The Loyal, East Belfast

30/01/2026

😂 COMEDY HYPNOTIST NIGHT 😂

The Loyal Flute Band and 1st Raven Somme Society are delighted to invite you to a night of top-class entertainment at the Raven Social Club!
We’re bringing the brilliant Robert Herdman live to the Raven for a Comedy Hypnotist Show, promising big laughs, great craic, and an unforgettable night out — followed by entertainment late into the night.
📅 Saturday 30th May 2026
📍 Raven Social Club
⏰ Doors open: 7.30pm
🎟 Tickets: £15
This is a fundraising event, with all support going towards the costs of our London trip in September 2026 — so come along, enjoy yourself, and support two proud organisations while you’re at it.
⚠️ Limited tickets available — expected to sell fast!
📞 Tickets available - call 07759 061047 to secure yours, what are you waiting for?👀
😂🎧🍻 Laughs, music, and a great night guaranteed — don’t miss it! 🍻🎧😂

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27/01/2026

Today marks another year without Ian, known to everyone as Big O.

Seven years on since that terrible night in 2019, and the pain hasn’t faded. If anything, it sits heavier in Cluan Place and right across East Belfast.

A devoted dad to Toni and Ryan, a partner to Vera, a beloved son to Margaret & Harry, a brother, a friend, a comrade and a fearless voice for our community at the interface.

He stood tall for what he believed in, always ready to help, protect, or just have a laugh.

Courageous, selfless, and a true loyalist– that’s how we’ll always remember him.

The streets still feel empty without his big presence, his banter, and that roar of a laugh echoing around. Every parade, every gathering, every quiet moment– he’s there in spirit.

We marched again this year in his memory, banners high, flutes playing, showing the world that East Belfast hasn’t forgotten one of its own.

Big O, you’re still deeply missed every single day.

You’ll never be forgotten.

Rest easy, big man. We’ll keep raising a glass, keeping your memory alive– until we meet again.
From all your friends in The Loyal East Belfast.

Taken from us too soon
UNBOWED, UNBROKEN. 💙💜

26/01/2026

Fantastic work from The Belfast Bands Forum who we are proud to be a part of. Great to see the kids being provided with education around the band scene. Follow their page to see the brilliant work they do🇬🇧

🎶 School Outreach Programme 🎶

Today, the Forum kicked off our School Outreach Programme with Blythefield Primary School 🙌
The P7 class took part in our Marching Band Workshop, exploring everything marching bands 🥁🪈

This marks the start of a 10-week project, with Beyond Skin delivering 4 weeks of in-school sessions, followed by 6 weeks of drumming tuition 🥁

In addition, the school received 130 of our educational activity booklets.

A brilliant start we’re excited to see this project grow!

26/01/2026

Now the dust has settled, we would like to thank everyone for attending our parade in memory of Big O, the weather wasn’t great but it didn’t stop a fantastic crowd turning in to show their support. We like to pay particular thanks to the following who participated:

East Belfast Memorial Committee
Pride Of The Raven
UVF Regimental Band
Ballymacarrett Defenders
Goldsprings True Defenders
1st Raven Somme Society
East End Great War Society

Last but not least we thank the public who continue to support us and the parade which the crowds are growing at every year.

MON THE LOYAL💜💙🇬🇧

Footage of The loyal Flute Band recorded on the streets of East Belfast at the annual memorial parade in memory of Ian Ogle "Big O" who was murdered on 27/0...

25/01/2026

Yesterday, during our annual Remembrance Parade and Service, we paused to honour and remember a truly special friend of the band, John Johnston.

John was an unwavering supporter who stood by us through thick and thin. Always ready to lend a hand in any way he could.

We continue to think of his family, friends and The Young Calvay Volunteers at this time.

🖤❤️💛

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24/01/2026

Tonight we came together to remember our dear friend Ian “Big O” Ogle.

As we do every year, and will continue to do, we walked with honour, dignity, and pride to honour a devoted father, son, brother, and cherished friend.

Big O was the true epitome of a bandsman and loyalist—he is still deeply missed in his beloved Cluan Place and across East Belfast.

Taken from us far too soon by drug dealers masquerading as loyalists.

We would like to thank everyone who attended.

Big O, Unbowed and Unbroken. 💙💜
Mon The Loyal💙💜🇬🇧🇬🇧

24/01/2026

Today marks another anniversary as we gather for the parade in honour of our dear friend, Ian ‘Big O’ Ogle, taken from us far too soon.

We walk these streets of East Belfast with heavy hearts but heads held high, carrying his name with unwavering honour, pride, and unbreakable loyalty. Your spirit lives on in every step we take.

Everybody welcome, parade leaves The Raven Social Club at 1645.

UNBOWED, UNBROKEN
MTL💜💙

20/01/2026

Great practise again last night an a great buzz before we are back out on Saturday. Just a quick reminder the parade will leave The Raven Social Club at 1645 sharp for our annual parade in Remembrance of Big O.

Everyone welcome💜💙

16/01/2026

Last night members attended the service for Alan ‘Skilly’ Skillen, along with various other bands and his beloved Shankill Protestant Boys.

It was an honour to attend to pay our respects to a dedicated bandsman, one who will be missed in the ranks of the SPB and also the Shankill Road.

Rest easy Skilly

16/01/2026

The officers and members would like to express our deepest sympathies to our esteemed members William & Leo on the passing of their father and grandfather.

Our thoughts are with them and the family circle at this time.

The Lord Is My Shepherd

14/01/2026

Not long to go folks 😎Unbowed, Unbroken💜💙

MON THE LOYAL💜💙🇬🇧

Ian Ogle Memorial Parade and Service ,at East Belfast on 25/1/2025.