Newtownards District LOL no 4

10/06/2026

Plenty of recognisable faces in this photo of Ards Guiding Star RBP 799 on a Black Saturday.

09/06/2026

The head of the parade of Scarlet crown LOL 1919 in 2005, with their Worshipful Master Bro Paul Heron.

08/06/2026

LIMITED EDITION – Ballywalter Heroes L.O.L. 1884 "Paddington" Mug

The Twelfth doesn't come to Ballywalter very often, so to mark this special occasion, we have commissioned this limited edition "Paddington" mug on behalf of Ballywalter Heroes L.O.L. 1884 to celebrate the village hosting the festivities.

Featuring our cheerful Paddington dressed in a Union Jack jacket and wearing an L.O.L. 1884 sash against a Ballywalter seafront backdrop, this mug is a unique keepsake of what promises to be a memorable occasion for the village.

Most importantly, a donation from every mug sold will be made to support Ballywalter Heroes L.O.L. 1884, helping the Lodge continue its work and activities within the local community.

With the Twelfth being a rare event in Ballywalter, this limited edition mug offers a wonderful way to celebrate the occasion while supporting the Lodge at the same time.

Available while stocks last.

📩 Message the page for details or to reserve yours.

08/06/2026

Members of Boyne LOL 1054 pictured in Mary Street on a 12th July morning, perhaps in the 1970s?

07/06/2026

13th July - Ballywalter

As we approach The Twelfth (being held on Monday 13th July), we have received the following information from the host lodge Ballywalter Heroes LOL 1884.

- All lodges from the four districts are to be at the field on Greyabbey Road on or before 11am. Police will begin shutting roads in and around Ballywalter at 10.30am.

- The service will commence at 11.30am. The speakers will be Wor Bro Worthington McGrath, Assistant Grand Master and Bro Jim Shannon MP. Accompaniment for the service will be provided by Ballywalter Flute Band.

- Main parade will commence at 12.15pm along the following route: Greyabbey Road, Main Street, Stump Road, Westland Avenue, Dunover Road, Broadway, Main Street, Well Road, Park Avenue, Greyabbey Road and back to the field.

- Return parade will start at 4.15pm along the following route: Greyabbey Road, Main Street, Broadway.

- Buses for Newtownards, Holywood and Bangor Districts will be positioned on Dunover Road.

07/06/2026

Ex-Servicemen's LOL 1952 were formed on 9th August 1948. Exactly two months previously at a meeting of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, held coincidentally in Newtownards Orange Hall, permission was given for the warrant number to be issued and for the new lodge to adopt the Ex-Servicemen title.

06/06/2026

Seen here in 1966 is Lord Londonderry's own CLB Concert Flute Band

05/06/2026

Band wanted.

05/06/2026

New members welcome.

This Monday sees us meeting for our june meeting. Any girls aged 6-17 would be welcome to join. We meet in the orange hall mary Street newtownards from 6.45 to 7.45.

05/06/2026

The banner of one of our dormant lodges Volunteers LOL 1501. This lodge provided at least eight District Masters in Newtownards.