Irish Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club, the opening of the technologically advanced Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre and the arrival of the colourful Clipper Round the World yacht race in Londonderry as a host port in July 2012 will ensure even greater international coverage and further heighten awareness of what we now have to offer visitors."

Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, who are also involved in the event, said: "Tourism Ireland is delighted to bring so many top international tourism buyers to Northern Ireland for Meet the Buyer 2012, which provides such an important opportunity for local industry partners.

"The high attendance of these buyers from around the world is a strong indication that interest in visiting Northern Ireland remains high and that it can, and is, competing with the best destinations in the world."

The operators from the Republic of Ireland, North America, Great Britain and Europe will learn more about the programme of events as part of the NI2012; 'Our time, our place' campaign, as well as tourism opportunities beyond this year into 2013 and 2014.

The money spent by overseas tourists in Northern Ireland increased by 20% last year, according to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment.

DETI said visitors from abroad spent an estimated £368m during trips to Northern Ireland in 2011.

There was also a slight increase in the number who stayed overnight.

Tourism Minister Arlene Foster said she was confident that Northern Ireland would become "a must-see destination for people from all over the world".

DETI estimated that 1.5m overseas visitors spent one night or more in Northern Ireland last year, an increase of 4% on 2010.

The department gathers figures on both overseas and domestic tourism.

It said a total of 1,968,000 hotel, guesthouse and bed and breakfast rooms were sold between January and December 2011.

The minister said local people had also made a significant contribution, spending £304m on day trips and overnight accommodation within Northern Ireland last year.

Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, also welcomed the figures.

He said he hoped a campaign promoting Northern Ireland as a tourist destination in 2012 would reach "over 100 million" potential holiday-makers.

"The hugely successful opening of Titanic Belfast has already helped to generate massive worldwide publicity for Belfast and for Northern Ireland," Mr Gibbons said.

Tickets for the new attraction, which opened on 31 March, sold out during its first two weeks of business.

"It is really encouraging to see that so many tourists visited Northern Ireland last year and bodes well for 2012 when there is a jam-packed programme of exciting events and openings taking place," Mrs Foster said.

"Overseas visitors and local people can now look forward to the Irish Open in Portrush, the opening of the new Giant's Causeway visitors centre as well as many other events taking place across Northern Ireland.]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:22:56 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39734-tour-operators-learn-of-northern-ireland-attractions/ Celebrating Gulliver, the gantries and Finn McCool http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39143-celebrating-gulliver-the-gantries-and-finn-mccool/ http://www.newsletter.co.uk/lifestyle/features/celebrating-gulliver-the-gantries-and-finn-mccool-1-3708836

Performers from Belfast Circus School help launch Land of Giants, one of the most exciting events to be staged in Ulster. Tickets for the June 30 extravaganza are available now

Published on Friday 6 April 2012 08:48

LAND of Giants, to be staged as part of the Cultural Olympiad, will be a very unusual outdoor show drawing inspiration from local ‘giants’ such as Swift’s Gulliver, Samson and Goliath (the yellow gantries) and the mythical Finn McCool.

It will be staged at the Titanic Slipways on June 30 in front of an expected audience of thousands.

The show will feature state-of-the-art digital animation, dramatic special effects, fireworks, gravity defying aerial performances and a stage almost 200 metres long; even the new Titanic Belfast building will play a starring role.

Written and directed by Mark Murphy, the piece celebrates Ulster as ‘Land of Giants’ and views it as ‘giant’ in its ideas, talent, industry and heritage.

“It’s a thrilling celebration of the giants - mythical, industrial, cultural, literary and social - which Northern Ireland has given to the world,” says Mark. “But its focus is not just the extraordinary things this place has produced, such as two-thirds of the world’s linen or the most famous ship in the world, but more specifically the men and women who are the foundation for everything built here.

“The show is ambitious and contains a narrative that will capture everyone’s imagination.”

