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=== World War I ===
On 4 August 1914, the UK entered WWI, prompting thousands of Ulster Volunteers to [[British Army during the First World War|join the British Army]]. A public initiative formed to integrate the Ulster Volunteer Force into [[Kitchener's Army|Kitchener's new Army]], with hundreds enlisting from the Tandragee District. A number joined the Armagh Volunteer Battalion of the [[Royal Irish Fusiliers|9th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers]]. Between 60 and 70 volunteers, led by the '[[Catch-my-Pal]]' flute band, paraded through Tandragee before departing from [[Tanderagee railway station|Madden Bridge Railway Station]].<ref name="Cousins"/>

Peace Day celebrations took place in Tandragee on 19 July 1919, featuring a costume parade and a sports day in the Duke of Manchester's demesne. In the evening, a parade led by an effigy of the [[Kaiser wilhelm ii|Kaiser]] made its way to the square, where the effigy was set ablaze.<ref name="Cousins"/>

The Tandragee war memorial was unveiled in April 1925, the first in County Armagh. A large crowd gathered for the unveiling ceremony. After the hymn 'O God Our Help in Ages Past' was performed, Major Shellington MP, a former officer of the 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers, unveiled the memorial. The obelisk, crafted from Newry granite, is nearly {{convert|25|ft}} tall and is situated in the square near the castle gates.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |title=Tandragee |url=https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/159684/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Cousins"/>