Scouts parade in Lisburn on St George’s Day

Tuesday April 30th 2013


At the Lisburn & District Scout Council St George's Day service in Lisburn Cathedral are: L to R: Basil McCrea MLA, Billy Mawhinney (District President), Councillor Margaret Tolerton (Deputy Mayor of Lisburn), Noel Irwin (District Commissioner), Jessica Kidd (District Chairperson), David Anderson (Assistant District Commissioner - Cubs) and Canon George Irwin (District Chaplin).Report and pictures by John Kelly

Lisburn & District Scout Council’s annual St George’s Day parade and service was held in the city on Sunday April 28. 

The parade assembled at Wallace Park and accompanied by Skeogh Flute Band and McDonald Memorial Pipe Band made its way to Lisburn Cathedral via Seymour Street and Castle Street, returning through the town centre.

Canon Sam Wright gives his address assisted by a selection of scouts.District Commissioner Noel Irwin welcomed the scouts troops and leaders who packed the Cathedral and after leading the renewal of promises, gave out several awards.

The service was led by Lisburn Cathedral rector, the Rev Canon Sam Wright, who gave a talk entitled ‘a breakfast picnic on the beach.’ Canon Wright was assisted by a selection of scouts who found a large envelope under their seat containing a visual aid for use in the talk.

Inside the Cathedral during the service.

Lisburn Cathedral Scout Troop and Paul Duggan (Group Scout Leader) pictured with Noel Irwin, District Commissioner (left) and Lisburn district executive members at the Lisburn & District Scout Council St George's Day service in Lisburn Cathedral.  Included are Councillor Margaret Tolerton (Deputy Mayor of Lisburn) and Basil McCrea MLA.

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