Ulster Bank issues ‘sincere apology’

ULSTER Bank has offered a “sincere apology” to the Orange Order for having staff members wear Down GAA colours ahead of last month’s All-Ireland final.

Orange Order Grand Secretary Drew Nelson wrote to Ulster Bank asking for “sponsorship or support” for next year’s Twelfth of July celebrations, after receiving reports of members of staff at Ulster Bank’s Castlewellan branch wearing Down GAA shirts while serving customers in the run-up to last month’s All-Ireland football final.

The grand secretary had written to Ulster Bank saying: “As a responsible stakeholder in society the Loyal Orange Institution is keen to encourage local businesses and personalities to become more involved with the local community and its activities.