Boyd captures Order history

‘Orange Blood’ is a unique collection of pictures, compiled by local photographer Boyd McClurg, to permanently record the Orange Institution’s important role in the events of 1912 and the Third Home Rule crisis.

Boyd’s mission was to portray the Orange family a century on since the landmark event in Unionist history and in doing so has captured a broad spectrum of Orange personnel, both young and old, from across the Province, the mainland and the Republic of Ireland.

Among the many subjects in the publication are senior members of the Loyal Orders including Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Edward Stevenson, and Grand Mistress of the Association of Loyal Orangewomen, Olive Whitten.

Boyd said he was indebted to the support he received from the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland for his innovative project.

He said: “The enthusiasm of the men, women and children who have been portrayed in this book confirmed to me that it was a family that I had begun to photograph. I hope that this cross section of people who welcomed me into their family can be seen in years to come as a reminder of the love and loyalty that is cherished by those who are part of the Orange Institution.

Copies of ‘Orange Blood’ are available to purchase for £25 each, by contacting Boyd McClurg on 028 2586 2144 or via email [email protected].