The spectacle will involve a cast and crew of over 500 people and is the largest outdoor event of its kind ever to be held on this island.

Land of Giants has been funded by Legacy Trust UK - dedicated to creating a lasting legacy for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by funding local talent to inspire creativity across the British Isles.

“The strength of the project has secured a major funding award from Legacy Trust UK, one of only four such grants made for large scale outdoor UK celebrations as part of the Cultural Olympiad,” added Kathy Hayes, associate producer.

Additional support for the project has been provided by NITB, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Belfast City Council. The Northern Ireland consortium - charged with delivering the event - includes The Beat Initiative, Belfast City Council, Belfast Community Circus and Young at Art.

n Tickets for Land of Giants, June 30 at the Titanic Slipways, are on sale now and are available from Belfast Welcome Centre, online at www.gotobelfast.com or by calling 02890 246609. You can find out more about the show at www.landofgiants.info]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:22:27 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39143-celebrating-gulliver-the-gantries-and-finn-mccool/ Funding to promote band’s music programme http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39136-funding-to-promote-band%e2%80%99s-music-programme/ http://www.londonderrysentinel.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/funding-to-promote-band-s-music-programme-1-3674580

Published on Wednesday 28 March 2012 15:04

Burntollet sons of Ulster have secured funding from the Ulster Scots Agency for a tutoring programme, which is already underway.

Band practice now takes place in the Ebrington Centre, Waterside, at 8pm on a Tuesday night, and everyone is welcome, from experienced drummers and flautists to learners. Tuition will be provided.

The aim of the tutoring programme is to assist young people in the Londonderry area to learn to play a musical instrument. The grant will offset the cost of employing a tutor to teach both the marching snare drum and the b’ flat flute over a 20-week period.

“not only will this help the learner drummers and flautists improve their playing ability, but it will teach them the importance of discipline and rules which everyone learns on being part of a band,” said Band Secretary David McClelland.

“Anyone wishing to take part in the course are more than welcome to come along and sign up. Burntollet sons of Ulster is celebrating 33 continuous years of parading. Over those years the band has helped numerous young people learn to play a musical instrument, which in turn has given them something creative to do in their free time, as well as helping bring discipline and structure into their lives. We will gladly welcome anyone wishing to enrol in the course,” he said.]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:18:48 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39136-funding-to-promote-band%e2%80%99s-music-programme/ Top award for Dalriada festival http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39056-top-award-for-dalriada-festival/ http://www.larnetimes.co.uk/news/local/top-award-for-dalriada-festival-1-3679974

Published on Tuesday 3 April 2012 00:01

GLENARM’S Dalriada Festival has been crowned the friendliest event of the year in a UK-wide outdoor events competition.

The 2011 festival - a celebration of sport, music and fine food - was the only Northern Ireland-based event to scoop an accolade at the prestigious National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) Awards in Birmingham.

Coast Road Councillor Maureen Morrow congratulated the organisers on the “great achievement”, and her colleague Alderman Roy Beggs said: “We should be proud to be associated with this event. It is good news for the borough and a boost for Northern Ireland as a whole.”

The council recently agreed, for the second year running, to contribute £25,000 towards the cost of organising the festival.

NOEA is one of the UK’s leading outdoor trade associations and aims to enhance professionalism in the industry through education, networking, lobbying, advice and creating business opportunities.

This year’s Dalriada Festival, which will take place on Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14, will feature performances from pop star Ronan Keating, as well as special guest Sharon Corr.]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:46:14 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39056-top-award-for-dalriada-festival/ An old Ulster-Scots poem http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39054-an-old-ulster-scots-poem/
An old Ulster-Scots poem
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This evening I came across several poems in Ulster-Scots in the Belfast News-Letter for 1838.  The first was in the 7 December edition and was reprinted from the December edition of the Dublin University Magazine.  The poem, which was written in a light Ulster-Scots, was set in a graveyard in the Ulster-Scots community of Islandmagee.

