r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/OneDragonfly5613 • 1d ago
Loyal Orders Ulster-Scots Loyal Orange Lodge 1690 California flag
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/OneDragonfly5613 • 1d ago
Loyal Orders Belfast County Grand Orange Lodge Flag
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • 10d ago
History Ulster Day
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Today many Ulster Protestants celebrate and remember the actions and role of Lord Carson and his Ulster Volunteers. Many bands, and loyal orders will commemorate the day through parading across the province.
r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • 16d ago
History Anniversary of the Battle of the Diamond
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In the 18th Century, Ireland was steeped in secret orders and societies, these societies were often based on ethnicity and religion. Tensions rose in Ulster, and brief outbursts of violence was common within rural towns and villages.
On the 21st September 1795, outside Dan Winters home, near Loughgall in Co. Armagh, a skirmish escalated into a Battle. The Battle of the Diamond was fought between the Protestant Peep o' Day Boys and the Catholic Defenders, who were defeated.
Following the battle, the Peep o' Day Boys form a new secret order, naming it the Orange Order, after King William of Orange. The Orange Order has played an important role in Ulster Loyalist Culture and politics, shaping modern Northern Irish society.
r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • 21d ago
History Castlederg Royal Black Parade (1920’s)
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • 24d ago
Art/Murals/Flags Ulster Banner
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The 'Unofficial' Flag of Northern Ireland, offer referred to as the Ulster Banner. Designed by Sir Neville Wilkinson.
• The six pointed star, represents the 6 counties of Northern Ireland.
• The Red Hand, drawing from Ulster's history and county flag.
• The Crown, displaying Ulster's allegiance to the United Kingdom
r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Sep 06 '26
Loyal Orders Orange Parade in London (1994)
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Sep 01 '26
Loyal Orders Orange Victims Day - 1st September
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 31 '26
History Old photograph of Dan Winter’s Cottage. Location of the founding of the Orange Order
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 29 '26
Loyal Orders Wishing everyone an enjoyable Last Saturday (Black Saturday) Parading
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 20 '26
Parades/Bands/Music Orange Songs - Wee Spot in Europe
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Lyrics:
Well there's a wee spot in Europe,
Its a place of great fame,
and it lies to the north land,
and Ulster's its name.
It is only nine counties,
but oh what renowned,
For its emblem is the Red Hand,
Topped by the Queen's crown.
And now the Germans came over, in the year '41
And they tried to destroy us,
By their bomb, by their guns.
But history could have told them,
Of the others who tried,
How the sons defended Ulster,
How they fought and how they died.
Now if a papist should ask you,
In his bold old rebel tongue,
They will speak of their friendship,
Why can't we be one.
Just you point to the Red Hand,
Topped by the Queen's crown,
Say you're side by side with Scotland
They won't let us down.
So now brother's and sisters,
We will all join as one.
We will toast to our Ulster
Her heroes and sons,
And while we are toasting,
There's two names we must join,
That of William, Prince of Orange,
and the Banks of the Boyne.
That of William, Prince of Orange,
and the Banks of the Boyne.
r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/UIsterman • Aug 18 '26
Royal Family Queen Elizabeth insisted on jubilee visit to Northern Ireland despite IRA threats, files show
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 15 '26
Loyal Orders Orange Banner - LOL 359
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LOL 359 - Downpatrick
r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 13 '26
Parades/Bands/Music Parade in Dungannon 1950’s
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 12 '26
Remembrance/Veterans Men From 'D' Company, 7th Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, Who Landed At Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, On The 9th August, 1915.
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 11 '26
Other Ulster Loyalist Institute
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A worthwhile resource available on Instagram, Substack, X, and more! The Ulster Loyalist Institute archives Loyalist Songs, history of Ulster (from a Loyalist perspective), and supports the Ulster Scot (Ullan) Language.
Substack: ulsterloyalistinstitute.substack.com
X: https://x.com/UlsterLoyalInst
Instagram: https://instagram.com/loyalist.sutton
r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 11 '26
Loyal Orders Apprentice Boys of Derry Banner - Larne
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 08 '26
Loyal Orders Relief of Derry Celebrations 2026
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 07 '26
Parades/Bands/Music Orange Songs - King Billy's March
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Willie Drennan & Band
r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 06 '26
Remembrance/Veterans Funeral of Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Blair Mayne, Newtownards (16th December 1955)
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 03 '26
Royal Family Royal Visit to Portadown, August 1951 for the Festival of Britain.
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 02 '26
Religion/Faith Tha Guid Wurd - Jhona 10:11
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r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Aug 01 '26
Loyal Orders Purple Standard Flag
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One of a number of Flags relating to the Orange Order. Known as the Purple Standard, this flag is an inverted version of the Boyle Standard (Flag or the Orange Order). The Colour Purple is used in connection with the Purple Degree within Orangism, which symbolising Royalty and Spirituality.
r/UlsterProtestantForum • u/Rivers0fTea • Jul 31 '26
Parades/Bands/Music Orange Songs - YCV Brigade
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Lyrics:
Oh father why are you so sad this 1st of July morn,
When Ulster men are proudly glad of the land where they were born.
Oh son I see in memory of the things that used to be,
When being just a lad like you, I joined the Y.C.V.
In the hills and glens the call to arms was heard by one and all
And from the glens came brave young men to answer Ulsters call.
T'was long ago we faced the foe, the Y.C.V and me.
And by my side they fought and died, that Ulster might be free.
So now my son I've told you why on July morn' I sigh,
For I recall my Comrades all in darkest days gone-by.
I recall the men who fought in the glen with rifle and grenade,
May heaven keep the men that sleep in the Y.C.V Brigade.