Controversial Orange Order march to go ahead for first time in nearly 30 years after late night drama

The march, which in the 1990s sparked some of the most serious disorder in Northern Ireland's history, will go ahead on Sunday after a series of legal challenges.

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Orange Order given go-ahead to march down Garvaghy Road for first time in nearly 30 years

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Members of the loyalist Orange Order in Northern Ireland will be allowed to march along a largely nationalist street on Sunday after they successfully appealed against a ban.

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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 Northern Ireland: 2,000 protesters block disputed Portadown march Earlier coverage

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BBC Published 27 September 2026