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Orangemen whose hall has been targeted dozens of times in sectarian attacks say the fear and intimidation has damaged their community and left them unable to properly celebrate their heritage and culture. bbc.in/4A8pxeV
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Irish Nationalism does not understand what Orangeism means & represents to those within its ranks, their families and communities. It believes it narrow in purpose & outlook. It blatantly is not. If it were there would not be the emotion or anger! So, step 1: try & understand...
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Ninety-fifth anniversary of the attack on Orangemen that destroyed the new Orange Banner at Castlefin, Co. Donegal trib.al/gHap1LS
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IN REMEMBRANCE - Bloody Bridge Massacre 1641, Newcastle, County Down. LEST WE FORGET.
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Incredible scenes in Portadown for The Lawful 35. 💜🧡 – at Portadown, Northern Ireland
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Peaceful. Lawful. Dignified. Thousands have gathered in Portadown tonight to show their support for the local Orangemen. Fellow citizens who had their cultural rights denied by sectarian attitudes and lawlessness. Michelle O’Neill must face consequences for her actions.
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The “peaceful protest” on Garvaghy Road was an illegal road block intent on denying the human rights of their fellow citizens. It was sinister, intimidating, and far from peaceful. Two cars were positioned in the middle of the road. Many people covered their faces. According to the organiser, petrol bombs were made in preparation of a showdown. Threats were also made by politicians about a “day of reckoning.”
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Portadown OO removed every cause for concern ever cited about their parade. 8am, thousands reduced to 35. Bands, flags, supporters - all gone.
Republicans refused to talk, protested unlawfully, called thousands onto streets & now threatening peace elsewhere.
So who's the problem?
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Sinn Féin are progressive, Eóin?
Glorifying terrorism, honouring convicted terrorists, encouraging people to break the law and standing alongside those convicted of murder.
Is that Alliance’s definition of progressivism?
A socially liberal, progressive party voting more often with other progressive parties than with conservative and right-wing parties.
Shock horror.
The votes were on conversion therapy, housing, regulation of flags and emblems, and the future of our environment.
Take off the orange and green goggles for a second, Paul. It’s tedious.
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When the police are unable to police, when the courts are ignored by the mob, when First Ministers march against their own laws and when Justice ministers tell the law abiding they should accept anarchy, is anyone winning?
⚠️💥NEW DRUMCREE: Naomi Long - Policing operation ‘costing millions. Maybe it’s time for the Orange Order to walk away. They’ve got their win.’
🎥🎤Justice Minister and @allianceparty leader @naomi_long says she is very concerned about how much the policing operation at Drumcree, along with court time, is costing.
She told Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 that 'we simply don’t have that money' and that it is being taken away “from other services”.
She made clear that she wants to see a mediated solution, with people able to get back to their normal lives.
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The Orange Order stands for faith, heritage, charity and family. It is not your enemy. It is nothing like the sectarian monster people want you to believe. Nor is it seeking domination over anyone. It is made up of your neighbours, colleagues and fellow citizens. You may not share its ethos, or subscribe to its views, but calling it sectarian or fascist is a vicious lie. A deliberate smear not based on truth but on hate. Hatred of a culture and tradition because it is not your own.
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A proud new chapter. 🧡💙
Congratulations to JLOL No. 150 following its inaugural meeting at Redding Unity Club on Saturday.
A proud occasion attended by senior representatives from across the Institution.
We wish JLOL No. 150 every success for the future.
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'Anybody in Northern Ireland who is not a naive fool has always known what Sinn Fein is. The invisibility of ordinary, decent nationalism during the events last week, was more shocking and depressing.' medium.com/@owenpolley/you-d…
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“Confidence in who we are gives us the freedom to celebrate the richness of others. Culture need not divide us; at its best, it invites us to listen, to learn, and to discover.”
Our cultural identity threatens no one. It is rich, full of music, song, dance and tradition. Of our history and heritage. It is something to be deeply proud of, and we wear who we are with that pride, love and celebration.
To see it opposed, demonised and hated is appalling for so many.
This goes right to the heart of the future of what this place looks like.
Our future must be one based on tolerance and respect. I have heard my traditions and identity talked about, shouted about, so offensively, so appallingly, with absolute hate. With the anger of deep bitterness and bile.
That is not the future. It is the worst of the past.
No one is forcing anyone to agree with or to embrace it, what is required is just basic respect of the cultural traditions of another.
I said the quote above this summer - it was a challenge to us all, including those who oppose British and unionist culture. That seemed to be lost on some.
To those who have demonstrated such deep hatred of Orange, band, unionist and British identity - it is shameful, it is not “right” and it is not justified.
This week demonstrates we still have so far to come.
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This is very unhelpful I am sure, to the Garvaghy Road residents. Why is nobody telling these people to clear off?
My Old Man's a Provo....
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The Republican propaganda machine is in full swing. Deploying every instrument and calling every ally to its warped cause. Trying, desperately, to disguise the naked truth. Sectarianism is what lies at the heart of republican opposition to a peaceful procession by its neighbours.
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The hatred shown by people like Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill and their mob towards Orange neightbours, the sickening venom against Jews, and the insane toleration of Islamism has exhausted my small remaining store of charity for the racism and sectarianism that is now rampant in my native country.
"Garvaghy Road events have finally made me too ashamed to call myself Irish" ruthdudleyedwards.co.uk/2026…
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Key facts
- The Orangemen have marched the route since 1807
- The initial problem was Obins Street on the first leg, a Catholic enclave known as 'the Tunnel'.
The march was banned from Obins Street after the 1986 march. Since 1987, the Orangemen have taken an **alternative route** along Corcrain Road.
- Focus then shifted in 1995 to the march's return leg along Garvaghy Road.
Precedent shows that opting for an “alternative route” does not end republican/nationalist opposition
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
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Thought of the day
The residents of the Garvaghy Rd claim that they are frightened and traumatised by "The Troubles " .....yet they have a PIRA terrorist who bombed their own town representing them
🤔🤔🤔
#Drumcree