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10/07/2015
Union Flag Stolen From Ardinariff Orange Hall
A Union flag has been stolen from an Orange Hall near Dungiven, Co L'Derry.
The flag was pulled from the roof of Ardinariff Orange Hall and the flag pole was also destroyed.
A spokesman for Limavady District LOL No 6 condemned the flag theft as a "hate crime".
He said: "The Orange community in Dungiven is disgusted at this deeply offensive act. This is clearly an attempt to increase tensions ahead of the Twelfth, but we would urge people not to retaliate in any way.
"This attack comes only weeks after a successful parade and fun evening, organised by local lodges, was held for a cross-community charity. Those responsible are clearly a minority who would rather drag us back to the past."
(CD/JP)
The flag was pulled from the roof of Ardinariff Orange Hall and the flag pole was also destroyed.
A spokesman for Limavady District LOL No 6 condemned the flag theft as a "hate crime".
He said: "The Orange community in Dungiven is disgusted at this deeply offensive act. This is clearly an attempt to increase tensions ahead of the Twelfth, but we would urge people not to retaliate in any way.
"This attack comes only weeks after a successful parade and fun evening, organised by local lodges, was held for a cross-community charity. Those responsible are clearly a minority who would rather drag us back to the past."
(CD/JP)
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