Sloan's House, Loughgall

Sloan's House, Loughgall A small house that played a large part in history. It was here that the Orange Institution was formed around the aftermath of the Battle of the Diamond.

The Museum of Orange Heritage at Sloan’s House, Loughgall is situated on Main Street, Loughgall. Loughgall, and in particular Sloan’s House, are key areas in the history of the Orange Order as it was here that the Institution was formed around the aftermath of the Battle of the Diamond in 1795. As well as the formation and early development of the Institution, the Museum at Sloan’s House displays

an important collection of documents relating to the beginning of the Orange Order, including some of the first warrants signed. This site also tells the story of the Plantation and the surrounding area of Loughgall, including stories of local families to the area even before the formation of the Orange Order. This site also includes Sloan’s Parlour, portraying the way it would have looked when the Orange Order was first formed there. The Parlour tells the story through graphics, audio visual technologies and the display of key artefacts. This site also includes a permanent exhibition space, café and research facilities. The Museum of Orange Heritage, Sloan's House, Loughgall is a NI Tourism Board 4 Star rated visitor attraction.

Great to have the Rowntree family from Kent visit the "Museum of Orange Heritage" at Sloan's House this afternoon. Their...
02/06/2026

Great to have the Rowntree family from Kent visit the "Museum of Orange Heritage" at Sloan's House this afternoon. Their family originated in the Loughgall area and they were pleased to be back to their roots.

We hope you enjoyed your visit to the area.

01/06/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Monday, 13th July 2026

The County Armagh Twelfth Demonstration is now firmly established as the largest Orange gathering in the world on the day and encompasses the full range of the Orange family. 11 District Lodges will be on parade, with a total of 150 Private Lodges and over 5,000 Brethren; in addition, Lodges from the Association of Loyal Orangewomen of Ireland will take part, along with a number of Junior Boys and Junior Girls Lodges. The Co Armagh Demonstration can attract upwards of 20,000 spectators.

Around 70 bands will accompany the Lodges and some of the finest Pipe, Accordion, Silver and Flute Bands in the country will be on parade. This year, there will be a new band on parade with Moyrourkan True Blues LOL 305a, leading their Junior Lodge.
There are always approximately 4 Scottish bands on parade at the Co Armagh demonstration and as the “County of the Diamond” is well-known for the Lambeg Drum, dozens will be accompanying the Lodges, especially if the weather is favourable.

𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑡 10:30𝑎𝑚 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑦 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑟𝑦 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑.

𝐴𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑡 11𝑎𝑚.

𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑒 - 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑦 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 – 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑟𝑦 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑 – 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑟𝑦 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑡 - 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑒 – 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠 – 𝐴𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑔ℎ 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑡 – 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑.

𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑡 2𝑝𝑚.

𝑅𝑒𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑡 3𝑝𝑚.

Marlacoo Rising Star LOL 306, Tandragee District LOL No.4, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its formation this year also, King William’s Defenders LOL 127, Parkmount, Portadown District LOL No.1, is marking the 135th anniversary of their Warrant this year. New banners from Kilcluney Temperance Volunteers LOL 132 and Drumnahuncheon Apprentice Boys LOL 371 will be on display. Loughgall District LOL No.3 and Rockmacraney Temperance LOL 114 will have new bannerettes. Newly formed Loyal Daughters of Sloans JWLOL 35 will experience their first Twelfth this year.

In addition, bands within the County celebrating anniversaries this year include the Craigavon Protestant Boys Flute Band, Lurgan - 60 years, and the Star of David Accordion Band, Portadown – 50 years. On the platform, Most Wor. Bro. Joseph Magill, Grand Master, Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland will bring fraternal greetings.
The County Grand Lodge has a new County bannerette this year, which was unfurled by the new Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Most Wor. Bro.
Harold Henning and dedicated by Wor. Bro. Rev. William Anderson, Deputy County Grand Chaplain, in February. New collarettes were also dedicated for the County Grand Lodge Officers. The previous bannerette and collarettes have been in use since 1995.

𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Saturday, 20th June: Annual District Mini-12th at 7.30pm.

Thursday, 2nd July: “Songs of Praise” – 2nd Newtownhamilton Presbyterian Church, at 7.30pm (collection for charity).

Friday, 10th July: “Family Fun Night” – Demonstration Field, Castleblayney Road, commencing at 7pm.