It's up the hills, an' down the braes,
An' ower the heather green,
It's lang sin' ye were here before
It's langsome ye hae been -
There's mony a house, and mony a ha'
And mony a lass between.

Oh! Mary, wipe awa the tears,
They're happin'frae your een,
For mony a house, and mony a ha'
Sin' Beltane I hae seen
But no ae lass by the hearth-stane,
Sae bonny sits between.

Oh! Willy, tak' me to your bread,
An' let me greet my fill;
Ye're gaun awa again, Willy -
The sun blinks on the hill -
An' I maun bide the lee lang year
Sae mair again' my will.

Oh! let me kee you, my wee Mary,
For I maun gang my lane;
But will ye keep the tryst Mary,
When May flowers spring again?

Oh! weary are the lang, lang nichts,
An' driech the lanely hours,
Until the May comes back again,
Wi' a' her bonny flowers.

It's up the hills, an' down the braes,
An' ower the heather green,
It's lang sin' I was here before,
It's langsome I hae been -
An' mony a hill, an' mony a dale,
An' mony a mile between.

Weel hae ye kept yer tryst, Willy -
The red is in your cheek,
An' glancin' are your een, Willy;
An' pleasant words ye speak;
An' ye hae come frae the leevin' world
Your ain true love to seek.

What gars ye look sae pale, Mary?
What gars ye look sae wan?
Ye hae a smell o' the kirk-yard banes,
Amang the rotten san';
And I a leevin' man.

Come up wi' me to the kirk-yard,
Ye promised me to wed;
I sleep a' nicht in a deep. damp grave,
Wi' mouls sae newly spread;
An' lay ye down wi' me, Willy,
Upon our marriage bed.

Later that month, on 18 December 1838, the News-Letter carried the poem Tam o' the Balloch.

Some critics argue that Ulster-Scots is a recent invention but it is hard for them to argue that when we have examples such as the above, from 1838.]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:43:18 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39054-an-old-ulster-scots-poem/ Poignant memorial to launch of liner http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39044-poignant-memorial-to-launch-of-liner/ http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/local/poignant-memorial-to-launch-of-liner-1-3693354

Titanic Ship 401 left Belfast on the 2nd April 100 years ago and to mark this centenary The Titanic Foundation with Titanic Belfast launched 401 balloons into the air with the help of pupils from Victoria College, RBAI and Methody. Pictured are Julie Daly Finance and Developement Manager of The Titanic Foundation Ltd, Tim Husbands Director of Titanic Belfast, Lord Mayor, Jonathan Hegan Chair of The Titanic Foundation Ltd, Bryan Gregory Chief Executive of The Titanic Foundation Ltd and Catherine McGinnis Communications Officer for The Titanic Foundation Ltd.

Published on Tuesday 3 April 2012 08:20

ONE hundred children released 401 balloons yesterday to mark the day a century ago that the Titanic left Belfast for the final time on her ill-fated maiden voyage.

One hundred years ago yesterday crowds lined Belfast Lough to wave Titanic off as she sailed first to Southampton, then to Cherbourg in France and finally called at Cork before setting off across the Atlantic towards New York.

But the maiden voyage ended in tragedy when the ship struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912, and sank within hours causing the death of 1,514 of her passengers.

Titanic was given the number 401 during her construction at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast.

Before the balloon release the schoolchildren – including choirs from Victoria College, Assumption Grammar School, Methody and the Royal Belfast Academical Institution – performed on a replica of the famous first class staircase in the new Titanic Belfast attraction for 200 community and voluntary organisations during a special breakfast event.

They sung a specially commissioned choral work Titanic Voyage written by Philip Stopford, director of music at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast.

Mr Stopford said it had been a “real challenge” to write new music for the Titanic commemorations.

“I tried to capture the splendour and majesty of the ship along with the immense tragedy,” he said.

“These excellent choirs from Northern Ireland schools gave a super first performance and it was a great thrill to be conducting it on the grand staircase right above the slipway where the ship was built.”

