Loughgall's Annual Mini-Twelfth & Celebration
Saturday 27th June 2026 - Loughgall
Event: Loughgall District LOL No. 3 Mini-Twelfth
Date: Saturday 27th June 2026
Time: from 7.00pm
Location: Loughgall
Loughgall Mini-Twelfth
Loughgall District LOL No. 3 will again be holding their Mini-Twelfth parade in
Loughgall Village, the Birthplace of the Orange Order. This year it will be held on
Saturday evening, 27th June 2026 leaving the assembly field at 7.15pm. Prior to the
parade, at 7.00pm in the assembly field, the District Lodge will be unfurling their
new District bannerette. Everyone will be made welcome.
It is hoped that all 22 Private Lodges along with their banners, will be on parade
that evening; in addition, Ladies from the Women’s Association have been invited
to take part, along with Junior Boys & Girls Lodges. County Officers will be in
attendance and visitors from other Counties and Districts are more than welcome
to attend.
Approximately 10 bands will accompany the Lodges through the historic village. As
ever, Loughgall District is renowned for the Lambeg Drum and many will be
accompanying the brethren if the weather is favourable.
Venue
Loughgall is of course the home of the Orange Order and is renowned throughout
the world for its Historical Significance of being the birthplace of the Orange Order,
something that Loughgall District are very proud of. Loughgall District is one of the
most geographically widespread within Co Armagh; and stretches from just outside
Armagh City into Co Tyrone.
The District has the proud distinction of having the Diamond area within its
boundaries, the scene of the famous Battle of the Diamond on 21 September 1795;
and of course, the parade will pass the “Museum of Orange Heritage” at Sloan’s
House, where the first Orange Warrants were signed after the battle.
Timings
The District will be unfurling their new bannerette in the assembly field at
Orchard Park, commencing at 7.00pm. The mini-12th parade, headed by Killylea
Silver Band, will leave the assembly field at 7.15 pm sharp. It will then proceed
through the village to the junction at Drumilly Road, stopping at the old church
ruins to lay a floral wreath in memory of those brutally murdered in the 1641
rebellion. The parade will return via the same route.
Car Parking
Car parking will be available along the parade route. Car parking will also be
available in a field beside Orchard Park, opposite the assembly field.
All sisters, brethren and juniors are welcome to come and parade through the
Historic birthplace of the Orange Order. Members of the public are invited to
come along and enjoy the spectacle.
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