Organisation: Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland

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July 12 marching season - Bonfire blame

As Northern Ireland once again prepares for the marching season, it is becoming increasingly evident that neither the police, local politicians nor the secretary of state has any control over the gangs of so-called Loyalists constructing bonfires the size of tower blocks close to homes, businesses and children’s play areas.

Northern riots: Orange disorder

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McGuinness anger over Orange Order blaze

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McAleeses to be honoured for work in peace process

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Sinn Féin would 'not be hostile' to Dublin Orange Order parade

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Orange Grand Secretary: Ireland should rejoin Commonwealth

Seanad to hear Orange Order address

For the first time in the history of the State, a member of the Orange Order will today address the Irish parliament.

Tue, 03 Jul, 2012

Orange order aims to open lodges across Republic

TODAY may be July 12 but the only Orange march in the Republic has already taken place — and the organisation aims to open lodges as far south as Bandon in west Cork.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2011

Reprieve for Parades Commission after Orange Order rejects Bill

The Parades Commission will be given a new lease of life after the Orange Order‘s decision to reject new laws, the North's First Minister said today.

Mon, 27 Sep, 2010

Orange Order hardliners blamed for parades decision

A hardline revolt in the Orange Order was tonight blamed for its dramatic decision to reject a new system for overseeing controversial parades in the North.

Wed, 07 Jul, 2010

Protestants welcome promise of new parades system

Members of Protestant marching organisations in the North welcomed the promise of a new system for overseeing parades in today’s deal, but Catholic residents’ groups expressed concerns over any changes.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2010

320-year-old logbook discovered in Belfast

A HISTORIC logbook documenting the arrival of King William of Orange and his army in Ireland ahead of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 has been uncovered during renovation work at Belfast City Hall.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2009

Probes into Orange Hall attacks

Police are today investigating an attack on an Orange Hall that plays a central role in the Order’s July 12 parades in Belfast.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2009

Paddy Ashdown to head NI parades review

Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown is to head a review of parading in the North, it was announced today.

Wed, 18 Apr, 2007

Police ready for Orange Orders parades

A major security operation is under way in Northern Ireland today as thousands of Orangemen take to the streets for the Battle of the Boyne commemoration parades.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2005

Elements of the Orange Order still sing from a sectarian song book

MAY I respond to the claim by Stephen Fallon that the Orange Order stands for “civil and religious freedom”. (Irish Examiner letters, March 12)?

Fri, 25 Mar, 2005

Orange Order cancel meeting with the President

The Orange Order has cancelled a planned meeting with the President in the wake of a row over contentious comments Mrs McAleese made yesterday.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2005

Motorway plans ‘breach Good Friday Agreement’

THE Government breached the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement by allowing a proposed motorway route to cut through the historic battlefield of Aughrim, An Taisce claimed yesterday.

Thu, 20 Jan, 2005

Motorway plans 'breach Good Friday Agreement'

The Government breached the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement by allowing a proposed motorway route to cut through an historic battlefield, it was claimed today.

Wed, 19 Jan, 2005

Orangemen in delegation for parades commission meeting

A key Portadown Orangeman is today due to have talks with the Parades Commission, which has again banned the Drumcree parade from the nationalist Garvaghy Road.

Tue, 03 Jul, 2001