Craving for a bond unlikely to lag due to a flag

When William crushed the deposed Catholic King James ll and his Jacobite army of some 25,000 men, the victory was celebrated with songs and prayers in the Catholic cathedrals of William’s allies — the Dutch, the Danes, and the Germans, writes Clodagh Finn.

THE County Grand Orange Lodge of Belfast has come up with a cleverly titled campaign ahead of July 12 celebrations across Northern Ireland, urging those taking part not to overindulge in alcohol. “It’s about the Battle, not the bottle,” goes the catchy slogan.

Though, you have to wonder if it is even about the Battle of the Boyne any more. If the parades and displays of proud remembrance were really about the biggest battle ever to take place on Irish soil, then the details of that defining moment might be remembered more precisely.