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High Court Lifts Ban on Orange Order Portadown March

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 4:19 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Northern Ireland's High Court reversed a temporary ban, allowing the Orange Order to march through Portadown's Catholic area.
The march is set for Sunday, 27 September 2026.
The High Court issued the temporary ban on 26 September 2026.
Sky News reported the court ruling that permits the march.
The Northern Ireland Parades Commission has not responded to Reuters' request for comment.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the Royal Ulster Constabulary blocked the Orange Order’s Drumcree march, sparking a standoff that saw roughly 10,000 Orangemen confront police. The dispute prompted the 1998 creation of the Parades Commission, which repeatedly banned the Garvaghy Road route. Today the High Court’s decision to lift the temporary ban revives the same legal battle over the historic parade.

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Story summary

Northern Ireland's High Court reversed a temporary ban, allowing the Orange Order to march through Portadown's Catholic area.
The march is set for Sunday, 27 September 2026.
The High Court issued the temporary ban on 26 September 2026.
Sky News reported the court ruling that permits the march.
The Northern Ireland Parades Commission has not responded to Reuters' request for comment.

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