Apprentice Boys to burn Lundy in Derry city centre tonight

The burning of an effigy of Robert Lundy will take place in Derry city centre tonight, it has confirmed.

The annual burning of the effigy was postponed due to high winds because of Storm Darragh on Saturday.

The burning of Lundy will take place this evening at 9.00pm at the junction of Society Street and Bishop Street.

in a statement, the Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry said: "A flurry of conversations these past few days with City Centre Initiative, PSNI and Council reached a consensus to have the ceremony for the Burning of Lundy this evening at 9pm: midweek, late evening, minimum traffic diversion for a short time, and not edging into the week before Christmas.

William Walker, who was installed as the new Governor of the Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry on Saturday, comments:

“Saturday was a challenge. We know our members understood the need to postpone the Burning of Lundy and we understand their disappointment at not seeing what is normally the finale of the Shutting of the Gates Commemorations. We promised to complete our traditions by 18th December and we are delighted that this has been possible within a few days on from last weekend. The goodwill in making tonight happen is greatly appreciated by the Apprentice Boys and we now look forward to planning the year ahead.”

The Officers of General Committee would like to thank our members who came to Londonderry this past weekend to Commemorate, and those who will be with us this evening to witness the fulfilment of our traditions."