Redrock Purple Star Heroes LOL 788

22/10/2026

The Officers and Brethren of LOL 788 tender their deepest sympathy to the family circle of Brother Dessie Farley BEM who passed away last night. Dessie was a Brother in 788 for in excess of six decades, and hugely respected.

He survived several attempts on his life by Republican terrorists, one of which took the life of his 71 year old mother. Despite leaving him with life changing injuries, Dessie's determination ensured he remained active and a well known and esteemed figure in the local community. Our thoughts at this time are with wife Margaret and daughter Diane, brother George, and the entiriety of the family circle.

Revelation 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

We regret to inform you of the recent death of William James Desmond FARLEY B.E.M.

19/10/2026

Due to events outside the control of the lodge (speaker cancelled), and with all attempts to get a replacement right up to the last minute falling, we regretfully have to cancel tomorrow evenings Michael Marshall Memorial evening. Apologies to the wider Marshall family circle. This is however just a postponement, and efforts are underway to reschedule.

01/09/2026

The Brethren of 788 will be there this evening in solidarity with our murdered members and their families.

Redrock LOL 788 lost 2 of our Brethren however that is just the beginning of the story. Three of our Brethren lost their mother/ grandmother to terrorists. A member of Redrock Platoon of the USC was murdered. A brother/ uncle of several Brethren and a Redrock man was murdered.

Lest We Forget

1st September... Orange Victims Day

Today we pause to remember the 344 known members of the Orange Institution murdered during the terrorist insurgency that was inflicted on our Province from 1968 until this present day.

Tonight we will mark our own loss in Markethill District Loyal Orange Lodge 10 with an evening of reflection and remembrance.

The evening is not a memorial service. After some opening words from our District Master and a short prayer from our District Chaplain, eleven speakers will read a short pen profile on the life of each name on the Memorial Stone.

For most it will be a member of that individuals family who has kindly assented to perform this role.

We will conclude with an Act of Remembrance.

This will be an emotional evening.
Please treat it with the solemnity deserved.

We will begin at 8pm sharp- please arrive early to ensure parking and seating. Please comply with the instructions of stewards both in the car-park and hall.

The Memorial booklet, 'Eleven Names' will be available. There will be no formal announcement or launch of this booklet. In the coming days the District will speak more on this publication.

Orange Brethren, Sisters and Juniors are requested to wear regalia.
Members of the Royal Black Preceptory and Apprentice Boys of Derry are welcome to wear their regalia given many of the eleven names also had membership of those organisations.

District 10 would particularly welcome the presence of our young men and women. It is important they hear and know these stories.

Thank you
Bro. Noel Hendren, District Master, Markethil DLOL 10

Lest We Forget

26/08/2026

After a short post Twelfth break its time to get your dancing shoes on again in the 'Rock!!!

Join us next Friday night (3rd September) to dance the night away to Alastair Spence! Alastair was with us last year and went down a treat, so we are looking forward to another great night!!!

20/07/2026

Redrock is the 'dancing' hall, but sometimes that dancing doesn't suit everyone! Well you have no excuse for this one... Friday 7th August the 'Rock will host a 'Cowboy Country' Disco night with DJ Webber!

All the new country and old country classics, plenty of crack (that's an Ulster-Scots word and its spelt with a K!), and you will even get a good supper!!!!

Get it into the phone and we will see you there!!!!

28/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who came along yesterday to support our annual fun-day!!! Special thanks to Brian @ Castle Kings, Jimbo McDowell, BB Paul and Tony @ Muldrews Butchers Markethill

25/06/2026

Our annual fun day is this Saturday!!!! The usual bouncy castles and games, BBq, live music with BB Paul and a suprise visitor as well!!!!! Everyone welcome!!!!!!!!!!

26/05/2026

The annual commemoration of the Glenanne Massacre organised by LOL 788 in memory of Brother and friend Bobby Crozier, will this year be held on Monday 1st June (given the anniversary date falls on the preceding Sunday).

This year is a rare occasion- a 'B' Coy veteran will speak on the history of 'B' Company 'Glenanne', of Glenanne Barracks, and of the fateful evening when three of his colleagues had their lives taken from them. He himself witnessing the immediate aftermath.
The three men murdered that night were three of nineteen members of 'B' Coy murdered.

Monday 1st June, 8pm (sharp)
Redrock Orange Hall, 79 Redrock Road, Markethill (BT60 2BL)
After an opening Act of Remembrance Lawson Burnett will speak

Lest we Forget

24/04/2026

Table quiz tonight in Redrock Orange Hall. Get a team together and come along to support Elaine and Sandra as they try and raise monies for an important cause...

24/04/2026