The Apprentice Boys of Derry were hosted by Gregory Campbell MLA MP at the House of Commons last week to meet MPs to talk about the Association, the negative impact of a change to the name of Londonderry on the minority community of the City and the work of the Maiden City Festival. Read more.
Each year the Apprentice Boys hold a parade on Easter Monday. Traditionally the start of the parades in Northern Ireland, it is being hosted by the Scottish Amalgamated Committee in Larn this year.
Read an extract from Macaulay's ‘The History of England’ describing events leading up to and during the Siege of Derry. While not the most detailed account of the Siege it describes the main events without getting side tracked by small details.
Take a glimpse behind the doors of the headquarters of the Apprentice Boys. Visitors to the Hall will get the chance to see one of the finest collection of meetng rooms used by the three Loyal Orders along with the recently opened museum and exhibition.
28th October 2009
9th September 2009
9th September 2009
9th September 2009