Tensions Return to Garvaghy Road as Orange Order Parade Blocked - 29/09/2026
There has been a tense weekend in Portadown, following a decision to allow an Orange Order parade along the Garvaghy Road for the first time in 28 years.The Parades Commission gave permission for 35 members of the Orange Order to take part in the march, but the route was blocked by protesters, including Sinn Féin representatives.The decision has brought back memories of the clashes and tensions surrounding the route during the 1990s, which attracted international attention.Sinn Féin has criticised the decision, while the DUP says the rule of law must apply equally to everyone.DUP MLA Gareth…
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