Thousands expected for annual Orange Order parade in Rossnowlagh
Up to sixty Orange lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan and Leitrim and thousands of visitors from Northern Ireland will converge on the seaside village of Rossnowlagh on Saturday
Thousands are expected in Rossnowlagh on Saturday for the Orange Order's pre-Twelfth celebrations.
Up to sixty Orange lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan and Leitrim and thousands of visitors from Northern Ireland will converge on the seaside village.
As well as the many lodges, the Orange Order members will be accompanied by over 40 bands.
The Rossnowlagh parade takes place on the last Saturday before the main Twelfth of July parades and is the only Orange parade in the Republic of Ireland.
The Rossnowlagh event has been held since 1978.
Orange lodges in east Donegal held their annual service and parades last weekend.
In Raphoe on Saturday evening, the Raphoe Crimson Defenders Loyal Orange Lodge 1921 unfurled and dedicated a new banner.
A service was held in the Cathedral Hall before parading through the town.
On Sunday evening, the Manorcunningham LOL 1117 walked to the church for their annual gathering.
In St Johnston on Sunday evening, the St Johnston LOL 992, accompanied by a pipe band, marched from the Orange Hall to the Presbyterian Church for a service.