Category: Ulster-Scots
12th July in Belfast
by beano on 12 Jul 2006 at 17:04. Categories: Northern Ireland, Orange Order / Other Marches, Loyalists, Ulster-Scots, Culture
As I mentioned earlier, I was out taking a few pictures of the 12th July parade in Belfast today as it made its way towards the field.
"Floats" carrying bands were introduced to the 12th July parade for the first time this year
While the steady dr… more »
Loyalists Lose PR Battle - Again
by beano on 25 Apr 2006 at 14:36. Categories: Northern Ireland, Loyalists, Ulster-Scots, Republicans
I was disappointed to read this post on Slugger yesterday. After congratulating the Harryville Ulster-Scots Society just a few weeks ago on having a UDA mural replaced by a new one promoting Ulster-Scots culture, I'm dismayed to read that the mural is to… more »
Harryville Mural Replaced
No, it's not an April fools joke; a UDA mural near Harryville chapel, has been replaced by an Ulster Scots mural, while Tricolours were removed from the north end of Ballymena. Red, white and blue paint on railings around Harryville church was also pain… more »
Did Anyone Notice Yesterday?
I realised last weekend but managed to forget about it all day yesterday. Yesterday was 28th September: Ulster Day - the 93rd anniversary of the signing of the Ulster Solemn League and Covenant throughout Ulster, signifying the people of Ulster's opposit… more »
DUP Power-Sharing Offer
by beano on 19 Sep 2005 at 03:11. Categories: News, Northern Ireland, Orange Order / Other Marches, Ulster-Scots, IRA, Direct Rule
Senior security sources in Northern Ireland are said to believe that IRA decommissioning is close. Jeffrey Donaldson, DUP MP for Lagan Valley, who was briefed on the situation by Tony Blair said "We believe that we will see the announcement on decommiss… more »
Apprentice Boys Banned From Ardoyne Shops
by beano on 05 Aug 2005 at 17:35. Categories: News, Northern Ireland, Orange Order / Other Marches, Ulster-Scots
The Apprentice Boys have had an upcoming parade banned from passing the Ardoyne shops, scene of the mindless violence and wanton disregard for human life of republican "protestors" on 12th July. This ban continues the trend from last year when the same b… more »