Story perspectives

Orange Order Marches in Portadown as Judicial Review Looms

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 4:48 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Orange Order staged a large Portadown parade supporting members barred from Garvaghy Road.
MP Carla Lockhart addressed the crowd and urged Michelle O'Neill to resign.
District Master Nigel Dawson warned politicians of electoral consequences over the Drumcree dispute.
Nigel Dawson said the Orange Order will seek judicial review, possibly to the Supreme Court.
Over 25 marching bands and several thousand supporters attended despite wet, windy weather.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Orange Order staged a large Portadown parade supporting members barred from Garvaghy Road.
MP Carla Lockhart addressed the crowd and urged Michelle O'Neill to resign.
District Master Nigel Dawson warned politicians of electoral consequences over the Drumcree dispute.
Nigel Dawson said the Orange Order will seek judicial review, possibly to the Supreme Court.
Over 25 marching bands and several thousand supporters attended despite wet, windy weather.