Today, 12th July is a significant day for Protestants in Northern Ireland as they commemorate the Twelfth or Orangemen’s Day. This holiday honours the 1688 Glorious Revolution and its conclusion in … [Read more...] about Tensions Rise at the Twelfth 2017 Celebrations
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Spring Bank Holiday, The Second of the Two May Bank Holidays
Today, 29th May, is the Spring Bank Holiday in the UK. Also called the Late May Bank Holiday, it falls on the last Monday of May. It is the second of the two May bank holidays, with Early May Bank … [Read more...] about Spring Bank Holiday, The Second of the Two May Bank Holidays
Busy Summer Bank Holiday To Savour the Last Summer Days
The last Monday of August, which falls on the 29th, marks the Summer Bank Holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. On the other hand, Scotland had theirs on 1st August or the first Monday of … [Read more...] about Busy Summer Bank Holiday To Savour the Last Summer Days
What to Do During Scotland’s Summer Bank Holiday
In the United Kingdom, Scotland students are the first to say good-bye to summer as their autumn term starts. Summer Bank Holiday in Scotland Today, 1st August is the official Summer Bank Holiday in … [Read more...] about What to Do During Scotland’s Summer Bank Holiday