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SUMMARY:Eleventh Night
DESCRIPTION:Lighting the Way – Eleventh Night Bonfire & Family Celebration in Portglenone \nThe Banntastic Festival will mark one of the most iconic traditions in the Protestant calendar with a spectacular Eleventh Night Bonfire and Family Fun Evening in Portglenone. The event blends commemoration and community\, heritage and hospitality\, and offers a family-friendly alternative for all ages. \nRooted in the events of 1690\, Eleventh Night bonfires symbolise the eve of King William III’s victory at the Battle of the Boyne. Across Ulster\, these fires are a celebration of deliverance\, liberty and Protestant identity. In Portglenone\, that tradition is embraced with pride—but also enhanced with modern values of safety\, inclusion\, and cultural education. \nThis year’s event includes: \n\nChildren’s games and inflatables\nLive local music\nFree Street Food\nCeremonial lighting of a Beacon\nTraditional music as the flames rise\n\nEveryone is encouraged to bring a chair\, a torch\, and their community spirit. The evening is an opportunity to enjoy cultural expression in a safe\, respectful and celebratory way—a truly “Banntastic” experience for the whole family.
URL:https://iloi.org/event/eleventh-night/
LOCATION:McNeillstown Independent Orange Hall\, 15 Blackstone Road\, Portglenone\, BT448HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bonfire Night,Ulster Scots Evening,Virtual Twelfth Event,Community,Twelfth Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="McNeillstown True Blues ILOL 46":MAILTO:mcneillstown@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Eleventh Family Fun Night
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many of us begin our Twelfth celebrations with the traditional Eleventh Night Bonfires. These community events are often organised by the younger members of our community\, who have been collecting wood for weeks even months and stacking it high. These structures are impressive in themselves reaching up and up with row upon row of pallets. Out in the country we do things slightly differently so why not join us at McNeillstown this Eleventh from 7pm for some food and family fun before the bonfire it lit. \n  \nLearn About the History of Bonfires \nThey are an annual tradition which goes right back to primitive times when communities used fire as a symbol\, as a warning of approaching danger or as a means to celebrate important events. The Bonfire first entered Protestant culture as a horrific reminder of the martyr’s pyres which had been built by Bloody Queen Mary as she burnt Protestant Reformers to death for their faith. It was next used to give thanks and to commemorate the survival of our Protestant Parliament from the terrorist designs of Guy Fawkes. It was at this point the idea of burning a traitor or enemy in effigy became popular. It then became a beacon of hope signalling the Prince of Orange’s Arrival on our shores. \nFires were lit along hillsides to mark King William’s landing in England and Ireland and still to this day we mark our Great Deliverance at the Battle of the Boyne with the bonfire.\nThis year the bonfires will be much smaller and more in the form of BBQs in the backyard. So why n to gather the family and enjoy the crackle of the fire and some music as we wait the big day. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://iloi.org/event/eleventh-night-bonfires-2/
LOCATION:McNeillstown Independent Orange Hall\, 15 Blackstone Road\, Portglenone\, BT448HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Ulster Scots Evening,Band Concert,Virtual Twelfth Event,Twelfth Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="McNeillstown True Blues ILOL 46":MAILTO:mcneillstown@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Banntastic Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:Get your dancing boots on! The Banntastic Festival is taking to the floor with a foot-stomping\, family-friendly Barn Dance and Traditional Ceilidh featuring the renowned Alister Scott Ceilidh Band. \n \nThis lively event promises a night of music\, laughter and cultural connection as the rhythms of Scotland and Ulster come together in true ceilidh fashion. With expert callers guiding you through the steps—from Strip the Willow to Dashing White Sergeant—there’s something for seasoned dancers and complete beginners alike. \nSet in a decorated hall with hay bales\, flags and fairy lights\, the atmosphere will be warm\, rustic and welcoming. Light refreshments\, homemade traybakes and a tea table will be served\, and there’ll be special activities for kids\, making this a brilliant night out for all ages. \nThe ceilidh tradition is at the heart of Ulster Scots community life—about sharing\, storytelling\, and togetherness. Whether you come to dance\, watch\, or clap along\, you’ll be part of something joyful and truly “Bann-tastic.”
URL:https://iloi.org/event/banntastic-barn-dance/
LOCATION:ILOI Head-Quarters\, Edward Street\, Ballymoney
CATEGORIES:Ulster Scots Evening,Caelidh,Virtual Twelfth Event,Community,Twelfth Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Portglenone District No. 4":MAILTO:mcneillstown@gmail.com
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