Drumcree Parade Dispute Escalates with Protracted Protests

Tensions persist in Portadown over a proposed Orange Order parade from Drumcree, opposed by Garvaghy Road residents. Protests have been ongoing since Sunday, with Sinn Féin agreeing to cooperate with police. Negotiations to resolve the dispute are continuing.

What is established so far

• Protests on Garvaghy Road began Sunday over the proposed Portadown District Orange Lodge march
• Sinn Féin has agreed to cooperate with PSNI regarding the dispute
• Talks are ongoing to find a resolution to the Drumcree parade conflict