“A CENTURY on from one of the largest political gatherings ever seen in the British Isles, thousands of unionists are preparing to converge on Belfast’s Ormeau Park to commemorate opposition to Home Rule.
“SOME very large events took place last week, with almost 100 bands on parade between just two alone, the processions of Pride of Knockmore Lisburn and East Belfast Protestant Boys each attracting almost 50 bands.
“BENDOORAGH Apprentice Boys Cultural Society is holding a free Family Fun Day at Megaw Park, Ballymoney, on Saturday June 16 to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
“Hope of Eglinton, No Surrender LOL 764 will hold their annual joint Church Service between LOL 461, LOL 1060, LOL 2048 and LOL 764 on Sunday, June 3, at 3.30pm.
“UNIONISTS have called for a 99-year-old poster, believed to be the last remaining original copy of the Ulster Proclamation, to be bought for future generations to share.