Northern Ireland court allows Orange Order march through Catholic area

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What happened

A court in Northern Ireland has allowed a Protestant parade to proceed through a controversial route in a Catholic area for the first time in nearly 30 years.

Key facts

  • A court in Northern Ireland has allowed a Protestant parade to proceed through a controversial route in a Catholic area for the first time in nearly 30 years.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:41:07 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Northern Ireland protesters block Orange Order march in Portadown

  2. Northern Ireland: Disputed parade set for flashpoint after nearly 30 years

  3. Northern Ireland court allows Orange Order march through Catholic area

  4. Tensions run high in Northern Ireland after contentious march given go-ahead

  5. Northern Ireland march set for first time since Good Friday Agreement

  6. Tamil Nadu govt rolls back law and order department’s RTI exemption amid backlash

  7. Thailand declares two-day civil service holiday amid floods, could affect court ruling

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