Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland

12/08/2026

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🧡 International Youth Day 🧡

Today we recognise the important contribution made by the young men and women of the Orange family.

It’s fantastic to see our Junior Lodges continuing to grow, with young people getting involved, making friends and developing the confidence and skills that will serve them well in the years ahead.

A special thank you also goes to the many volunteers who give their time to provide leadership, encouragement and support. Their commitment makes such a difference.

👏 Well done to everyone involved in our Junior Lodges.

Junior Orangewomen’s Association of Ireland
Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland

12/08/2026

📸 And we have our winners! 🍊

On International Youth Day, it seems only right to celebrate some of the young people who made this year’s Twelfth so memorable.

The votes are counted and the results of our Twelfth Photography Competition are in…

🥇 1st – Thomas, tipping his hat to the crowds
🥈 2nd – Billy, on the Stranocum FB Bass drum
🥉 3rd – Four members from Omagh JLOL 11

Congratulations to all three winning entries! 👏

We also want to say a big thank you to everyone who took part, to all of our finalists, and to the many people who got involved and voted over the past few days.

There were some brilliant photographs submitted this year, capturing everything from the bands and parades to the smiles, friendships and excitement that make the Twelfth such a special day for our junior members.

And on International Youth Day, they’re a pretty good reminder that the next generation isn’t waiting in the wings – they’re already very much part of our Institution. 🍊

We’ll be in touch with our three winning entries to arrange their prizes.

Well done Thomas, Billy and Omagh JLOL 11! 👏📸🍊

05/08/2026

📸 It’s time to choose our winner!

Over the twelfth our junior members have been on both sides the camera, capturing some wonderful moments from this year’s Twelfth celebrations. From the colour and pageantry to the friendships and traditions that make our Institution so special, they have produced some truly outstanding photographs.

After a very difficult judging process, we’ve selected our final five – and now it’s over to you to decide the winner.

❤️ How to vote
Simply browse through the finalist photographs in this post and like your favourite. Only likes on the original photographs in this post will be counted towards the competition.

Voting closes at 5:00 pm on Monday, with the photograph receiving the highest number of likes being crowned our JGOLI Photography Competition 2026 winner.

Every like is a vote, so take a look through the finalists, support lyoung members, and feel free to share this post so others can enjoy their fantastic enthusiasm.

Thank you to all who entered, and best of luck to all of our finalists! 🍊📸

24/07/2026

🟠🟠Boyne Day🟠🟠

Boyne Day – Saturday 15th August

Step back in time and discover the story of one of the most significant events in Irish and British history.

Join us for Boyne Day, a FREE event where visitors can learn more about the Battle of the Boyne, the lasting legacy of the Glorious Revolution, and how these events helped shape the world we know today.

You’ll also have the opportunity to explore our Liberty exhibition, which examines the ideas behind the Glorious Revolution and their influence on landmark events such as the American Revolution of 1776.

✅ FREE admission
✅ No pre-booking required
✅ Suitable for all ages

Come along on Saturday 15 August and discover the history, ideas and legacy that continue to resonate today.

368 Cregagh Road, Belfast, BT6 9EY

17/07/2026

🧡 calling all boys in the Shankill area of Belfast 🧡 contact the page for more information

17/07/2026

A reminder that our Twelfth photography competition closes tomorrow (Saturday)!!

If you’re not in you can’t win!
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🟠🟠Twelfth of July Photography Competition🟠🟠

Don’t forget your camera or smartphone this Twelfth!

We’re inviting juniors to capture the best moments from the 2026 Twelfth parades. Whether it’s a parade in full stride, a twelfthie, junior banners or bannerettes, or a moment that sums up the day, we’d love to see your photographs.

🏆 Cash Prizes for 1st (£50), 2nd (£30), and 3rd (£20)

How to enter:
Parents or guardians should submit entries via Facebook Messenger by Saturday 18th July 2026. Entries should include the Members Name, Age, and Lodge.*

The competition is open exclusively to members of the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland and the Junior Orange Women's Association of Ireland.

We can’t wait to see the 2026 Twelfth through your eyes. Good luck to everyone taking part! 📸



Antrim Junior County Orange Association County Armagh Junior Orange Lodge Belfast Junior County Lodge County Down Junior Orange County Tyrone Junior Orange

*entrants agree to their images being used by the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland for social media, press, or other media.

13/07/2026

The Twelfth 2026 is one I’ll look back on with fondness.

My sincere thanks go to the officers and brethren of County Donegal Grand Orange Lodge for their invitation to parade at Rossnowlagh, and to County Armagh Grand Orange Lodge for the warm welcome I received in Newtownhamilton.

It was a privilege to represent the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland at both demonstrations. My highlight was seeing the strength of the Junior movement. Seeing so many boys from the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland and girls from the Junior Orange Women's Association of Ireland taking part in both parades showed just how much both Junior Institutions have grown over the past few years.

I’d also like to thank both County Masters for their friendship, encouragement and the support they continue to show the Junior Institution.

It was a pleasure to meet the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Matthew Patrick MP, in Newtownhamilton. I was grateful for the interest he took in the work of the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland and in the growth we’ve seen over recent years.

The photograph shows members of Kilbracks Bible and Crown Defenders JLOL 75 with Matthew Patrick MP and myself.

Twelfth 2026… complete. 🧡

Don’t forget that entries are still being accepted for our 2026 Twelfth Photography Competition. If you’re a member of either Junior Institution, make sure you get your entry in.

Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland
Northern Ireland Office

13/07/2026

Wishing all of our members, families and friends a safe, enjoyable and peaceful Twelfth wherever you’re celebrating today.

Don’t forget about our photography competition today, capture those memories!

10/07/2026

🟠🟠The wait is nearly over!🟠🟠

Tomorrow, the Twelfth celebrations get underway in Rossnowlagh, before demonstrations take place across Northern Ireland on Monday.

We want to wish everyone a safe, enjoyable and memorable Twelfth of July. We hope the weather is kind and that the weekend is filled with friendship, fellowship and lasting memories.

To all our junior members, enjoy every minute of it. Wear your colours with pride, represent your lodges well, and make memories that will stay with you for years to come.

If the sun does make an appearance, stay safe by wearing sunscreen, keeping hydrated and looking out for one another.

And don’t forget our Twelfth Photography Competition! We’d love to see your favourite photographs from this year’s Twelfth celebrations. The competition is open to all Junior Orange members, so be sure to get your entries in.

Details on the various venues can be found on the following link: https://www.goli.org.uk/twelfth

Happy Twelfth from everyone at the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland.




Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland
Junior Orange Women's Association of Ireland

03/07/2026

🟠🟠Twelfth of July Photography Competition🟠🟠

Don’t forget your camera or smartphone this Twelfth!

We’re inviting juniors to capture the best moments from the 2026 Twelfth parades. Whether it’s a parade in full stride, a twelfthie, junior banners or bannerettes, or a moment that sums up the day, we’d love to see your photographs.

🏆 Cash Prizes for 1st (£50), 2nd (£30), and 3rd (£20)

How to enter:
Parents or guardians should submit entries via Facebook Messenger by Saturday 18th July 2026. Entries should include the Members Name, Age, and Lodge.*

The competition is open exclusively to members of the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland and the Junior Orange Women's Association of Ireland.

We can’t wait to see the 2026 Twelfth through your eyes. Good luck to everyone taking part! 📸



Antrim Junior County Orange Association County Armagh Junior Orange Lodge Belfast Junior County Lodge County Down Junior Orange County Tyrone Junior Orange

*entrants agree to their images being used by the Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland for social media, press, or other media.