“it appears that we are in a situation where the Kirk can no longer command high public regard and influence”

grand orange lodge of scotland seal

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland wasn’t the only loyal institution speaking out today. [See Mick’s earlier post about grand secretary Drew Nelson’s speech to the Seanad in Dublin.] The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland have issued a vote of no confidence in the Church of Scotland as they publish their annual resolutions that will be read out after the religious service that follows the Twelfth parades. It is a sad reflection that, in today’s society, many Protestants now consider …

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How could Carson attend a Covenant commemoration? Bring the rally to Stormont!

Northern Ireland Parliament Buildings - Edward Carson statue

While the County Grand Orange Lodge of Belfast will be marching to Ormeau Park in May, the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland are going one better later in the year. As the rhyme might go: Oh, the grand old Duke of York Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, He had ten thousand quite a lot of men; He marched them up to the top of the Hill, And he marched them down again. That’s right. Edward Carson’s statue in front of …

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