Welcome

Find out more about The Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry and the Clubs who came together to form the organisation as it is today

Statement

It is with great disappointment that the Officers of General Committee have taken the decision to cancel the annual procession to commemorate the Relief of Londonderry, scheduled to take place on Saturday 8th August 2020

Shutting of the Gates

Often referred to as “Lundy’s Day”, each year on the first Saturday in December, the Apprentice Boys of Derry celebrate the stand taken by the thirteen apprentices who shut the gates: the “Brave Thirteen”

Relief of Londonderry

Each year on the 2nd Saturday in August the Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry assemble in Londonderry to celebrate the events of August 1689 and the Relief of the city

The Apprentice Boys of Derry Association is a Christian, historical and cultural organisation, committed to maintaining the spirit of courage and liberty displayed by the Defenders of Londonderry in 1688-1689

The Apprentice Boys of Derry Association is a Christian, historical and cultural organisation whose spirit is sustained and promoted by organising parades, exhibitions, lectures, music, art and drama.

There are eight Parent Clubs based in Londonderry, symbolising the regiments formed during the siege to defend the city; Branch Clubs are located across the UK, the Republic of Ireland & Canada.

The Apprentice Boys’ main celebrations are focused in the city of Londonderry and primarily within the historic city walls. There are two main celebrations held in the city, in August and December.

The Siege Museum is an extensive display of the history of the Siege of Londonderry and of the Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry, including artefacts, video and interactive media.

A people who take no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors, will never achieve anything worthy, to be remembered with pride, by remote descendants…

Inverness Parade; Statement

"The City of Inverness Apprentice Boys Club has been holding an annual parade in Inverness since the club opened 15 years ago. There has never been trouble at the parade which consists of a few hundred members. The event creates very little disruption and concludes...

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Club Of Research Donation

At the recent Benevolent Fund AGM, the Club of Research presented a cheque for £2,200 to the Fund Chairman and Officers. This amount being raised from the sale of the Clubs 2022 annual booklet. L-R   Booklet Committee members and Benevolent Fund Officers Bro John...

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Upcoming Elections

Apprentice Boys urge Unionists to vote in upcoming elections. The Apprentice Boys of Derry has urged Unionists to vote for ALL unionist candidates in the upcoming local government elections. As in any family, there are many differences among Unionists on the path...

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