Newtownards District LOL no 4

Newtownards District LOL no 4 The governing body of 12 Order Orange lodges in Newtownards, Northern Ireland.

Member lodges

Ulster's Chosen Few LOL 111
Apprentice Boys LOL 128
Rising Sons of William LOL 240
Temple of Loyalty LOL 481
Boyne LOL 1054
Greenwell Street LOL 1363
Reformation Truth Defenders LOL 1521 (sitting at Craigantlet)
Mill Street Heroes LOL 1908
Scarlet Crown LOL 1919
Loughries True Blues LOL 1948
Ex-Servicemen's LOL 1952
King George VI Memorial LOL 1973 (sitting at Craigantlet)

The brethren of Greenwell Street LOL 1363 pictured on 12th July morning in 1985.
08/09/2026

The brethren of Greenwell Street LOL 1363 pictured on 12th July morning in 1985.

LOL 1521 Reformation Truth Defenders on 12th July 2021.
07/09/2026

LOL 1521 Reformation Truth Defenders on 12th July 2021.

Bro Billy Brown is organising a WW1 Battlefield trip to Belgium and France from 5th - 10th June 2027.Somme Itinerary 202...
06/09/2026

Bro Billy Brown is organising a WW1 Battlefield trip to Belgium and France from 5th - 10th June 2027.

Somme Itinerary 2027

- Saturday, pick up and bring to Stena for 0730 sailing to Cairnryan
- Travel across to Hull for overnight sailing to Rotterdam.
- Sunday, travel to Passchendale area and begin tour of area. To Ieper and Hotel O.
- Pay respects at the Menin Gate during the last post ceremony.
- Monday, stay in Passchendale area and a short day of visits with half a day to spend in Ieper.
- Tuesday, full day in Somme region including Delville Wood, Thiepval, Ulster Tower and Beaumont Hamel. Most of Somme closed on a Monday.
- Wednesday, Bruges and then boat Rotterdam to Hull
- Thursday, home.

- £780 / person sharing.

If interested please ask for contact details.

Our District hosted our first Orange Victims Day parade this morning, which was very well attended by local brethren and...
05/09/2026

Our District hosted our first Orange Victims Day parade this morning, which was very well attended by local brethren and sisters.

In memory of the 344 members of the Orange Institution who were murdered by terrorists during the period known as The Troubles, a service was held outside our hall at the memorial plaque that was erected this time last year.

Assistant Grand Master, Wor Bro Worthington McGrath led the remembrance service and afterwards a parade of the town took place led by a single piper.

We would like to thanks all of those who attended. Every one of our lodges were represented, alongside Orange women, junior boys and junior girls, who led the parade by carrying our victims banner. Thankyou also to piper Glenn Cupples.

04/09/2026

Tomorrow morning we will hold a service of remembrance for Orange Victims of terrorism.

The service will take place outside Newtownards Orange Hall at 10.30am and will be followed by a short parade around the town centre at 11am.

We would welcome any members of the public to observe the service.

Today, the 1st September, we mark Orange Victims Day by remembering the 344 Brethren and one Sister who died as a result...
01/09/2026

Today, the 1st September, we mark Orange Victims Day by remembering the 344 Brethren and one Sister who died as a result of terrorism.

While no member of the Order in Newtownards lost their life as a result of the republican terror campaign, there were 40 brethren from across County Down who did, some from neighbouring districts.

We should all take a moment today to remember those murdered, some as they carried out their duties in the security forces, others as they went about their daily lives - brethren all.

Orange Victims Day parades taking place locally this week.Holywood - Tuesday 1st - parading from Spafield car park at 7....
30/08/2026

Orange Victims Day parades taking place locally this week.

Holywood - Tuesday 1st - parading from Spafield car park at 7.30pm. Service at War Memorial.

Newtownards - Saturday 5th - service at Orange Hall at 10.30am, followed by parade.

Bangor - Sunday 6th - parading from Orange Hall at 2.15pm. Service at War Memorial.

Members of the Newtownards Royal Black District on parade in Newtownards and Newry for Black Saturday.
30/08/2026

Members of the Newtownards Royal Black District on parade in Newtownards and Newry for Black Saturday.

David Boyd of Dr Wright's Memorial Pipe Band takes part in the 1st July remembrance service in 2021.
30/08/2026

David Boyd of Dr Wright's Memorial Pipe Band takes part in the 1st July remembrance service in 2021.

Our District will hold its first Orange Victims Day parade on Saturday 5th September.Last year we unveiled a memorial pl...
29/08/2026

Our District will hold its first Orange Victims Day parade on Saturday 5th September.

Last year we unveiled a memorial plaque outside Newtownards Orange Hall, which commemorated of the hundreds of orangemen and women whose lives were taken by terrorist acts.

On 5th September a memorial service will be held at the plaque, starting at 10.30am and this will be followed by a short parade around the town centre at 11am, led by a lone piper.

We invite all orange brethren and sisters to join the parade and would also welcome any members of the public to observe the service.

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29 Mary Street
Newtownards
BT234DQ

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