Armistice Day is observed in Britain every 11 November to mark the agreement signed between the Allies and Germany that…
Derry’s Walls – Lyrics
One of my ‘pet peeves’ is folks only knowing the chorus of these popular songs! You know what to do! 😀
The Apprentice Boys Of Derry
A brief look at the Apprentice Boys of Derry
The Thirteenth Morning
The following poem was found an old newspaper clipping. It was written in 1952 about the 13th July morning in…
About the Murray Club
The Murray Parent Club was founded in 1847 and takes its name from Colonel Adam Murray, arguably one of the…
Poem: Murray and Maumont
‘Tls a lay of martial glory, not from ancient Greece nor RomeBut a cherished fireside story of each loyal British…
Song – The Battle of the Boyne
One of the lesser known “orange” songs telling the tale of the Battle of the Boyne.
Surviving members of Liverpool community that ‘disappeared’
Found this article from the Liverpool Echo whilst searching for something else! Its from 2022 but I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did.
The Sash My Father Wore – A Belfast View
My daddy’s suit is in the cleaners Sure I’m collecting it today His Orange Sash in the wardrobe And a…
Make Music Day – 21sth June!
Make Music Day – 21sth June – get Involved
The Origin of Ulsters’ Marching Bands
Short piece authored by Quincey Dougan back in 2013 looking at the Origins of Ulsters Marching Bands
Why being a member of a band is good for you!
We all know it but its nice to see it all laid out – Marching Bands are good for you!