Orange Order drummer praised as photo with young GAA fans goes viral
July 12, 2023
A general view of footballs.
A photo of an Orange Order flute band drummer giving two young GAA fans a go on his bass drum has gone viral.
Craigavon Protestant Boys Flute Band shared the picture on their Facebook page during a band parade in Cookstown on Saturday night. It was accompanied with the words: “You want a rattle at the big drum, not a problem son!
“Wee lads in Gaelic tops loving it in Cookstown tonight. Despite what some would have the world believe we simply do it because we love it. These kids didn’t feel intimidated or different they just wanted a rattle on the drum and Andy was only too happy to oblige.”
The photo has been well received in both communities and comes as the Orange Order was also praised for their respectful reaction to Derry's All-Ireland minor football success.
TweetThe real Northern Ireland in a picture. pic.twitter.com/IM9Wjyry0j
— Neil McNickle (@Nwmcnickle) July 9, 2023
