Fort Warder Events
Launch
Launch
The Fort Warders group launched in December 2011 at the annual Hillsborough Old Guard Christmas Party along with the launch of the book Hillsborough Fort and its Warders .
The Fort Warders group launched in December 2011 at the annual Hillsborough Old Guard Christmas Party along with the launch of the book Hillsborough Fort and its Warders .
On this historic occasion the call from Lord Downshires Bugler was met with the Falling-in of the Fort Warders for the first time in over sixty years.
On this historic occasion the call from Lord Downshires Bugler was met with the Falling-in of the Fort Warders for the first time in over sixty years.
Church Institution
Church Institution
Three Fort Warders joined the Bugler at the Institution of the Revd Ferran Glenfield at Hillsborough Parish Church on 3rd May 2012.
Three Fort Warders joined the Bugler at the Institution of the Revd Ferran Glenfield at Hillsborough Parish Church on 3rd May 2012.
Arch Opening
Arch Opening
The Fort Warders took part in the ceremony to open the new Hillsborough District
The Fort Warders took part in the ceremony to open the new Hillsborough District
No 19 Arch on the 1st June 2012. The Arch was officially opened by Grand Master Edward Stevenson.
No 19 Arch on the 1st June 2012. The Arch was officially opened by Grand Master Edward Stevenson.
21 Gun Salute
21 Gun Salute
The Fort Warders took part in the 21 Gun Salute to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee.They were first inspected by Lord Downshire before taking up their post of old, guarding the gates in front of the castle. The VIP guests including Lord Downshire, Secretary of State Owen Paterson and First Minister
The Fort Warders took part in the 21 Gun Salute to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee.They were first inspected by Lord Downshire before taking up their post of old, guarding the gates in front of the castle. The VIP guests including Lord Downshire, Secretary of State Owen Paterson and First Minister
Peter Robinson were escorted by the Fort Warders to Hillsborough Fort
Peter Robinson were escorted by the Fort Warders to Hillsborough Fort
where they once again stood
where they once again stood
guard during the 21 Gun Salute.
guard during the 21 Gun Salute.
ANOTHER CHURCH INSTITUTION IN KILLINCHY
INSTITUTION OF REV DR BRYAN FOLLIS
CENTENARY OF THE START OF WORLD WAR 1
CENTENARY OF THE START OF WORLD WAR 1
In 2014 the Guard participated in comemorating the Centenary of the start of World War 1 followed later with opening of the 'Lest We Forget' exhibition in the Sextons house beside the War Memorial.
In 2014 the Guard participated in comemorating the Centenary of the start of World War 1 followed later with opening of the 'Lest We Forget' exhibition in the Sextons house beside the War Memorial.
The Guard annually also participate in the Act of Rememberance on Rememberance Sunday.
The Guard annually also participate in the Act of Rememberance on Rememberance Sunday.
Members of the Womens Section RBL Hillsborough
Garvey Silver Band providing the music.
Penelope Keith At Her Majesty's Service
Penelope Keith At Her Majesty's Service
On Sunday 19th June 2016 Channel 4 aired the Norhern Ireland episode of ' Penelope Kieth At Her Majesty's Service' in which the Guard turned out on parade at the Fort and were interviewed on the history and traditions which have continued down through the centuries to today.
On Sunday 19th June 2016 Channel 4 aired the Norhern Ireland episode of ' Penelope Kieth At Her Majesty's Service' in which the Guard turned out on parade at the Fort and were interviewed on the history and traditions which have continued down through the centuries to today.
Festival of Rememerance
Festival of Rememerance
For several years now the Fort guard have been taking part in the annual Festival of Rememberance organised by The Royal British Legion Lisburn branch in the Lagan Valley Island Centre.
For several years now the Fort guard have been taking part in the annual Festival of Rememberance organised by The Royal British Legion Lisburn branch in the Lagan Valley Island Centre.
Fort Guard 17.04.21.mp4The Fort Guard paid their respects on behalf of the Marquess of Downshire and the local community of Hillsborough to His Royal Highness the Duke of Endinburgh on the 17th April 2021 at 3pm at the village War Memorial.