Portadown & District Battalion, Boys' Brigade

28/04/2026

King's Badge Presentation 2026 🏅

On behalf of the Portadown & District Battalion, Boys' Brigade, we would like to offer our sincere thanks to all who contributed towards making such a special and memorable occasion last night at our King's Badge Presentation 🌟

Firstly, may we express our heartfelt appreciation to Mr Gordon Lyons MLA, Minister for Communities, not only for presenting the King’s Badge Certificates to our Kingsmen, but also for so kindly hosting us in such magnificent surroundings. We are very grateful for your support and generosity.

Our thanks also go to Mr Jonathan Buckley MLA for his thoughtful and inspiring reflection, which has added greatly to the significance of the night's proceedings.

We would also like to acknowledge Mr Peter Mullan, our Battalion King’s Badge Advisor, for his dedication and guidance to the young men who have worked so hard to achieve this most prestigious award.

The evening was, of course, a celebration of achievement, and we extend our warmest congratulations to all of the recipients of the King’s Badge. Your commitment, perseverance and service are a credit to yourselves, your companies, your families, and to the Boys’ Brigade as a whole.

Finally, thank you to the officers who joined us, and to everyone who has worked behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of this event.

Thank you all for your presence and support, and may God continue to bless the work of the Boys' Brigade ⚓️

28/04/2026

Congratulations to our Kingsmen ⚓️⚓️

🔴 Communities Minister Gordon Lyons congratulates Portadown and District Boys' Brigade King's Badge recipients during Stormont reception.

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24/03/2026

Sunday 22nd March 2026 🤩

It was lovely to see so many companies, families, friends and supporters of the Battalion, including some representatives of our Boys' Brigade family from Lurgan, all joining together for a wonderful time at our annual Battalion Parade, made even better by being blessed with a sunny afternoon ☀️

We really appreciate all who made a special effort to attend and a massive thank you to all who helped in organising to make the day such a success🙏🏼

⛪️ Our hosts Thomas Street Methodist Church
🗣 Our speaker Colin Tinsley of Hope For Youth Ministries
🎼 Our brilliant musicians of Tullyvallen Silver Band, St Marks Silver Band, Loughans Accordion Band and our very own 1st Tullyallen & Mountnorris Boys’ Brigade Company Band who performed brilliantly 🎶
📖 Our boys for their participation in the services
🦺 Our marshalls and all who helped keep us safe en-route

Sure & Steadfast, Hebrews 6 v 19 ⚓️

20/03/2026

'Knot' bad 🪢

A great time was had by all at our recent Battalion Tug Of War Competition 😊

Many congratulations to 1st Redrock Boys’ Brigade who showed great strength in winning both the Under 14 and Under 18 competitions on the night, well done boys 💪🏼

Thank you to all of the companies that attended, to all of the boys for taking part and to 5th Portadown Boys Brigade, Tartaraghan for hosting the event 👏🏼

A special mention and thanks to William Montgomery from Ballyhegan Tug of War Club too for the support in helping organise the competition and overseeing the evening 😊

27/02/2026

Music to your ears ✨️🎼

We're delighted for Levi from 1st Drumcree Boys' Brigade on winning 'Musician of the Year' in the The Northern Ireland Boys' Brigade - BBNI Music Competition in the P5 category and for Samuel from 1st Knocknamuckley Boys' Brigade on placing runner up in the P7 category for their brilliant piano pieces 👏🏼

Fantastic achievements from two very talented musicians 🤩 very well done to both superstars, we are so proud of you and thank you for representing the Battalion so well 🌟

25/02/2026

Many congratulations to Milltown Boys' Brigade Juniors on winning the recent Battalion Junior Section Figure Marching Competition 🏆🏅 well done boys for all your hard work practicing, and to all who took part - everyone did exceptionally well 👏🏼🫡

📖 Deuteronomy 31 v 8
"But the Lord is the one who is marching before you! He is the one who will be with you. He won't let you down."

23/02/2026

Rising to the occasion.. 👨🏻‍🍳

As part of their badgework this year, our Anchor Boy Sections have been busy learning about the music, food, culture and language of the Ulster Scots heritage through a workbook filled with lots of fun activities 🎖💂🏻‍♂️

A favourite part of the programme in particular seems to have been making traditional soda farls, as some members of Milltown Anchor Boys' enjoyed getting to sample their baking skills, great job boys 😋

11/01/2026

Making a splash 💦🏊🏼‍♂️

A huge congratulations to 1st Richhill BB Swim Team on winning the Battalion Swimming Gala at Armagh Leisure Centre 🏆

Well done boys and a brilliant effort from all who took part 👏🏼

08/12/2025

Our Junior Sections gathered recently to sit the Battalion Bible Quiz, which this year was based on the story of Noah's Ark and involved learning a few memory verses ✝️

Genesis 6 v 9 - 9 v 17
🛶 Passage 1: Noah is told to build an ark..
🌧 Passage 2: The rain comes..
🕊 Passage 3: The Earth dries up..
🌈 Passage 4: The rainbow..

John 10 v 11
📖 "I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."

Isaiah 53 v 6
📖 "We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all."

Congratulations to all of the boys for their hard work and preparation over the last number of weeks, we are very proud of you and many thanks to 4th Portadown Boys' Brigade for hosting 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

04/12/2025

Some members of 5th Portadown Boys Brigade, Tartaraghan had the honour and privilege of proudly representing The Northern Ireland Boys' Brigade - BBNI last night at the Community Carol Service for The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales "Together at Christmas" 🎄🎶

A lovely evening was had by all with wonderful memories made ⚓️