Northern Ireland Orange Order march protests September 2026
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Northern Ireland protesters block Orange Order march in Portadown
The Parades Commission approved the procession with a 35-person limit, barred bands and supporters, and required it to finish by 9:30am.
Thousands of people, including First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald, gathered on Garvaghy Road to protest the decision.
The Court of Appeal overturned a temporary injunction granted on Saturday to stop the parade.
Northern Ireland protesters block Orange Order march into Catholic area
Thousands of protesters blocked a road leading into a Catholic area of Northern Ireland.
An Orange Order march was permitted for the first time in 28 years.
The marching dispute was a major flashpoint during the Troubles.
Northern Ireland protesters block Catholic area before Orange Order march
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for calm and said big gains had been made in Northern Ireland.
The Orange Order is a Protestant organisation closely associated with unionism.
Northern Ireland police chief Jon Boutcher said there were no signs of violence or disorder at the protest.