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Poll Reveals 60% Support for Regulating Northern Ireland Bonfires

8/18/2025

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Bonfires in Londonderry's Bogside and Creggan areas faced backlash from Bishop Donal McKeown and First Minister Michelle O'Neill.
O'Neill criticized the illegal bonfires and flag burning.
A poll indicates 60% of Northern Ireland residents favor a commission to regulate bonfires, highlighting divisions between nationalists and unionists.

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Story summary

Bonfires in Londonderry's Bogside and Creggan areas faced backlash from Bishop Donal McKeown and First Minister Michelle O'Neill.
O'Neill criticized the illegal bonfires and flag burning.
A poll indicates 60% of Northern Ireland residents favor a commission to regulate bonfires, highlighting divisions between nationalists and unionists.