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SUMMARY:ICONIC Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition in the Dawson Hall will celebrate all that is ICONIC about Northern Ireland\, from its famous faces to its spectacular places. It will look at advances made in science and the innovations and inventions we have given to the world. From revolutionising farming to splitting the atom our achievements far surpass our size. \n \nWe all know of the famous sports and entertainment personalities but we will take a look at less well known figures who have left their mark on the world. The online and physical exhibitions will give us all a taste of what this wee country can produce. As its stunning scenery provides the backdrop to internationally acclaimed films and series like Game of Thrones we will also be showing some of the things we locals love. \nSo join us and take some time to be proud of where you are from and think about how you can ensure that this is just the start of our amazing story!
URL:https://iloi.org/event/iconic-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Online Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Fighting Fit Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Northern Ireland has had to literally fight for its survival. From the time of the Home Rule Crisis when unionists armed to defend their liberty against the implosion of a Dublin Parliament through the sacrifice of the Somme the sons and daughters of Ulster proved themselves willing to defend their hearth and home. The fledging state faced an onslaught from their neighbours to the South as they suffered daily incursions and attacks culminating in the invasion of County Fermanagh around Pettigo. This required British Army action supported by artillery barrage to take back that part of Northern Ireland. Co-ordinated with this was the terrorist campaign waged by the IRA from within the country\, assassination\, arson and insurrection aimed at toppling the new state continued for months. \n \nIn the face of this threat\, and the campaign of boycott by the nationalist community which refused to acknowledge the state\, the new Northern Ireland Government was forced to fight for its very survival and mobilised its own people. The Ulster Special Constabulary formed the backbone of this resistance\, and secured the border. Their determination\, local knowledge and fighting spirit saw the defeat of Irish Republican terrorism and Southern Irish Aggression in what should rightly be called the Ulster Irish War 1920-23. \nSadly this terrorist threat reared its head again in the Second World War as the IRA allied itself with Nazi Germany and indeed encouraged an invasion of Ireland. Churchill acknowledged the role of Northern Ireland in winning the war and De Valera’s Republic chose the wrong side once more. The 1950s saw another failed IRA ‘Border Campaign’ where once more the B Specials defended us and defeated the enemy. \nFinally under the guise of Civil Rights the new Provisional IRA and the political wing Provisional Sinn Fein launched a terrorist campaign that was to last over thirty years. Sadly this first target was the foe they could not defeat in the field – the B Specials. In an act of political appeasement this brave force was disbanded and with it went a key feature of our defence. Replaced by the Ulster Defence Regiment which in turn proved itself a worthy successor. At a time when Republican attempt to rewrite history to air brush their atrocities from the record we must remember with pride the service and sacrifice of those brave men and women in the Police\, Local security Forces and the British Army who served for over a Century to keep us free. \n \nToday our country exists because of their courage and dedication to duty – our Fighting Fit Exhibition will look at the contribution we have made to security and democracy not just locally but globally. Local historians such as William Gordon will use their amazing collections of military artefacts to tell that story and help future generations better understand the legacy of those who came before.
URL:https://iloi.org/event/fighting-fit-exhibition/
LOCATION:ILOI Head-Quarters\, Edward Street\, Ballymoney
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Online Exhibition,ICONIC
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SUMMARY:Behind the Banners
DESCRIPTION:Banners evolved from large flags which were common in the later 1800s. Their origins lie in the tradition of regimental colours\, carried to identify and provide a rallying point for different units in battle. The military origins of the Orange Order meant that lodges adopted the carrying of colours when on parade.  \nThese traditionally carry mottoes\, the name and location of the lodge and over time saw the addition of elaborate works of art. Tradition holds that King William is on the front\, with the lodge symbolically still marching behind their king. However the reverse is very much up to the democratic decision of the lodge. \nThis year these banners will not be on parade leading lodges but instead we will showcase them in an online exhibition. \nWatch and learn the meaning and message behind each banner and the stories of how they are made. Often as they are paraded each year spectators don’t have the time to study each banner as one follows fast upon another. So take your time this year as we show a selection of our lodges banners and build an exhibition which will not only tell the story of each lodge but build to tell the whole story of our faith\, history and Orange story.
URL:https://iloi.org/event/behind-the-banners/
CATEGORIES:Online Exhibition
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