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Parades are a prominent cultural feature of Northern Ireland. The overwhelming majority of parades are held by Ulster Protestant, unionist or Ulster loyalist groups, but some Irish nationalist, republican and non-political groups also parade.
On 5 September, Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson issued a public statement, condemning those involved in the violence in North Belfast, and stated that he wanted to see the end of the Parades Commission. Whilst Deputy first minister Martin Mcguinness also condemned the riots as "deplorable, disgraceful, and shameful" and accused ...
Orange walks, or Orange marches, are a series of parades by members of the Orange Order and other Protestant fraternal societies, held during the summer months in various Commonwealth nations, and most notably across Northern Ireland. The parades typically build up to 12 July celebrations marking Prince William of Orange's victory over King ...
Violent clashes broke out on the evening of Friday 9 August when loyalists attempted to prevent a parade of 5,000 Irish republican marking the anniversary of internment in 1971 through the city centre. The parade was a joint alliance of dissident groups which included the 32 County Sovereignty Movement, the political wing of the New IRA. It was ...
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This year’s parades were smaller and locally based due to public health concerns. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways ...
Inter-communal tensions rise and violence often breaks out during the "marching season" when the Protestant Orange Order parades take place across Northern Ireland. The parades are held to commemorate William of Orange's victory in the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, which secured the Protestant Ascendancy and British rule in Ireland.
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