“Today belongs to the residents of the Garvaghy Road, who have shown remarkable strength and dignity in the face of provocation and intimidation."
Tag: Ireland
There can be no unwanted loyal order march down the Lower Ormeau Road – Deirdre Hargey MLA
"Sinn Féin will continue to fully support the Lower Ormeau community. They deserve to live in peace, and there will be no going back to the past.”
British government amendments no more than ‘Veterans Charter’ for British state forces – John Finuncane MP
"Every family deserves equal access to truth and justice, regardless of who killed their loved one. Political pressure from the British military or intelligence services must not stand in the way."
Orange disorder – Geoff Bell
"This is a choice between right and wrong, between oppression and solidarity. This is not the time to be neutral in Drumcree."
From Cable Street to Garvaghy Road: Solidarity against reaction – Declan Kearney MLA
"The fascists did not pass here in 1936. The Orange Order will not pass on Garvaghy Road. The historical parallels are unmistakable" - Declan Kearney MLA.
Noel Gallagher and Susan Sarandon amongst celebrities calling for Garvaghy Road residents to be protected from forced marches
Celebrities including Oasis' Noel Gallagher and Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon join the outcry over the appeal court decision to allow a planned Orange Order march down Garvaghy Road.
Revoke Garvaghy Road decision, saw European lawmakers – Sinn Féin
"The people of the North of Ireland want to continue their transformational journey of peace and prosperity."
Garvaghy Road – the Secretary of State should have used his powers to ensure any such parade was not permitted
"We regret that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has chosen to criticise those standing up for their community."
Speaking up for Irish Unity at #Lab26
Ian Byrne MP and Jess Barnard were among speakers at a timely discussion on Irish unity during #Lab26.
British & Irish Governments have a responsibility to stop this sectarian march being forced on the people of the Garvaghy Road– Mary Lou McDonald TD
“The British Secretary of State can stop this sectarian march being forced down that road. And that is what he must do."