Richhill District Cultural Forum

24/06/2026

Please remember the upcoming services within the District. With the first this Sunday for LOL 1158 Knocknanin. Meeting at 3pm for 3:30pm Service in McKelveys Grove.

06/06/2026

🕊️ D-Day – 6th June

Today, we remember the courage, sacrifice and determination of those who took part in the D-Day landings of 6th June 1944.

On this day, Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from N**i occupation and helping to secure the freedoms that many enjoy today.

Among those who served were countless members of the Orange Institution, who answered the call of duty alongside their comrades from across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and beyond.

As we mark this anniversary, we remember all those who served, and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We will remember them.

03/06/2026

Richhill District L.O.L No. 2 Annual Church Service

🟠Sunday 5th July 2026

🟣Brethren to assemble at Richhill War Memorial, parade leaving at 3pm Sharp for service at 3:30pm

🟠Service in St Matthew's Richhill

🟣Battlehill Pipe Band will lead the parade

All visiting Brethren welcome

03/06/2026

The Charity Tent will be providing Catering in the Demonstration Field this year in Newtownhamilton. See info below to book ahead.

03/06/2026

Many thanks to Trevor for cleaning and painting the steps of the County Grand Lodge monument at the site of the Battle of the Diamond. It looks really well in the lovely sunshine.

01/06/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Monday, 13th July 2026

The County Armagh Twelfth Demonstration is now firmly established as the largest Orange gathering in the world on the day and encompasses the full range of the Orange family. 11 District Lodges will be on parade, with a total of 150 Private Lodges and over 5,000 Brethren; in addition, Lodges from the Association of Loyal Orangewomen of Ireland will take part, along with a number of Junior Boys and Junior Girls Lodges. The Co Armagh Demonstration can attract upwards of 20,000 spectators.

Around 70 bands will accompany the Lodges and some of the finest Pipe, Accordion, Silver and Flute Bands in the country will be on parade. This year, there will be a new band on parade with Moyrourkan True Blues LOL 305a, leading their Junior Lodge.
There are always approximately 4 Scottish bands on parade at the Co Armagh demonstration and as the “County of the Diamond” is well-known for the Lambeg Drum, dozens will be accompanying the Lodges, especially if the weather is favourable.

𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑡 10:30𝑎𝑚 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑦 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑟𝑦 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑.

𝐴𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑡 11𝑎𝑚.

𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑒 - 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑦 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 – 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑟𝑦 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑 – 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑟𝑦 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑡 - 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑒 – 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠 – 𝐴𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑔ℎ 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑡 – 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑.

𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑡 2𝑝𝑚.

𝑅𝑒𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑡 3𝑝𝑚.

Marlacoo Rising Star LOL 306, Tandragee District LOL No.4, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its formation this year also, King William’s Defenders LOL 127, Parkmount, Portadown District LOL No.1, is marking the 135th anniversary of their Warrant this year. New banners from Kilcluney Temperance Volunteers LOL 132 and Drumnahuncheon Apprentice Boys LOL 371 will be on display. Loughgall District LOL No.3 and Rockmacraney Temperance LOL 114 will have new bannerettes. Newly formed Loyal Daughters of Sloans JWLOL 35 will experience their first Twelfth this year.

In addition, bands within the County celebrating anniversaries this year include the Craigavon Protestant Boys Flute Band, Lurgan - 60 years, and the Star of David Accordion Band, Portadown – 50 years. On the platform, Most Wor. Bro. Joseph Magill, Grand Master, Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland will bring fraternal greetings.
The County Grand Lodge has a new County bannerette this year, which was unfurled by the new Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Most Wor. Bro.
Harold Henning and dedicated by Wor. Bro. Rev. William Anderson, Deputy County Grand Chaplain, in February. New collarettes were also dedicated for the County Grand Lodge Officers. The previous bannerette and collarettes have been in use since 1995.

𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Saturday, 20th June: Annual District Mini-12th at 7.30pm.

Thursday, 2nd July: “Songs of Praise” – 2nd Newtownhamilton Presbyterian Church, at 7.30pm (collection for charity).

Friday, 10th July: “Family Fun Night” – Demonstration Field, Castleblayney Road, commencing at 7pm.

Sunday, 12th July: Boyne Anniversary Service - 2nd Newtownhamilton Presbyterian Church at 3.30pm.

County Armagh Grand Orange Lodge
Friends of Tandragee District LOL No 4
Loughgall District Loyal Orange Lodge No. 3
Sloan's House, Loughgall
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
Visit Armagh
Newtownhamilton District L O L No 9
Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland
Junior Orange Women's Association of Ireland
Portadown Orange District LOL 1

31/05/2026

Least we forget

30/05/2026

The future is certainly bright the future is 🟠🟣

Congratulations Richhill Tercentenary JLOL 285 👏🏻💪🏻 🇬🇧

Our lodge is growing in numbers 💪🏻🙌🏻

All roads leading to Bangor for County Armagh Junior Orange Lodge annual parade. 🟠🟣

Faith Hope Truth Love

29/05/2026

Good luck to Richhill Tercentenary JLOL 285 as they head to Bangor tomorrow for the County Armagh Junior Orange Lodge parade. 🌊 🍦

📢 Join us in Richhill tomorrow Saturday 30th May at 8:45am approx as we parade the Main Street and head to of to Bangor Day to join County Armagh Junior Orange Lodge parade with Ballyrea Boyne Defenders Killylea 🌊 🍦

29/05/2026

Another tremendous evening of praise and worship at the "Mission 26" service in Tandragee District Orange Hall. Pictured are the County Grand Lodge Officers, the County Chaplains and the three District Masters.

Many thanks to Portadown, Tandragee and Lurgan Districts for hosting; the County Chaplains for leading; Corcrain Flute Band for playing; Wor Bro Ryan Harris for the musical accompanyment; Bro Wilson Sharp for the praise items; Tandragee District for the supper; and lastly Wor Bro Rev Timothy Eldon, Deputy County Grand Chaplain, for his challenging address.

Thank you also to all that attended and everyone that helped in any way.

The next "Mission 26" service will be held (dv) on Friday evening, 25 September, hosted by Killylea, Keady and Newtownhamilton Districts. Further details nearer the date.