Belfast Junior County Lodge

09/10/2026

Belfast Junior County – Obituary Notice

The Rt. Worthy County Master, Bro. Noel Liggett MBE, officers and members of Belfast Junior County are saddened to learn of the death of Wor. Bro. Alan Smyth PDM aged 63.

Wor. Bro. Smyth served for many years as an officer of Hope of Ulster Junior LOL 33 and was the Immediate Past District Master of No. 2 Junior District.

County Master, Bro. Noel Liggett MBE, said:

“The death of Alan, although we knew he had been ill, came as a great shock. First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children at this sad time.

“Alan gave many years of dedicated service to the Junior movement, and last year we were delighted to present him with a 40-year long service medal in recognition of his contribution to the Juniors.”

Belfast Junior County extends its deepest sympathies to Alan’s wife, children including Bro. Adam, his wider family circle and friends at this sad time.

Pictured: Bro. Alan Smyth being presented with a 40 year long service medal by Past Junior Grand Master Wor Bro. Thomas R. Haire BEM in 2025.

24/07/2026

📅 Make a date for Boyne Day – Saturday 15 August!

The Museum of Orange Heritage is hosting a special day of history, heritage and family fun, with a living history display, children’s games and a museum treasure hunt.

Come along and discover more about the Battle of the Boyne and its significant legacy – with something for all the family to enjoy.

🕙 10am–2pm
🎟️ Free entry
📍 Museum of Orange Heritage

No pre-booking required. We’d love to see you there!

10/07/2026

The annual Twelfth of July Celebrations will take place this weekend! ✨

This year's parade will begin at 10:40AM on Monday 13th July at Donegal Square West, finishing at Barnett's Demesne at 12:45PM.

As part of Belfast Orangefest, family friendly entertainment will be on offer at Belfast City Hall and 2 Royal Avenue from 10AM-3:30PM 🙂

More info here > vstbelfast.com/TwelfthJulyCelebrations

08/07/2026

20/06/2026

Congratulations to Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland on the reveal of their strategic vision from 2026-2031 in which Belfast is ultimately apart of.

To see where the Junior Movement across the jurisdiction is now compared to this time 13 years ago is like night and day.

We look forward to seeing the plan in action.

06/06/2026

Congratulations to our friends in Liverpool. The new bannerette looks fantastic.

04/06/2026

🏆⚽ Another successful Annual Belfast Junior County 5-a-Side Football Competition in the books! Congratulations to all Juniors who took part and a special shoutout to our winners! Thank you to everyone who made the day memorable.

This is another event in our annual competitions calander.

Next stop, Portrush this Saturday! ⛱️☀️

03/06/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Monday, 13th July 2026

This year’s Belfast Twelfth parade will include over 6,500 participants including 77 bands from across Northern Ireland and Scotland. Last year, an estimated 170,000 spectators lined the route to witness the colour and pageantry of the annual event.

The procession will be led by the Officers of the County Grand Lodge of Belfast, headed by the County Colour Party and the renowned Millar Memorial Flute Band.

A special Act of Remembrance will be held at Belfast City Hall, where a wreath will be laid at the Cenotaph just before 10:20am. This short Act of Remembrance is a moment of solemn reflection in the midst of celebration and is an opportunity to honour the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in defence of their nation.

The County Grand Lodge, comprised of nine Districts, will be under the command of Rt. Wor. Bro. Spencer Beattie, who celebrates 7 years at the helm as County Grand Master.

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑡 10:40𝑎𝑚 𝑎𝑡 𝐷𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑊𝑒𝑠𝑡.

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑎𝑡 𝐵𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑠 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑛𝑒, 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑤𝑠𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝑎𝑡 12:45𝑝𝑚.

𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑒 – 𝐷𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑊𝑒𝑠𝑡, 𝐵𝑒𝑑𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑑 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑡, 𝐷𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑛 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑, 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑏𝑢𝑟𝑦 𝑆𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑒, 𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑏𝑢𝑟𝑦 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒, 𝐿𝑖𝑠𝑏𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑, 𝐵𝑎𝑙𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑒, 𝑀𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑, 𝐵𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑡 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑛𝑒.

𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑡 2:30𝑝𝑚.

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑡 4𝑝𝑚.

At the official platform proceedings, the keynote address will be delivered by Most Wor. Bro. Tim Lord, Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of England.

At Barnett Demesne there will be a food village and fun fair. A supporting programme of activities hosted by Belfast Orangefest will offer family-friendly activities, cultural showcases and something for everyone to enjoy.

This Twelfth in Belfast will be live streamed and will be available to view on YouTube.

Between 9am and 2pm, a range of activities including music, street performers, food vendors, and interactive displays will be taking place in the City centre. Shops across the city will open from 1pm to 5pm, giving festivalgoers the perfect opportunity to explore Belfast’s busy retail scene.

𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Friday, 19th June – Tour of the North Parade.

Friday, 26th June – Sandy Row District LOL No.5 Arch Opening.

Friday, 26th June – Clifton Street Arch Opening.

Saturday, 27th June – Whiterock Parade.

Sunday, 28th June – 36th Ulster Division LOL 977 Service – St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Donegal Pass.

Wednesday, 1st July- Ballymacarrett District LOL No.6 Somme Parade.

Wednesday, 1st July - Queen Victoria Temperance LOL 760 Somme Parade, Sandy Row.

Wednesday, 1st July – Thiepval Memorial LOL 1916 – Somme Parade.

Tuesday, 2nd July – Annual Shankill Banner Parade.

Wednesday, 8th July – Ballynafeigh District LOL No.10 Annual Parade.

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Ballymacarrett District LOL No. 6
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Ballynafeigh Orange Hall
Sandy Row LOL No.5 District
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Clifton Street Orange Arch
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02/06/2026

At this evening’s meeting of Ormeau True Blues L.O.L. No. 990, Bro. Thomas Bird was presented with a belated 30 Years’ Service Medal in recognition of his outstanding dedication and commitment to the Junior Orange Order in Ballynafeigh.

Bro. Bird served as Superintendent of Deramore Boys Ballynafeigh Junior L.O.L. No. 45 from its foundation in 1993 until 2023, giving thirty years of faithful service to the Junior movement. During that time, he played a vital role in guiding and mentoring generations of young Orangemen, promoting the principles of faith, loyalty and service upon which the Institution is founded.

The presentation was made by Bro. Gordon Fisher, an affiliated member of Ormeau True Blues L.O.L. No. 990 and Deputy Grand Treasurer of the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland. In making the presentation, Bro. Fisher paid tribute to Bro. Bird’s long and distinguished record of service and thanked him for the significant contribution he has made to the Junior Orange Association over the past three decades.

The brethren of Ballynafeigh District LOL No. 10 and Ormeau True Blues L.O.L. No. 990 extend their warmest congratulations to Bro. Bird on receiving this well-deserved recognition and thank him for his many years of dedication to the Junior Orange movement.

23/05/2026

The County Master Bro. Noel Liggett MBE wishes everyone from the Liverpool Provincial Grand Lodge a safe and enjoyable day in Hoylake and Liverpool for their Whit parade.

County Treasurer Bro. Gordon Fisher, DGT JGOLI is representing the County Master at the parade.