Northern Ireland police contact Sinn Fein representatives over protest linked to Orange Order march
Northern Ireland police have contacted Sinn Fein representatives as part of an investigation into protests that blocked an Orange Order parade from marching through Garvaghy Road. The party said a number of its representatives and members had received correspondence from police. The development comes amid continuing tensions over the disputed route in the Catholic area of Portadown.Sinn Fein said it would continue to stand with Garvaghy Road residents, saying they should be able to live in peace and free from sectarian intimidation. The party said it had stood with residents for the past two weeks in the face of provocation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 05:30 LONDON
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Northern Ireland unionists back no-confidence motion over Portadown parade standoff
Three unionist parties in Northern Ireland have backed a motion of no confidence in First Minister Michelle O'Neill amid a prolonged dispute over a parade route in Portadown. Separate no-confidence motions have also been tabled against Finance Minister John O'Dowd, Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald and Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. The motions are due to be debated in the Assembly next Monday.The move follows a 10-day impasse in Portadown after the Parades Commission allowed, for the first time in almost 30 years, the Drumcree Orange Order parade to complete its traditional route along Garvaghy Road. Large gatherings on the road have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 22:33 LONDON
