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| • | The Apprentice Boys Of Derry are a Protestant fraternal society with a worldwide membership, founded in 1814. They are based in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The Society aims to commemorate the 1688 siege of Derry where Catholic James II of England laid siege to the walled city of Derry / Londonderry which harboured the local Protestant population. Some Apprentice Boys marches provoke riots as Nationalists protested against the parades passing through their areas. However Apprentice Boys parades have become almost totally trouble free, with only a few parades each year seeing any trouble. They are regarded as more conciliatory than the Orange Order, a similar Protestant/unionist organisation. They were formally associated with the Ulster Unionist Party from 1911 until the mid-1970s. Ian Paisley, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, is the organisation's most well-known member. The siege of Derry was the longest in the history of the British Isles and finally came to an end when Protestant King William of Orange from Holland sailed into port and broke the boom (Dutch for tree) across the River Foyle which was blocking supplies to the city. However, at least half the population of the city had died of starvation or injury. Many had been forced to eat dogs, horses and rats. The siege has sunk deep into the Ulster Protestant psyche and apparently began when 13 apprentice boys shut the gates of the city against the oncoming army. King James demanded their surrender which resulted in the famous retort of "No Surrender". This fraternity celebrates twice anually. This happens first at the "Closing of the Gates". Later comes the "Relief of Derry" parade which, in recent years, has transformed into the week long Maiden City Festival in August and hosts a series of diverse cultural events including Bluegrass music festivals, Irish and Ulster Scots music and tuition, arts exhibitions and events staged by other local minority communities such as the Chinese and Polish communities. The flag of the Apprentice Boys is a crimson banner, representing the blood that flowed in Derry fo Source: [wikipedia: apprentice boys of derry] |
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| ABOD - Apprentice Boys of Derry | ||
| official site. information and history on the organisation and clubs. contact and membership details, picture gallery, music downloads and forums. | ||
| Apprentice Boys of Derry Webring | ||
| links to other abod sites. | ||
| Ballynafeigh Apprentice Boys Flute Band | ||
| a marching flute band from ormeau road in south belfast, northern ireland. | ||
| Maiden City Festival | ||
| official website for the annual festival culminating in the relief of derry celebrations. | ||
| Victor Stewart Enterprises | ||
| manufacturers of uniforms and orange, apprentice boys, black and masonic regalia & accessories. | ||
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