Drumcree decision ‘choreographed far too tight, far too dangerous’ – Ahern The former taoiseach said the Garvaghy Road residents have not changed their position on the Orange Order march. Evening Standard · Sep 29
Bryant urges all sides to ‘double down on compromise’ over Drumcree dispute An Irish minister has said she believes an international mediator will be appointed to intervene in the parading stand-off. Evening Standard · Sep 29
Drumcree stalemate enters third day with further talks expected Orange Order members remain at Drumcree Church in Portadown. Evening Standard · Sep 29
The Guardian view on the Drumcree parade: ghosts from the past have brought Stormont to the brink Editorial: A reckless decision to authorise an Orange Order parade with a notorious history has deepened the political crisis in the Northern Ireland executive The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Protesters disperse after being told of ‘process’ to address Drumcree dispute Tensions over the Drumcree parade have reignited after it was approved to go down the nationalist Garvaghy Road for the first time in almost 30 years. Evening Standard · Sep 28
Drumcree standoff: Northern Ireland Secretary calls for calm as thousands of protesters block Orange Order march Having been linked to major civil unrest during the Troubles, the Drumcree parade has faced a prohibition since 1998 The Independent UK · Sep 27
Northern Ireland Secretary appeals for calm amid Drumcree stand-off The escalating political row over the parade is set to test the stability of the powersharing institutions in Belfast. The Independent UK · Sep 27
Tensions rise as Orange Order members vow to continue with march blocked by police Talks expected on Monday after Sinn Féin leaders join those on streets opposing decision to allow unionist parade for first time since 1998 The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
UK's PM urges 'calm' as thousands seek to thwart flashpoint N.Ireland parade UK Prime Minister Andy Burnam urged "calm" Sunday as thousands of people gathered in a Northern Irish town seeking to halt a contentious pro-British Protestant march from passing through a mainly Catholic and nationalist area for the first time in 28 years. Radio France Internationale · Sep 27
Northern Ireland live: Burnham appeals for ‘calm on all sides’ as protesters block Drumcree Orange Order march Late night approval of loyalist march along the largely Catholic Garvaghy Road in Portadown has been described as ‘madness’ The Independent UK · Sep 27
Parade leaves Drumcree after clearance granted in late-night hearing A ruling by the Parades Commission permitting the Orange Order march was upheld in an ‘unprecedented’ sitting at Belfast High Court. Evening Standard · Sep 27
Thousands protest after Drumcree parade given clearance in late-night hearing THOUSANDS of protesters have blocked the predominately nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown in a bid to prevent a contentious Orange Order parade… The National (Scotland) · Sep 27
Orange Order march at Drumcree parade goes ahead after ‘unprecedented’ late-night court hearing A large crowd gathered to begin the march in heavy rain on Sunday morning The Independent UK · Sep 27
Crowds gather after Drumcree parade given clearance in late-night hearing Heavy rain greeted groups who clustered on Garvaghy Road in Portadown ahead of the scheduled start of the parade on Sunday. Evening Standard · Sep 27
The Independent UK · Sep 27 Court upholds Drumcree parade ruling after ‘unprecedented’ late-night hearing The hearing concluded with the parade scheduled to begin just over six hours later.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26 Loyalist parade in Northern Ireland given go-ahead as almost 30-year ban overturned Orange Order march along Garvaghy Road scheduled to take place for first time in 28 years after injunction dismissed on appeal
The National (Scotland) · Sep 26 High Court judge bans Orange Order members from walking down road at Drumcree event A HIGH Court judge has banned members of the Orange Order from parading down the predominantly nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown – a…
Evening Standard · Sep 26 Judge urges Drumcree parties to ‘step back from the abyss’ High Court judge Justice Patricia Smyth said she urged parties again to reach agreement ‘for the sake of everyone in Northern Ireland’.
Evening Standard · Sep 26 Drumcree legal challenge raises questions over PSNI assessment of parade Barrister Denise Kiely, representing the residents, said ‘much remains uncertain’ after reading the Parades Commission ruling.
Evening Standard · Sep 25 PM urges people to ‘work calmly’ after Drumcree parade is given go-ahead Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has described the decision as ‘utterly reckless’.
Evening Standard · Sep 25 Orange Order parade decision on Garvaghy Road ‘utterly reckless’ – Sinn Féin A DUP MP has insisted that nationalist residents on the road have ‘nothing to fear’ from the march on Sunday.
Evening Standard · Sep 25 Drumcree return parade along Garvaghy Road given green light The Parades Commission placed a number of restrictions including a 8am start time and numbered limited to 35.
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Senior judge Sir John O’Hara to lead review of Parades Commission It comes after criticism of the body which takes decisions over parades in Northern Ireland.
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Drumcree decision ‘opportunity to gain confidence of unionist community’ DUP leader Gavin Robinson was speaking as the body considers an application for the Orange Order to complete its route along the Garvaghy Road.
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Political parties to meet Parades Commission ahead of Drumcree determination The commission is set to make its decision later, which may not been made public until Friday.