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Police invite voluntary interviews over Garvaghy Road protest

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC · How we work

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Police contacted Sinn Fein representatives about an investigation into the Garvaghy Road protest.
The protest began after a September 26 march was permitted for the first time since 1998.
It lasted almost two weeks.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and leader Mary Lou McDonald joined the demonstrators.
Police said suspected individuals will receive voluntary interview invitation letters.

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Police contacted Sinn Fein representatives about an investigation into the Garvaghy Road protest.
The protest began after a September 26 march was permitted for the first time since 1998.
It lasted almost two weeks.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and leader Mary Lou McDonald joined the demonstrators.
Police said suspected individuals will receive voluntary interview invitation letters.