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First Drumcree parade on Garvaghy Road since 1998 sparks standoff in Portadown
Guardian WorldLO·GB · IE·about 10 hours ago
Catholic residents in Portadown blocked a controversial Orange Order march on Garvaghy Road, forcing the procession to be halted until after midnight. The Parades Commission had approved the march on Friday, prompting the protest. This is a recurring flashpoint in Northern Ireland's sectarian tensions, with the blockade highlighting ongoing communal divisions.
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