Orangemen
The Orangemen are members of the Orange Institution, a fraternal organization originating in Ulster, Ireland. Founded in 1795, it was established by Irish Protestants. The organization is named after William of Orange, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, who defeated the Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. The Orange Institution primarily operates in Northern Ireland and has a significant presence among Protestants in the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.
The core tenets of the Orange Institution include loyalty to the British Crown and the defense of
The Orange Institution has historically played a role in Ulster Unionist politics, advocating for continued union