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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 Derry (or Londonderry), Northern Ireland. The Society aims to commemorate the 1688 siege of Derry when Catholic James II of England laid siege to the walled city which harboured the local Protestant population. Some Apprentice Boys marches provoke riots as their bands play anti-Catholic tunes while insisting on their right to march through Catholic neighbourhoods. Recently 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.
Siege of Derry
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. 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".
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At work, but not doing proper work, rather doing odd jobs. Can hear Apprentice Boys of Derry parading around the city (4 times in 1 day).
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At work, but not doing proper work, rather doing odd jobs. Can hear Apprentice Boys of Derry parading around the city (4 times in 1 day).
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 Message Board - A forum for discussion of matters of interest to members.
Apprentice Boys of Derry Webring - Links to other ABoD sites.
Meta Description: [ No Surrender! Visit the web sites of the Apprentice Boys of Derry Association and its parent clubs and branches around the World. ]
Apprentice Boys parade in Londonderry - Detailed information on the history of the siege of Derry and the culture of the Apprentice Boys Association.
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.
Meta Description: [ The Maiden City Festival is the premier celebration of diversity in Ulster, a tribute to the Apprentice Boys of Derry and to the communities of the City in the way in which the Festival has been embraced as a flagship that genuinely promotes the Maiden City ]
Siege Of Derry History - An account of the Siege of Derry by James P. Walsh, Professor Emeritus, Central Connecticut State University.
Victor Stewart Enterprises - Manufacturers of Uniforms and Orange, Apprentice Boys, Black and Masonic Regalia Accessories.
Meta Description: [ Victor Stewart Enterprises - Manufactures of Uniforms, Regalia, Orange, A.B.O.D., R.B.P., Masonic & Accessories ]
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