A Northern Ireland court has ruled that the Orange Order is permitted to march through Garvaghy Road, a predominantly Catholic neighbourhood, a decision that sparked a protest on Sunday morning.
Early on Sunday, a crowd gathered on Garvaghy Road to demonstrate against the court’s ruling, voicing opposition to the planned march and calling for the route to be reconsidered.
The Orange Order is a Protestant fraternal organization whose parades have historically been a flashpoint in Northern Ireland, especially when routes pass through areas with a Catholic majority.
The court’s judgment clears the way for the march to proceed along the contested route, despite the objections of local residents who have previously sought legal avenues to block it.
The gathering on Garvaghy Road underscores the continuing tension between community groups over parade routes, a recurring issue in the region’s post‑conflict landscape.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>