Clough’s Chosen Few JLOL 124

27/05/2026

Preparations well under way for the County Junior Demonstration this Saturday in Donaghadee. 🇬🇧

The boys will be stepping out in style, parading Dundrum at 8:15am alongside Daughters of Bryansford JWLOL 54 and Castlewellan District JLOL No.2, accompanied by Star of Down FB. 🥁

We will then move to Clough for the usual route around the village, accompanied by TWO bands, Star of Down and our friends from Mourne Rising Sons of the Valley

Great to see the young people out enjoying themselves and keeping the tradition alive. Looking forward to a great day out.

07/05/2026

Increasing numbers of young people joining Junior Lodges' as Clough members visit birthplace of the Orange Institution

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Junior Lodge members have received an insight to the origins of the Orange Institution during a heritage trip to Loughgall.

06/05/2026

02/05/2026

Orange Heritage Trip, 2nd May 2026 – Dan Winter’s House and Sloan’s House Museum

An early start this morning with breakfast in our Orange Hall, prepared and kindly donated by The Thirsty Herd. The boys were very well looked after and enjoyed hot dogs and toasties before setting off for the day ahead.

Onward to Loughgall, where we visited Dan Winter’s House, a unique and historic setting and the very place where the Orange Institution was first formed. It was a special occasion to hold our monthly meeting there. A new member was initiated, and the Worshipful Master presented Bro McCoubrey with his Past Master’s certificate and medal. The Worshipful District Master also presented lodge mallets from County Down Junior Orange. Special thanks to JWDM Jonathan Bready for his assistance.

During our time in Loughgall, we also briefly visited the former Loughgall RUC station, now the Ulster Special Constabulary Museum, where members heard about the history of the site and its significance.

We then concluded our morning with a visit to Sloan’s House Museum, a beautifully preserved centre of Orange heritage, offering a real insight into the history, traditions and legacy of the Institution through its exhibits and storytelling.

Finally, sincere thanks to Ballykine LOL 659 for providing transport for the trip.

A terrific outing for the boys, built on friendship, fellowship, faith and heritage.

02/05/2026

Worshipful Master of JLOL No. 124, Bro Thomas Watson, places a wreath at the Memorial Garden at Sloan’s House, Loughgall, in memory of the Co. Armagh brethren murdered during the Troubles.

Remembering also the 344 members of the Orange Institution who lost their lives to terrorism.

Lest We Forget.

02/05/2026

This morning JLOL No. 124 had the privilege of holding our monthly meeting at Dan Winter’s House, Loughgall.

We were also pleased to be joined by Worshipful District Master, Bro. Jonathan Bready.

Thanks to Hilda for her warm welcome and hospitality, very much appreciated by all in attendance. 🇬🇧

02/05/2026

On the road……… Clough’s Chosen Few on route to Loughgall 🇬🇧

30/04/2026

Preparation for Junior Day 2026 well underway tonight, with the boys out practicing their marching and parading skills under the instruction of Bro Watson.

Great to see the effort and discipline being put in, all followed up with a bit of football in the sun to round off the evening.

Good progress being made and spirits high 🇬🇧

24/04/2026

Clough’s Chosen Few JLOL No. 124 are looking forward to taking part in our first Co. Down Junior Orange Demonstration, taking place in Donaghadee on Saturday 30th May 2026.

We will be proudly on parade alongside Castlewellan District JLOL No. 2 and Daughters of Bryansford JWLOL No. 52, in what promises to be a great day celebrating faith, heritage and the future of the Junior Orange.

We will be accompanied by Star of Down Flute Band, Maghera, helping create a fantastic atmosphere throughout the day.

📍 Parade times:
• Dundrum – 8:15am
• Clough – 9:00am
• Return parade, Clough – 6:30pm

Best wishes to all involved in organising and taking part — looking forward to a memorable day.

08/02/2026

This weeks Mourne Observer: Meetings resume in Clough for JLOL 124.