1000 people take part in a 'fantastic' Junior Grand Orange Lodge parade in Armagh

The event took place in Armagh on Sunday to mark the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the organisation.

Joseph Magill, Grand Master of the Junior Grand Lodge of Ireland, told the News Letter: "We had a fantastic day, the weather was good. We had an excellent turnout from across the jurisdiction from the junior girls Association as well.

"Armagh Presbyterian Church was filled to capacity, with standing room only. Over 700 people took part in the service.

"The parade was to mark the 50th anniversary of the formation of the junior Grand Lodge of Ireland. We had the Lord Mayor Aldermen Margaret Tinsely, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart, Orange Order Grand Master Edward Stevenson. It was a really enjoyable day and it's really just the first event on our anniversary year".

The organisation's chosen charity for the year is Tiny Life, which looks after young children who have been cared for in a neonatal unit.

Armagh Junior Orange LOL 27, said a new Junior Grand Lodge Banner was unveiled and proudly carried for the first time by its member David Coulter.

"It was a privilege to host this amazing parade and Service and it was fantastic to see so many young members on parade today,” it added.

The parade started at 2.30pm at Armagh Orange Hall and took in the Mall East, Barrack Street, Scotch Street, Upper English Street, College Street and The Mall West, returning via the same route.