The event was organised by the Belfast City Council and Titanic Foundation.

“As well as being a significant tourist attraction, we want people to see Titanic Belfast as an asset for all communities in Northern Ireland,” said Titanic Foundation vice chairman Noel Rooney.

Meanwhile the Public Record Office Northern Ireland will host an evening of musical entertainment on April 12 from 6pm as part of the Titanic Festival of Creative Arts.

The programme will reflect the songs and music of the first two decades of the 20th century at a time when Titanic was being planned and built.

Booking for this event is essential as places are limited. To book email proni@dcalni.gov.uk, or telephone 028 9053 4800 and ask for PRONI.]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:47:22 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/39044-poignant-memorial-to-launch-of-liner/ 1912 - 2012: EXPLAINING THE ULSTER COVENANT http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/38797-1912-2012-explaining-the-ulster-covenant/
The exhibitions will tell the story of the people of East Belfast. Stories of the men and women who build world class industries, who build the Titanic, who signed the Covenant, the stories of individuals who became household names in the fields of sport; literature; music, politics and film. The stories of both Nationalist and Unionist communities who fought side by side in the World Wars and each other during the Troubles. Titanic People ~ Sharing Our Story.

1912 - 2012: EXPLAINING THE ULSTER COVENANT
http://www.titanic-people.co.uk/

(all events are free; tea & coffee provided)

• Introduction to the Ulster Covenant
‘100 years on’ drama: talk by Gordon Lucy
Thurs 22 March @ 7.30pm

• Presbyterianism and the Ulster Covenant
John Erskine & Nelson McCausland MLA
Mon 30 April @ 7.30pm

• Nationalism and the Ulster Covenant
Dr. Eamon Phoenix
Wed 23 May @ 7.30pm

• Women and the Ulster Covenant
Dr. Diane Urquhart & Philip Orr
Thurs 21 June @ 7.30pm


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TITANIC CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

• An Evening of Music, Poetry & Drama
featuring members of the New Irish Choir & Orchestra,
Dan Gordon and friends of the Shipyard Church
Saturday 31 March @ 8.00pm
Online order form for tickets
Telephone 028 9045 0507
(suggested donation £10.00 per ticket)

• Belfast Community Gospel Choir
Friday 20 April @ 7.30pm
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Anticipation growing for melody flute contest

THIS Saturday one of the Province’s most well-established melody flute events takes place in Lisburn in the form of the 13th annual contest hosted by the Lisburn Young Defenders Flute.

Proceedings get underway at 1.30pm in Lisburn Orange Hall, with nine bands on the programme.

Erne Musical Supplies will have a full display of marching band instruments and accessories on show, while food and bar services are available all day. Ballies Lane Flute are travelling over from Scotland to participate, with some of the other well known bands taking part including Pride of the Raven, Pride of Ballinran and Omagh Protestant Boys. Admission is £5 and £2 for playing band members.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:32:52 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/38794-anticipation-growing-for-melody-flute-contest/ www.downanddromore.org/news/2012/03/The-Titanoraks-guide-to-April-2012 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/38759-wwwdownanddromoreorgnews201203the-titanoraks-guide-to-april-2012/

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The Titanorak’s guide to April 2012

