Govt announces €250,000 grant for Orange Order

The Government has announced grants worth €250,000 to help fund the Orange Order in southern border counties.

The money will be given over the next two years to a company set up by Orange lodges in Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim and Donegal.

It will be used to support the work of a development officer who will cater for the needs of the Orange lodges and other groups that meet in Orange halls in the four counties.