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Some of our more recent press statements. These can also be found under their respective headings.

Date Title Introduction
01/07/09 Somme Will Never Be Forgotten, Orange Order Speaker Tells Glenarm Event

The Orange Order Director of Services, Dr. David Hume, has told an Orange commemoration in Glenarm tonight (July 1st) that the Battle of the Somme would never be forgotten in the Protestant community.

01/07/09 Orange Order Challenges Martin McGuinness

Speaking at the opening of an new Orange Arch in Annalong on Wednesday July 1 2009 Drew Nelson, Grand Secretary of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, responded to a speech by Martin McGuinness

01/07/09 Orange Culture Must Be Respected

The County Grand Secretary of Fermanagh, Robert Dane, has called for more respect for Orange Culture.

30/06/09 East Belfast Remembers The Somme

The longest running 'Battle of the Somme' Anniversary parade will take place in East Belfast on Wednesday 1st July. The parade, which will see over 35 Lodges and bands taking part, will leave from Templemore Avenue at 7.30 pm.

29/06/09 An Open Letter To The People Of Northern Ireland

Once again the Parades Commission has delivered a negative determination in respect of Portadown District's application in respect of our Parade on Sunday 5 July at Drumcree Parish Church.

29/06/09 Orange Order Condemn Attacks

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has condemned recent attacks on Orangemen and their property.

29/06/09 Orange Order In United States To Promote Twelfth

The Orange Order has promoted the Twelfth as a major tourist attraction for Americans.

26/06/09 Statement Issued By Killowen L.O.L. 930, Coleraine

It is with a great deal of sadness and indeed no small degree of anger that the Officers and Brethren of the above lodge resent the way they have become embroiled in a controversy over their 49th Annual Battle of the Somme Remembrance Service and Parade arranged to take place on Wednesday 1ST July 2009

25/06/09 Imperial Council Comes To Northern Ireland

There will be an international flavour to the Twelfth celebrations in Northern Ireland this year. Delegates from all over the world will attend a three day conference ....

19/06/09 Director of Services Hits Out At Racial Attacks

The Director of Services of the Grand Orange Lodge has condemned intimidation of people based on race, colour or creed.

11/06/09 New Book On World Orangeism

A new book has been published, telling the story of the Orange Order across the world.
Beyond The Banners has been published in a joint venture by the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland and Booklink, an international publisher based in Holywood, Co. Down.

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