Grip Fast the Light RBP 54

16/06/2026

Thanks to all those who have purchased our Murdered Members Commemorative Medal so far and your patience while we work to get these posted.

A reminder that only 150 of these medals have been issued and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Medals cost £15 each plus £4 postage and can be ordered by leaving a comment or messaging the page. They can also be ordered by contacting any member of the Preceptory.

All proceeds in aid of Kilbracks Bible and Crown Defenders JLOL 75

Markethill Royal Black District Chapter No.3

12/06/2026

We are pleased to present our Murdered Members Commemorative Medal in memory of the fourteen Sir Knights of Markethill Royal Black District Chapter No.3 murdered during the Troubles.

All proceeds from sales are in aid of Kilbracks Bible and Crown Defenders JLOL 75 to support the excellent work they do in developing the next generation of young Orangemen in Markethill and district.

The medals are priced at £15 each and can be purchased by messaging our page or contacting Preceptory members.

27/05/2026

𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐲𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 (𝐑𝐔𝐂) - 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟏

Sir Knight and Brother Mervyn Robinson was a long standing and member of Lattery Purple Heroes LOL 222 and Grip Fast the Light RBP 54. Aged 47 and a married man with children, Sir Knight Robinson, was also a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary having previously served in the B Specials.

On the night of Wednesday 27th May 1981, Sir Knight Robinson was off duty and had called into his local public house. A place where he was well known by one and all from all backgrounds. Sir Knight Robinson was about to get into his car at 11:41pm when he was shot by an IRA gunman about 200 yards from his home. He was taken to Daisy Hill Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Sir Knight Robinson had been stationed in Newry and was a member of the RUC for 12 years.

Minutes from the June meeting of the Preceptory held on 3rd June 1981 record, “the Worshipful Master [W. Sir Knt. William Walker] spoke of the tragic passing of one of our most respected Sir Knights, Sir Knight Mervyn Robinson who was murdered by the IRA. Sir Knight Robinson was the son-in-law of Sir Knight William Chambers (senior) and the brother-in-law of Sir Knight William Chambers (junior). Sir Knight Walker expressed the sympathy of the Preceptory with these two good Sir Knights, also with Sir Knight Mervyn Robinson’s wife and three young daughters at their terrible loss. The Sir Knights then stood in silence while the obituary prayer was read."

While there are those that continue to re-write history to defend callous and cowardly acts like these, we remember it for what it was; the cold blooded murder of an innocent man. We give thanks to God today for Sir Knight Robinson's service to both his country and to this Preceptory. We remember too that those responsible for this murder will one day have to answer to a higher power for their deeds.

"𝐷𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑦 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑, 𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑠, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑟𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑤𝑟𝑎𝑡ℎ: 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑛, 𝑉𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑒; 𝐼 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑦, 𝑠𝑎𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑜𝑟𝑑." 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟏𝟐:𝟏𝟗

19/05/2026

Our thanks to RBP 801 for organising this year's District Service held in Mullabrack Parish Church and Hamiltonsbawn Silver Band for leading us there and back.

14/05/2026

Reminder that our annual District service will be held this Sunday in Mullabrack Parish Church.

All visiting Sir Knights will be made most welcome.

13/05/2026

The Officers and Sir Knights of Grip Fast the Light RBP No. 54 regret the passing of our esteemed honorary member Sir Knight Edsel Muldrew, one of the Preceptory’s longest standing members.

Proposed for membership by Sir Knights George Woods and James Quinn in October 1960, Sir Knight Muldrew was initiated on 2nd November 1960 with W. Sir Knt. John Rea presiding in the chair. He subsequently attained the Red Cross and was a faithful member for over 65 years, receiving his 40 Year service medal in December 2000 and was made an honorary member in 2013.

The Preceptory tenders its deepest sympathies to Edsel’s children Joy, John, Janice and Judith and the wider family circle at this difficult time.

“𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐺𝑜𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑔𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑟𝑚𝑠” Deuteronomy 33:27

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Edsel MULDREW

30/04/2026

May marks the start of Preceptory and District services across Markethill Royal Black District Chapter No.3 and we would encourage all Sir Knights to support these as far as possible.

22/04/2026

One of Markethill District L.O.L No.10's most anticipated sporting events hosted by Mullabrack Hearts of Steel L.O.L 1406 is their ever-popular 5-a-side tournament.

Always hotly contested, this event brings together teams from throughout the District and further afield for a competitive and enjoyable night of football and fellowship.

Contact Andy Ross to secure your team's entry.

05/04/2026

Wishing all our members, their families and our followers a very happy and blessed Easter.

03/04/2026

This Good Friday we would encourage all our followers to make time to remember the sacrifice made by the Saviour of the world, the King of Kings at Calvary.

"𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑥𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑛 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑑, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑒𝑖𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑠𝑡. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐽𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑑 𝑣𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒, ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑖𝑑, 𝐹𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟, 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑦 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝐼 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑦 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑡: 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑎𝑖𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠, ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑢𝑝 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑡." 𝐒𝐭 𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝟐𝟑:𝟒𝟒-𝟒𝟔