Royal British Legion - Larne Branch

09/04/2026

179 British service personnel lost in Iraq.

Not statistics. Each one someone’s world.
Different desert. Different war. Same sacrifice.

Some of us went out there and did our job.
We came home.
Too many didn’t.

For some, the war hasn’t ended.

We remember those who never made it back.
And those still carrying it today.

We remember them. Always 🇬🇧

23/01/2026

Following President Trump’s recent comments on NATO troops in Afghanistan, the Royal British Legion has issued the following statement across all our media channels.

Director General, Mark Atkinson, said:

‘The service and sacrifice of British personnel in Afghanistan cannot be called into question, and we condemn any comments that undermine their extraordinary contribution. 457 British personnel lost their lives in Afghanistan and thousands more and their families now live with the lifelong physical and mental impact from service in that conflict.

‘The dedication and sacrifices of the men and women in the British Armed Forces from the UK, Commonwealth, and beyond, to protect our freedoms and support our allies deserves our deep and ongoing respect and gratitude.

‘Our nation’s support for our Armed Forces is never in doubt. The Royal British Legion through our ongoing work to recognise, remember, and support the Armed Forces community, ensures that their unique contribution is not forgotten. This recognition is shared across communities, cultures, and faiths.’

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12/11/2025

The Annual General Meeting of Larne Branch RBL will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 1930hrs in the Church Halls of the Old Presbyterian Church of Larne & Kilwaughter (1 Meetinghouse Street, Larne).

Details of the agenda and arrangements for elections have been circulated. If you are member who has not received this, please contact the Branch Secretary.

11/11/2025

Thank you to all those who came to our short Service of Remembrance at the Larne War Memorial this morning.

I would especially like to thank Rev. Paul Reid for leading this mornings service.

09/11/2025

I would like to thank all those that took part in todays Remembrance Parades in both Larne and Glynn. As well as all of the members of the local community that came out to support both Parades.

I would like to especially thank the members of all the youth organisations for their participation all of whom were a credit to their groups, clubs and detachments.

I would also like to give special thanks to those members of the local cadet organisations that made up the quarter guard for the war memorial in Larne for all your hard work and help.

And finally I would like to thank all those who helped in the background and on the day to make the day a success.

AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Paul Castle
Chairman

08/11/2025

Just a reminder for all those wishing to attend the Remembrance Sunday parade in Larne tomorrow Sunday 9th November
The Parade will leave from Larne and Kilwaughter Presbyterian Church at 10.35am to head to the
War Memorial for the Act of Remembrance and Wreath Laying Ceremony before moving on to a church service held at the Larne Methodist Church on the Curran Road.
Refreshments will be available after the service Larne and Kilwaughter church after the service.

08/11/2025

"When you go home, tell them of us and say, For your tomorrow, we gave our today."

02/11/2025

Had the hounor today of helping to set out the Garden of Remembrance at Belfast City Hall

29/10/2025

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

𝙇𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙣
📍 Assemble at Old Presbyterian Church of Larne & Kilwaughter at 1020hrs (Parade leaves at 1030hrs)
🌺 Parade, veterans, and public gather at Larne War Memorial for 1050hrs for Service of Remembrance and Wreath Laying
⛪️ Parade travels via High Street / Main Street to Larne Methodist Church for service around 1130hrs
🥁 Parade returns to Larne & Kilwaughter Church for dismissal
☕️ Refreshments in Church Halls.

𝙂𝙡𝙮𝙣𝙣 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚
📍 Parade leaves Glenvale Park at 1430hrs
🌺 Parade, veterans, and public gather at Larne War Memorial for 14400hrs for Service of Remembrance and Wreath Laying
⛪️ Parade makes its way to St John's Parish Church for service around 1500hrs
☕️ Return by foot for refreshments in Village Hall.

𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.

𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠 💂‍♂️

23/08/2025