http://www.downanddromore.org/news/2012/03/The-Titanoraks-guide-to-April-2012?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Friday 30 March 2012
As Titanic Belfast opens on 31 March, Revd Chris Bennett, Chaplain to the TQ, prepares us for a mad April of Titanic–themed events:
“We are now Titanic people. After decades of telling the stories that divide us, we’re now telling the story that unites us: that as we walk the streets of Belfast city we’re walking in the footprints of the men who hammered together this monumental, doomed, wonderful, terrible, endlessly–fascinating ship.
“And man–oh–man, are we telling the story in style. Celebrating the triumphs, commemorating the terrible losses, finding a thousand new angles and perspectives on this absorbing story. You’ve maybe noticed that there are one–or–two wee events coming up… last night I started piecing together all the different timetables, programmes and flyers that we’ve been collecting in Dock Cafe over the last few weeks, and I think I’ve come up with the (possibly definitive…?!) guide to EVERYTHING Titanic that’s happening over this next month.
“(Of course having said that I’m sure I’ve missed something, so if you spot any omissions let me know and I’ll update the list.  I’ll also post the complete timetable in the ‘Events/Special Events’ tab on the Dock homepage, so you can access it all month as you plan your own Titanic diary.)
“So, are you ready?  Really, are you ready? – ready for a new day in Belfast, for a new story, for a month of colour and laughter and tears and love and history and future like we’ve neverseen or even dared to dream?  Take a very, very deep breath – and we’ll begin…”
Saturday 31st March
12 noon Opening of Titanic Belfast – www.titanicbelfast.com
12 noon Titanic Lockdown daytime programme – www.titanic-lockdown.com
7pm Titanic Lockdown evening programme – www.titanic-lockdown.com
8pm Titanic Centenary Celebrations at Westbourne Presbyterian – www.titanic-people.co.uk
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
Sunday 1st April
11am Yardmen service at Westbourne Presbyterian – www.titanic-people.co.uk
12:45pm Yardmen Walk and cycle – www.communitygreenway.co.uk
3:33pm Dock Walk – starting at Dock cafe
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
9pm ‘Titanic’ (Julian Fellowes version) on ITV
Monday 2nd April
7pm at Dock Cafe – ‘She was all right when she left here’ Dock Walk
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
8pm ‘The Boat Factory’ at Titanic Belfast – www.titanicbelfast.com
8:30pm ‘A Night To Remember’ open–air cinema at the Thompson Dock –www.belfastfilmfestival.org
‘Game of Thrones’ series 2 (filmed in the TQ!) premieres on Sky Atlantic
Tuesday 3rd April
7:30pm ‘Blackness After Midnight’ at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
8pm ‘The Boat Factory’ at Titanic Belfast – www.titanicbelfast.com
8:30pm ‘Saving the Titanic’ open–air cinema at the Thompson Dock –www.belfastfilmfestival.org
Wednesday 4th April
1pm ‘Lost Voices from Titanic’ at Public Records Office – www.proni.gov.uk
7:30pm ‘Blackness After Midnight’ at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
8pm ‘The Boat Factory’ at Titanic Belfast – www.titanicbelfast.com
Thursday 5th April
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
8pm ‘The Boat Factory’ at Titanic Belfast – www.titanicbelfast.com
Friday 6th April
5pm Circuit of Ireland Super Special Stage at Titanic Belfast – www.titanicbelfast.com
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Saturday 7th April
11:00–5:00 Family Fun Day at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
12:30 ‘Titanic Birthplace’ at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
1pm ‘Titanic in the Movies’ at the Belfast Barge – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
1pm ‘Titanic Birthplace’ at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
9pm Titanic Light Show at Titanic Slipways www.titanicbelfast.com
‘Titanic 3D’ at cinemas nationwide
Sunday 8th April
11:00–5:00 Family Fun Day at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
1:00pm ‘Honeymoon Couples on Titanic’ – City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
3:33pm Dock Walk – starting at Dock cafe
7:15pm ‘Titans’ at the Drawing Office – www.titanicbelfast.com
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
9pm ‘Titanic’ (Julian Fellowes version) on ITV
‘Titanic 3D’ at cinemas nationwide
Monday 9th April
11:00–5:00 Family Fun Day at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
1:00pm Edwardian Fashion Event at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
7:15pm ‘Titans’ at the Drawing Office – www.titanicbelfast.com
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
8pm ‘A Better Boy – Thomas Andrews, Shipwright’ at the Belfast Barge –www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
8:30pm Titanic Light Show installation at Titanic Slipways – www.titanicbelfast.com
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Tuesday 10th April
11:00–5:00 Family Fun Day at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
1pm ‘Titanic Miscellany’ at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
7:15pm ‘Titans’ at the Drawing Office – www.titanicbelfast.com
7:30pm ‘Titanic the Musical’ at the Grand Opera House – www.goh.co.uk
8pm ‘Songs to the Siren’ at Titanic Belfast – www.titanicbelfast.com
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
8pm ‘A Better Boy – Thomas Andrews, Shipwright’ at the Belfast Barge –www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
