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Northern Ireland: 2,000 protesters block disputed Portadown march

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.

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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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Garvaghy Road Orange Order parade dispute

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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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In this event Legal challenge to be heard over Drumcree parade ban Earlier coverage First minister called for police interview over Garvaghy Road protests Earlier coverage Orange Order parade dispute continues after main players hold talks Earlier coverage Controversial Orange Order march to go ahead for first time in nearly 30 years after late night drama Earlier coverage
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Northern Ireland: 2,000 protesters block disputed Portadown march

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Tense standoff over loyalist march in Portadown as protesters block route

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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