Article: THE most famous member of the Independent Loyal Orange Institution was missing from its 106th annual demonstration in Rasharkin yesterday.

THE most famous member of the Independent Loyal Orange Institution was missing from its 106th annual demonstration in Rasharkin yesterday.

Former First Minister Ian Paisley was unable to attend the event because of ill health.

Parade goers were told the 73-year-old, who traditionally makes the address in the field, was suffering from a viral throat infection and had lost his voice.

Comber Minister Reverend Thomas Murray stepped in to conduct the main address.

Dr Paisley's son Ian Jnr and grandchildren were among the families enjoying the festivities in the field while his party colleagues Gregory Campbell MP and Mervyn Storey MLA participated in the main parade.

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