The Boys’ Brigade was founded in the year 1883 by Sir William Alexander Smith. The 1st Coleraine Company was formed in 1898.

Over the past 108 years thousands of boys from the town have progressed through the ranks. Past captains include Tommy Glenn, Bertie Edgar, Frank Walls, Jack Murdoch and Stephen McCann.

The junior section was started in the 1960’s by Kay Benson. Mabel Hartin took charge soon after and was in charge for over 30 years.

As with any organisation there have been an army of officers dedicated to the objective and work of the B.B. These include Marcus McMains, Kenny Millar, Noel Wisener, Cecil Cochrane, Trevor Wisener, Robert Simpson, Myrtle Mitchell and Mervyn Adams.

1st Coleraine B.B. meets on Thursday nights. Traditionally there would have been an emphasis on discipline but in recent years this has been relaxed and there is now a big priority on fun activities. These activities include badge work and games.

1st Coleraine Boys’ Brigade Annual Parents Night took place on Thursday 7th April 2005. The evening began with the ‘Fall In’ of the Company - first the Anchor Boys under Elaine Robinson, the Junior Section under Trevor Wisener and finally the Company Section under the company Captain Steven McCann. This was followed by the opening prayers and remarks. Mr Peter Robinson, the guest of honour, presented the awards and badges to the boys with the ‘Best Boy’ awards going to Andrew Wisener (Anchor Boys), Christopher Elliott (Junior Section) and ............. (Company Section).

The entertainment began with a series of games and races including the Anchor boys versus their fathers relay race which featured the Rector! The Junior Section 5-A Side squad defeated their fathers in a football skills relay despite all Steven McCann’s (underhand) efforts. This was followed by a series of sketches. The Company Section performed "Hats", the Junior Section "When You’re Young" and the Anchor Boys "..................." and the Company Section finale "You Shine". An enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the March On of the Company, the closing remarks and finally the dismissal of the boys.