8:30pm Titanic Light Show installation at Titanic Slipways – www.titanicbelfast.com
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Wednesday 11th April
7:15pm ‘Titans’ at the Drawing Office – www.titanicbelfast.com
7:30pm ‘The Wireless Room’ at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
7:30pm ‘Titanic the Musical’ at the Grand Opera House – www.goh.co.uk
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
8pm ‘A Better Boy – Thomas Andrews, Shipwright’ at the Belfast Barge –www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
8:30pm Titanic Light Show installation at Titanic Slipways – www.titanicbelfast.com
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Thursday 12th April
6pm  Creative Arts Festival at Public Records Office – www.proni.gov.uk
7:30pm ‘The Wireless Room’ at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
7:30pm ‘Titanic the Musical’ at the Grand Opera House – www.goh.co.uk
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
8pm ‘A Better Boy – Thomas Andrews, Shipwright’ at the Belfast Barge –www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
‘Titanic 3D in cinemas nationwide
Friday 13th April
7:30pm ‘Titanic the Musical’ at the Grand Opera House – www.goh.co.uk
7:30pm ‘The Wireless Room’ at the City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
8pm ‘A Better Boy – Thomas Andrews, Shipwright’ at the Belfast Barge –www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
8:30pm MTV Titanic Sounds at Titanic Slipways – www.titanicbelfast.com
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Saturday 14th April
5:30pm and 11:40pm ‘Titanic the Musical’ at the Grand Opera House – www.goh.co.uk
7:30pm Titanic Centenary Commemoration at Waterfront Hall –www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
8pm ‘White Star of the North’ at Lyric Theatre – www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
8pm ‘A Better Boy – Thomas Andrews, Shipwright’ at the Belfast Barge –www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
9pm Titanic Requiem at St Anne’s Cathedral – www.belfastcathedral.org
11pm ‘Water Night – A Titanic Vigil’ at Titanic Belfast –www.titanicbelfast.com
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Sunday 15th April
9am Unveiling of Memorial Garden at City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
11am Titanic Requiem at St Peter’s Cathedral – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
11am ‘From Loch Ness to the North Atlantic’ – City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
12 noon ‘Sunrise from Carpathia’ brunch service at Titanic Belfast – www.titanicbelfast.com
3:30pm Titanic Commemoration Service and pilgrimage walk at St Anne’s Cathedral –www.belfastcathedral.org
7:30pm ‘The Titanic Story’ at the Ulster Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
8pm ‘Theatre Titanick’ at Titanic Belfast – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
8pm ‘A Better Boy – Thomas Andrews, Shipwright’ at the Belfast Barge –www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
9pm ‘Titanic’ (Julian Fellowes version) on ITV
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Monday 16th April
7pm ‘Belfast Shipbuilders’ – City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Tuesday 17th April
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Wednesday 18th April
7pm ‘Father Browne’s Album’ – City Hall – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Thursday 19th April
6pm ‘Last Night of a Small Town’ at the Linen Hall Library – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
6:30pm ‘Titanic – Belfast’s Own’ at Public records Office – www.proni.gov.uk
7:30pm ‘The Iceberg’ at the Belfast Barge – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Friday 20th April
7pm ‘The Man Who Left The Titanic’ at the Linen Hall Library –www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
7:30pm ‘The Iceberg’ at the Belfast Barge – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Saturday 21st April
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
Sunday 22nd April
1pm ‘Sisters to an Icon’ at the Belfast Barge – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic/
1:30pm TQ 10K at Queens Road – www.athleticsni.org
3:33pm Dock Walk – starting at Dock cafe
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
‘Titanic – Scenes from the British Wreck Commissioners’ Inquiry 1912’ at the MAC
Monday 23rd April
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
‘Titanic – Scenes from the British Wreck Commissioners’ Inquiry 1912’ at the MAC
Tuesday 24th April
1pm ‘All At Sea – Maritime Records’ at the Public Records Office – www.proni.gov.uk
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
‘Titanic – Scenes from the British Wreck Commissioners’ Inquiry 1912’ at the MAC
Wednesday 25th April
Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
‘Titanic – Scenes from the British Wreck Commissioners’ Inquiry 1912’ at the MAC
Thursday 26th April
‘Titanic 3D’ in cinemas nationwide
‘Titanic – Scenes from the British Wreck Commissioners’ Inquiry 1912’ at the MAC
Friday 27th April
‘Go’ awards at Titanic Belfast – www.titanicbelfast.com
‘Titanic – Scenes from the British Wreck Commissioners’ Inquiry 1912’ at the MAC
Saturday 28th April
‘Titanic – Scenes from the British Wreck Commissioners’ Inquiry 1912’ at the MAC
Sunday 29th April
3:33pm Dock Walk – starting at Dock cafe
‘Titanic – Scenes from the British Wreck Commissioners’ Inquiry 1912’ at the MAC

