Orange Order Marches Through Portadown Ahead of Legal Ruling

Thousands of Orange Order members marched through Portadown as a court prepares to rule on a contested parade ban.

Thousands of Orange Order members marched through Portadown in Northern Ireland to show support amid an ongoing legal challenge. The demonstration precedes a court decision concerning the government prohibition of a separate march along the Garvaghy Road. Participants turned out in large numbers to back the organisation.

• The backgroundThe march takes place while courts review a government decision blocking a traditional route along the Garvaghy Road.
• The turnoutSeveral thousand members and supporters attended the demonstration in the Northern Irish town.