Sunday, 12th July: Boyne Anniversary Service - 2nd Newtownhamilton Presbyterian Church at 3.30pm.

County Armagh Grand Orange Lodge
Friends of Tandragee District LOL No 4
Loughgall District Loyal Orange Lodge No. 3
Sloan's House, Loughgall
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
Visit Armagh
Newtownhamilton District L O L No 9
Junior Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland
Junior Orange Women's Association of Ireland
Portadown Orange District LOL 1

Great to see members of the "Loyal Daughters of Sloan's" JWLOL 35 on parade today in Bangor with Co Armagh Junior Grand ...
30/05/2026

Great to see members of the "Loyal Daughters of Sloan's" JWLOL 35 on parade today in Bangor with Co Armagh Junior Grand Lodge for Bangor Day.

Delighted to welcome the members of St John Ambulance Orchard Group to the "Museum of Orange Heritage" at Sloan's House ...
29/05/2026

Delighted to welcome the members of St John Ambulance Orchard Group to the "Museum of Orange Heritage" at Sloan's House this afternoon for a conducted tour and lunch.

Many thanks for your visit and to Roger for facilitating the tour.

The Newtownhamilton District Twelfth book will be available to purchase from tomorrow in the "Museum of Orange Heritage"...
29/05/2026

The Newtownhamilton District Twelfth book will be available to purchase from tomorrow in the "Museum of Orange Heritage" at Sloan's House - price £5.

The Directors of the "Museum of Orange Heritage" at Sloan's House were honoured to host Drumderg Loyalists Flute Band, K...
26/05/2026

The Directors of the "Museum of Orange Heritage" at Sloan's House were honoured to host Drumderg Loyalists Flute Band, Keady, this evening for the unfurling and dedication of a new memorial standard which commemorates the 68 brethren from Co Armagh murdered during the Troubles.

A short, poignant and solemn service was held, led by Wor Bro Rev Graham Middleton, Deputy County Grand Chaplain, followed by an Act of Remembrance and Piper's lament.

We congratulate the band on their excellent deportment and wish them well for the parading season.

The Garden of Remembrance at the "Museum of Orange Heritage", Sloan's House, looking absolutely beautiful and tranquil i...
26/05/2026

The Garden of Remembrance at the "Museum of Orange Heritage", Sloan's House, looking absolutely beautiful and tranquil in today's lovely sunshine. It is dedicated to the memory of the 68 brethren from Co Armagh that were murdered during the Troubles.

If you are in the area, please call to experience the peace and quiet of the garden and view the Birthplace of Orange Institution.

Thanks to Mervyn and Thomas for looking after the garden.

Great to have the brethren of Aughlish Heroes LOL 74, Scarva, visit the "Museum of Orange Heritage" at Sloan's House las...
08/05/2026

Great to have the brethren of Aughlish Heroes LOL 74, Scarva, visit the "Museum of Orange Heritage" at Sloan's House last evening for their monthly meeting and a conducted tour of the exhibitions.

The County Grand Master, Rt Wor Bro Denis Watson, facilitated the visit and is pictured presenting a Sloan's Meeting Certificate to the Worshipful Master, Wor Bro Richard Hammond.

Delighted to welcome Stephen Beggs from London and John Rodgers from Bromley to the "Museum of Orange Heritage " at Sloa...
07/05/2026

Delighted to welcome Stephen Beggs from London and John Rodgers from Bromley to the "Museum of Orange Heritage " at Sloan's House this morning prior to their initiation into Ark of Safety LOL 251, Ahorey, Tandragee District, this evening.

They are pictured in the iconic Sloan's Parlour where the first Orange Lodge Warrants were issued after the Battle of the Diamond on 21 September 1795.

Welcome to our Institution brethren!

Great to have the boys and their Superintendents of Clough's Chosen Few JLOL 124 visit the "Museum of Orange Heritage" a...
02/05/2026

Great to have the boys and their Superintendents of Clough's Chosen Few JLOL 124 visit the "Museum of Orange Heritage" at Sloan's House today. A fine group of boys who are a credit to the Junior Order.

Many thanks to Jeffrey for facilitating the visit and conducting the tour.

Address

82-86 Main Street
Loughgall
BT618HZ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Friday 10am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm

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02838892048

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