Menu
16/05/2013
Portadown Orange Parade 'Provocative' - SDLP
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has said that plans to start an Orange parade in Portadown near the Garvaghy Road will be seen by nationalists as 'provocative'.
Portadown District LOL No 1’s June 8 parade will now start from Wilson Street, close to the main access routes into the Garvaghy Road and Obins Street areas.
The SDLP Deputy Leader said: "The decision to change the starting-point, moving it very close to the so-called 'prayer meeting' which the Order are having in the supposedly shared space of the Portadown People’s Park, could be interpreted as a provocative act designed to re-ignite tensions and damage slowly improving community relations.
"Added to this, the decision by the Parades Commission, presumably in consultation with the PSNI, not to flag this as a contentious parade, could knock community confidence in these institutions – something that I am keen to avoid.
"I will be making strong representations to the Parades Commission to act responsibly with regard to this parade and ensure that due consideration is given to the nationalist community and all those who seek an improvement in cross-community relations in Portadown – a town that has already suffered more than enough."
(IT/MH)
Portadown District LOL No 1’s June 8 parade will now start from Wilson Street, close to the main access routes into the Garvaghy Road and Obins Street areas.
The SDLP Deputy Leader said: "The decision to change the starting-point, moving it very close to the so-called 'prayer meeting' which the Order are having in the supposedly shared space of the Portadown People’s Park, could be interpreted as a provocative act designed to re-ignite tensions and damage slowly improving community relations.
"Added to this, the decision by the Parades Commission, presumably in consultation with the PSNI, not to flag this as a contentious parade, could knock community confidence in these institutions – something that I am keen to avoid.
"I will be making strong representations to the Parades Commission to act responsibly with regard to this parade and ensure that due consideration is given to the nationalist community and all those who seek an improvement in cross-community relations in Portadown – a town that has already suffered more than enough."
(IT/MH)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
02 March 2018
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
11 February 2014
Second Phase Of Lurgan Improvement Scheme Begins
The Roads Service £120,000 improvement scheme being delivered in conjunction with the Lurgan Environmental scheme at Edward Street in the town is set to move into its second phase. The resurfacing of Edward Street is being carried out in two phases with most elements of the work scheduled to be carried out at weekends.
Second Phase Of Lurgan Improvement Scheme Begins
The Roads Service £120,000 improvement scheme being delivered in conjunction with the Lurgan Environmental scheme at Edward Street in the town is set to move into its second phase. The resurfacing of Edward Street is being carried out in two phases with most elements of the work scheduled to be carried out at weekends.
06 August 2024
Traffic And Travel Advice Ahead Of Apprentice Boys Of Derry Parade
The PSNI have issued traffic and travel advice ahead of a planned Apprentice Boys of Derry (AboD) parade taking place in the L'Derry on Saturday, 10 August.
Traffic And Travel Advice Ahead Of Apprentice Boys Of Derry Parade
The PSNI have issued traffic and travel advice ahead of a planned Apprentice Boys of Derry (AboD) parade taking place in the L'Derry on Saturday, 10 August.
22 May 2002
Commission restricts Portadown junior orange parade
The Parades Commission has placed restrictions on a junior orange parade in Portadown due to take place this Saturday. The Commission has ordered that the Parkmount Junior LOL 150 parade in Portadown must not proceed, on its return journey on Saturday May 25, beyond the junction of Park Road and Garvaghy Road later than 5.
Commission restricts Portadown junior orange parade
The Parades Commission has placed restrictions on a junior orange parade in Portadown due to take place this Saturday. The Commission has ordered that the Parkmount Junior LOL 150 parade in Portadown must not proceed, on its return journey on Saturday May 25, beyond the junction of Park Road and Garvaghy Road later than 5.
22 November 2024
SDLP Calls For Action On Food Bank Crisis
The SDLP has called on the Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, to outline how he intends to tackle food bank reliance across Northern Ireland.
SDLP Calls For Action On Food Bank Crisis
The SDLP has called on the Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, to outline how he intends to tackle food bank reliance across Northern Ireland.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
