Churchhill LOL 871 Londonderry

29/08/2026

Best wishes to all Sir Knights and bands taking part in today’s Royal Black Institution parades across Northern Ireland.

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

Parades Commission Discredited.

The recent developments following a High Court action taken by an individual against the Parades Commission have once again highlighted the inconsistency and arrogance of the unelected body.

By their own admission, the Parades Commission’s processes were not followed regarding their most recent determination on the annual Drumcree parade by the members of Portadown District LOL No.1.

Mr Justice McAlinden’s comments that the subsequent ruling against the parade was ‘clearly unlawful’, should not however come as a surprise.

For many years, the Parades Commission has simply issued a ‘copy and paste’ response refusing the Brethren of Portadown’s request to use their traditional return route following their annual church service – a tradition stretching back to 1807. The Commission’s failure to recognise the willingness of Portadown District to enter into dialogue with the residents of the Garvaghy Road, and the latter’s abject refusal to do so, has for too long been used as a convenient ‘get out’ for the Commission.

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland welcomes today’s legal victory which makes the position of the current Commissioners untenable. We further call on the Secretary of State to instigate a long overdue comprehensive examination of the Commission’s internal decision-making processes, which since its inception, have often lacked credibility, accountability and transparency.

25/08/2026

Today we give thanks for the life of Norman Rossborough - a friend of District No 4 Lodges in Londonderry and the Apprentice Boys of Derry - who sadly passed away this morning. We pray for his family at this sad time that God will comfort them in the days ahead

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

It is with profound sadness that we let our followers know of the passing of Bro William Temple - a loyal member of the Orange Institution for almost 70 years being a member of this Lodge.

The WM, DM and members of this Lodge pass on their condolences to his son, Brother Trevor, and the rest of his family including his nephew - Brother Graham Hepburn (Treas).

His wisdom, historical, local knowledge, sense of community spirit and a sense of humour will be greatly missed.

William was a member of the ABOD Murray Parent Club for 70 years and a member of RBP113 for 64 years.

03/08/2026

📰 A Powerful Message for the Orange Family

The August edition of the Orange Standard features the Grand Master's reflections on this year's Twelfth, with a message that looks beyond the celebrations and towards the future of the Orange Institution.

"Our cultural heritage is more than a once-a-year occurrence."

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🟠 Loyal Orders mark Orange Victims Day
✉️ Grand Master writes to the new Prime Minister
🥁 Mourne Junior members hailed as heroes
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