Rossnowlagh parade: Brethren pause to remember fallen of Great War

The annual Orange Order parade in Co Donegal on Saturday paused for a minute's silence in memory of those who gave their lives in the service of King and country during the First World War.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Jul 2018, 12:06 BST
Updated 17th Jul 2018, 18:43 BST
Crowds line the route of the annual Orange Order parade in Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal. Pic by Jonathan Porter/PressEyeCrowds line the route of the annual Orange Order parade in Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal. Pic by Jonathan Porter/PressEye
Crowds line the route of the annual Orange Order parade in Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal. Pic by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Brethren from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan, as well as visiting Orangemen from Northern Ireland and further afield, took part in the annual demonstration in the seaside village of Rossnowlagh, where they were accompanied by around 30 bands.

Guest speaker at the event was Wallace Thompson, secretary of the Evangelical Protestant Society.

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The act of remembrance was observed by brethren and bandsmen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War.

Orange brethren Gareth Lough, Jonathan Bready, his father Robert and Joseph Magill bathe their feet on the beach during a break in Saturday's parade. Pic by Jonathan Porter/PressEyeOrange brethren Gareth Lough, Jonathan Bready, his father Robert and Joseph Magill bathe their feet on the beach during a break in Saturday's parade. Pic by Jonathan Porter/PressEye
Orange brethren Gareth Lough, Jonathan Bready, his father Robert and Joseph Magill bathe their feet on the beach during a break in Saturday's parade. Pic by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

“The day went really well. There was plenty of sunshine, big crowds and it was a very good day overall. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we are really pleased with how it all went,” said Norman Henry, County Grand Lecturer.

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