Apprentice Boys of Derry

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The Apprentice Boys of Derry is a Protestant fraternal society based in Derry, Northern Ireland, known for commemorating the 1689 Siege of Derry through annual parades and events.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Protestant fraternal society
commemorative society
loyalist organisation
associatedWith City of Londonderry
Londonderry city walls
Northern Ireland conflict
The Troubles
commemorates 1689 Siege of Derry
Siege of Derry
closing of the gates of Derry
country United Kingdom
foundedInPeriod 19th century
hasControversy disputes over parade routes
sectarian tensions during parades
hasHeadquarters Derry NERFINISHED
hasKeyEvent August Relief of Derry parade
December Shutting of the Gates commemoration
hasMembershipRestriction Protestant only
hasMotto No Surrender
hasPurpose commemoration of Protestant defenders of Derry
promotion of Protestant and unionist heritage
hasSuborganisation branch clubs
parent clubs
various local clubs across Northern Ireland
hasSymbol Crimson flag
apprentice boys closing the gates
holds annual parades
commemorative marches
memorial services
ideology loyalism
unionism
influences Protestant communal identity in Derry
unionist culture in Northern Ireland
language English
locatedIn Derry
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Ulster NERFINISHED
observes Relief of Derry day
Shutting of the Gates anniversary
relatedTo Orange Order
Royal Black Institution
religiousOrientation Protestant
Reformed Christianity
uses banners depicting the Siege of Derry
marching bands in parades

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Battle of the Bogside
involvesOrganization

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