Thousands of protesters blocked a road in Portadown, Northern Ireland, on 27 September, in an attempt to stop an Orange Order parade from entering the mainly Catholic and nationalist Garvaghy Road area.
Sinn Féin leaders join those on streets opposing decision to allow Garvaghy Road parade for first time since 1998 Portadown march: latest updates Hundreds of protesters spent the day blocking the route of a hugely contentious parade in Northern Ireland after a court gave late-night clearance for the Orange Order to march on a historically significant road for the first time in nearly 30 years. The loyalist Drumcree…
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has banned the Drumcree Orange Order parade from proceeding along Garvaghy Road, and a judicial review of that ban has been adjourned until Monday. First Minister Michelle O'Neill has been invited for a police interview over her involvement in the protest and says she will co-operate.
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Sinn Féin leaders join those on streets opposing decision to allow Garvaghy Road parade for first time since 1998 Portadown march: latest updates Hundreds of protesters spent the day blocking the route of a hugely contentious parade in Northern Ireland after a court gave late-night clearance for the Orange Order to march on a historically significant road for the first time in nearly 30 years. The loyalist Drumcree…
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