]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:45:07 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/38759-wwwdownanddromoreorgnews201203the-titanoraks-guide-to-april-2012/ The BBC`s Titanic 100 / Titanic Belfast website http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/38714-the-bbcs-titanic-100-titanic-belfast-website/
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]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:25:13 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/38651-video-titanic-belfast-walkthrough/ First Minister Peter Robinson to deliver talk on Irish unionism in Dublin http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/38619-first-minister-peter-robinson-to-deliver-talk-on-irish-unionism-in-dublin/ First Minister Peter Robinson to deliver talk on Irish unionism in Dublin
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-17541395
Peter Robinson will speak on Irish unionism

Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson is to travel to Dublin later to deliver a lecture on Irish unionism.

It is the first in a series focusing on a number of centenaries being commemorated over the next four years.

Mr Robinson is expected to talk about the legacy of Edward Carson and the history of Irish unionism as well as his own personal political journey.

The Irish minister for foreign affairs said it was "particularly fitting" that Mr Robinson delivered the address.

"His participation is a testament to the importance both the Irish government and the Northern Ireland Executive attach to a joint approach to commemorative activities" said Eamon Gilmore.

"The lecture will take place in Iveagh House, only a few hundred feet from Carson's birthplace on Harcourt Street.

"We should not forget that Carson was a Dubliner, that he was a fellow student of Oscar Wilde in Trinity College Dublin, and that he first made his reputation practising at the Irish Bar."

"Neither should we forget the rich political tradition of southern unionism, which both Carson and Lord Iveagh in their separate ways, represent.

"This lecture, and future commemorative events, will provide valuable opportunities to look again at these often overlooked aspects of our shared history".

The coming weeks see three significant events: the first mass demonstration against Home Rule at Balmoral on 9 April, the introduction of the Third Home Rule Bill on 11 April, and the sinking of the Titanic on 15 April.]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:17:28 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/38619-first-minister-peter-robinson-to-deliver-talk-on-irish-unionism-in-dublin/ Curran Band concert in the McKinney Memorial Hall, Tobermore , Sat 24th March http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/38254-curran-band-concert-in-the-mckinney-memorial-hall-tobermore-sat-24th-march/
CURRAN Flute Band are holding a spring concert in the McKinney Memorial Hall, Tobermore, commencing at 7.30pm on Saturday, March 24.

