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Drumcree parade highlights divide in Northern Ireland
- On Tuesday, the Drumcree stand-off in Portadown entered its third day as Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant continued mediating between the Orange Order and nationalist residents blocking Garvaghy Road.
- The dispute reignited on Friday when the Parades Commission reversed its long-standing determination, granting permission for a limited march along Garvaghy Road for the first time in almost 30 years.
- More than 1,000 people congregated on the road Sunday to block the parade; Stormont speaker Edwin Poots termed First Minister Michelle O'Neill's involvement "unprecedented."
- Secretary Bryant described Monday's meetings as "very positive," while O'Neill defended her presence at the protest as related to her role as Sinn Fein deputy leader amid political criticism.
- Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern urged political parties to avoid returning to a "tribal past" for electoral gain, warning such actions could damage Northern Ireland's economic growth and institutions.
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Sinn Féin leaders urge Secretary of State to ‘end threat’ of Drumcree march in Garvaghy Road visit
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Secretary of State to intervene and “lift the threat” of an Orange Order march along the Garvaghy Road, during a visit to the area on Saturday afternoon. Speaking at a press briefing on the Garvaghy Road – following a major solidarity rally attended by thousands – Ms McDonald said Sinn Féin stood “shoulder to shoulder” with local residents and insisted there would be “no Orange march on the…
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right2Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution52% Left
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