VIDEO: Blackmen on the march
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Sir Knights on parade in Portadown
Published Date:
30 August 2008
MORE than 40,000 members of the Royal Black Institution took to the streets as six demonstrations were held on the traditional Last Saturday.
Five of the six counties hosted a demonstration, with Co Tyrone hosting two separate parades.
Sir Knights in Fermanagh held a successful demonstration earlier this month, as is long-established, to mark the Battle of Newtownbutler in 1689.
The largest gathering took place in Dromore, Co Down as members of approximately 120 preceptories representing a total of 13 districts descend on the town, accompanied by some 100 bands.
This parade will include the biggest preceptory turnout, Elijah's Chosen Few RBP 208 from Kilkeel, which has a membership of 250 alone.
The smallest demonstration took place in Sion Mills as 30 preceptories from the surrounding border area congregate at the west Tyrone village.
As is traditional, Belfast-based Sir Knights held their annual demonstration outside of the city. This year, their parade venue was in Portadown where a large contingent of visitors attended from Scotland.
Sir Knights were also on the march in Ballyclare, Londonderry and Dungannon.
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Last Updated:
30 August 2008 4:01 PM
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