Artists include: Aughrim Fifes and Lambeg Drums, Loughinsholin Cultural Music Group, Cranny Pipe Band, Salterstown FB and Curran Flute Band.

Tea and refreshments will be served after the concert and everyone is welcome. Admission £3 for adults children free. This event has been kindly supported by Magherafelt District Council.

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Dinner dance
THE Moneymore Coronation Branch Walker Club ABOD will be holding a special dinner dance to mark the 75th anniversary of the formation.

The event will be held in the Royal Hotel on Saturday April 14 at 7.30pm.

Tickets are priced £20 and are available from club members.

If anyone has any photographs or information relating to the history of the club they can contact club president Robert Kelly on 028 867 48925 or 07862295763.

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Moneymore Gospel Mission

A GOSPEL Mission will take place in Moneymore Orange Hall from 11th to 25th March 2012.

Sunday 8.15pm, weeknights 8pm.

Speaker is Mr Paul Lutton and special singers and testimonies.

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Tyrone Grand Orange Lodge

COUNTTTyrone Grand Orange Lodge held their installation of officers for 2012 in Garvetagh Orange Hall, Castlederg which was hosted by Killen District LOL No 12. Mr Will Andrews the district manager extended a cordial welcome to all in attendance. Mr Edward Stevenson, the county grand master and grand master of the GOLI presided over the routine business prior to the installtion ceremony.

During the ceremony he was assisted in the deputy chair by Mr Sidney Mclldoon the grand lecturer of the GOLI while Mr Robert Oliver deputy grand lecturer of County Armagh, Mr James Clayton, poast master of Tandragee LOL 122 and Mr Millar Farr, the Sovereign grand master acted as deacons.

Officers installed: County grand master, James Emery; deputy grand master, Perry Reid; lay chaplains, Richard Reid and William Montgomery; grand secretary, Trevor Lockhart; deputy grand secretary Paul Robinson; deputy assistant grand secretaries, Robert Mulligan, Robert Abernethy, Brian Green way; wand treasurer, Franklin Keuy; deputy grand treasurer, Stanley McFarland; grand tyler, Thomas Tener.

The visiting dignitaries congratulated the new officers and also warm tributes were paid to Mr Stevenson on his resolute leadership over the past thirteen years as county grand master. The ladies provided excellent hospitality which was enjoyed by everyone and Mr Clayton proposed a vote of thanks.


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Cultural evening

THE officers and members of the above lodge cordially invite you to an evening of cultural entertainment to be held in Church Hall, Circular Road, Moneymore on Friday 16 March.

Performing are Loughinsholin Accordian Group, Ballybriest Pipe Band, Derryloran Boyne Defenders Flute Band, Moneymore Orange Choir, tickets £5 available from lodge members or pay at the door. Everyone welcome.

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Montober talk

DR David Murphy will give a talk on the signing of the Ulster Covenant in Montober Orange Hall on Monday 12 March at 8pm. Everyone welcome.

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Tobermore

Irish Stew Night

BLACKHILL LOL 681 are holding an Irish Stew Night on Friday 16th March at 8pm in Blackhill Orange Hall, Tobermore.

Tickets are available from members of Blackhill Lodge.

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Desertmartin

Apprentice Boys Concert

DESERTMARTIN Parent Club of the Apprentice Boys of Derry will hold their 25th Anniversary Concert in Desertmartin Parish Church Hall (kindly granted) on Friday 16th March 2012 at 8pm.

What will be a very entertaining evening for all, the line up of artistes taking part will include Compere Mr Lexi Gilmour, Eden Accordion Band, Cranny Pipe Band, Curragh Silver Band, Crimson Star Accordion and various soloists. Admission is £7.00 and includes tea and apple tart. For tickets please contact Club members or alternatively contact the Club Secretary Gareth Campbell on 07740175745 after 6pm.]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:18:03 +0000 http://orange-order.co.uk/topic/38254-curran-band-concert-in-the-mckinney-memorial-hall-tobermore-sat-24th-march/