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

Published 17:41 12 Jul 2018 BST

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

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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: https://twitter.com/BBCNewsNI/status/1017401600011325440 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." https://twitter.com/BrianODriscoll/status/1017360458704216065 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. https://twitter.com/BrianODriscoll/status/1016945668378767360

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