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Northern Ireland Garvaghy Road Orange Order dispute

Orange Order parade at Drumcree meets opposition from Garvaghy Road residents; police launch criminal investigation into protest.

1. Tuesday 29 September 2026

   Drumcree parade still blocked as NI secretary holds separate talks and residents launch legal bid

   An Orange Order parade permitted along Garvaghy Road, Portadown, has not gone ahead since Sunday. Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has met both sides separately without a breakthrough, and residents have launched a fresh court challenge.

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2. Tuesday 29 September 2026

   Garvaghy Road residents appeal ruling allowing limited Orange Order parade

   Residents have asked the Court of Appeal in Belfast for an urgent hearing to challenge a ruling that let a limited Orange Order parade proceed. Marchers and protesters remain at the scene, and talks have produced no breakthrough.

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3. Wednesday 30 September 2026

   PSNI chief confirms large-scale criminal investigation into Garvaghy Road protest

   Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said a large-scale criminal investigation is under way into Sunday's unnotified protest on the Garvaghy Road, and offered to meet the Orange Order and residents as talks continue at Hillsborough.

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