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12th Jul 2018

WATCH: Former Irish rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll takes part in Orange parade in Armagh

Rudi Kinsella

Brian O'Driscoll

O’Driscoll is in Armagh filming a documentary.

Rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll took part in an Orange parade today as part of the 12 July celebrations.

O’Driscoll is seen banging the Lambeg, a large drum that is synonymous with Unionists and the Orange Order, and is a strong part of their tradition.

You can see the video below:

O’Driscoll took to Twitter on Thursday morning to outline the reasons he was in Northern Ireland, saying: “Currently in Northern Ireland filming a documentary outlining how Rugby as a sport unifies the country. Meeting some great people and look forward to the finished product – airs late autumn on BT Sport.”

The Twelfth is a public holiday in Northern Ireland to celebrate the Battle of the Boyne.

O’Driscoll retired from professional rugby in 2014, and has been working as a pundit/commentator on BT Sport since.

He spent the day beforehand with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Ambassadors residence in Dublin.

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