That new Ireland is unraveling fast. Amounts to cheap talk in an echo chamber. The Parades Commission made a lawful determination. It was tested in the courts and all challenges thrown out. Respect the law even if you can’t respect Orange traditions and culture.
Garvaghy Road residents say they have received a document from the Secretary of State and if “it’s accepted by the Orange Order, it’ll be accepted by us” #Drumcree
I’ve posted this before: years ago in the reception of the BBC in Belfast I spoke to Nolan and asked why Bryson and Allister were on so often. He started to reply when his mobile phone rang, he laughed and said “speak of the devil” answered it
“Jamie, what’s up”.
Only one way to settle this and put to the test the law and order pedigree of loyalist Portadown
Gay pride parade in Brownstown.
"if they tolerate this, then Garvaghy will be next"
#garvaghyroad
The Orange Order has concluded another meeting with Secretary of State Chris Bryant at Hillsborough Castle.
Portadown District Master Nigel Dawson spoke to the press after the meeting, and said their 'continuing position' is that the law must be applied in the determination of the Drumcree parade dispute.
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⛔️🗣UPDATE DRUMCREE: Orange Order - 'The Secretary of State has been left in no doubt. The law must be applied.'
🎤🎥Portadown District Master Nigel Dawson speaking to reporters alongside other representatives and adviser @JamieBrysonLLB.
📍They have now left Hillsborough Castle.
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@moneillsf Why are residents and orangemen given equal footing in terms of negotiating and settlements?
Bigots must win the argument a triumphalist parade is socially accepted culturally first, then whether they can impose it upon others.
Nationalists communities have too much to lose
@irish_news The problem is giving legitimacy to the procession and those bigots that argue for it equal footing when negotiating.
I believe the orange order has first to argue whether it's acceptable culturally, then whether they have the right to inflict it on others.
#garvaghyroad