... over the Catholics, the Peep O' Day boys formed the 'Orange Society', named after their hero William of Orange. According to official Orange Order history, after the battle "the Protestants formed a circle, joined hands and declared their brotherhood in Loyalty to the Crown, the Country and the Reformed Religion." They celebrated their first Orange parade the following year on 12 July 1796 ... ...

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