Twelfth

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SeamasOReilly
SĂ©amas O'Reilly: The Twelfth of July — and the North's complexities
Northern Ireland Assembly talks
Actions of some over Twelfth bring ‘shame on us all’ – Beattie
The Ulster Unionist leader also said that those who complain about pro-IRA singing but “remain silent” about incidents surrounding bonfires and attacks on medical staff are “hypocrites”

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Young backpacker man pilgrim standing on the Obradeiro square (plaza) - the main square in Santiago de Compostela as a end of hi
Letters to the Editor: A Camino guide and an inspirational soul
One reader pays tribute to the late John Brierley while others address issues including the provision of carers, the cost-of-living crisis, and RTÉ's exposĂ© of abuses in the dairy industry

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Twelfth of July parades
Annual parades to mark Twelfth of July in Northern Ireland
The main demonstrations will take place at 18 venues, including Belfast as well as Bangor, Co Down, Ballymena, Co Antrim, Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh and Magherafelt, Co Derry

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

July 12 not the day for an all-Island holiday — but 'Reconciliation Sunday' should be considered
July 12 not the day for an all-Island holiday — but 'Reconciliation Sunday' should be considered
When Green TD Patrick Costello called for the Irish Government to make July 12 a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, he did not anticipate the furore it would cause

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Ulster bonfires
Bonfires to be lit in loyalist areas across Northern Ireland
Some of the pyres, mainly constructed by stacking wooden pallets, have already been torched in recent nights – but the vast majority will be ignited late on Tuesday night

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

Ulster bonfires
Overwhelming majority of unionists oppose burning image of Taoiseach – Donaldson
Police are investigating the incident at the bonfire in Co Tyrone at the weekend as a “hate crime”

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Ulster bonfires
Placing of picture of Taoiseach on loyalist bonfire investigated by police as hate crime
The bonfire was lit at around 11pm after a parade and an address by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson.

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

Drumcree parade
Secretary of State urged to help find resolution to Drumcree dispute
The order’s grand secretary Mervyn Gibson insisted their protest will continue as he called on the Parades Commission to be disbanded.

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

Ulster bonfires
Putting Irish flag and Taoiseach photo on bonfire ‘not acceptable’ – Beattie
By Saturday evening, an Irish tricolour and a republican flag, as well as a picture of Mr Varadkar had been added to the boat

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

Ulster bonfires
Tricolour and poster of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar placed on loyalist bonfire
By Saturday evening, a banner reading “Good Friday Agreement? That ship has sailed” had been added to the side of the boat.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2023

Ulster bonfires
First of the July 11 bonfires in Northern Ireland to be lit
In previous years, there have been complaints from nationalist and cross-community politicians about their images being placed on the fires.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2023

Good Friday Agreement
Emma deSouza: Northern Ireland needs today's politicians to live up to Trimble's example
Younger generations are getting a window into the bitter past as we pore over David Trimble's legacy

Mon, 01 Aug, 2022

Burning of effigies should be treated as hate crime – Orange Order chief
Burning of effigies should be treated as hate crime – Orange Order chief
He also said the Irish flag should not be burned on bonfires, but he is not sure if that constitutes a hate crime

Fri, 15 Jul, 2022

Brexit
Effigies of female politicians hung from bonfire condemned by DUP leader
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said he would be happy to travel to Carrickfergus to speak to community representatives after images of female politicians were hung from a bonfire.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Battle of the Boyne bonfires
'That is hatred' - Leo Varadkar condemns burning of Irish flags in the North
The TĂĄnaiste also denied a charge from Pearse Doherty that the Government was telling people they are "on their own".

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Police investigate effigies of Sinn FĂ©in and Alliance leaders on bonfire
Police investigate effigies of Sinn FĂ©in and Alliance leaders on bonfire
A spokeswoman for the PSNI said: 'The police service is aware of images which have emerged showing effigies placed on a bonfire in Carrickfergus and are investigating'

Wed, 13 Jul, 2022

PSNI stock
Man arrested in Belfast following altercation between resident and marching band
A man has been arrested in south Belfast following an altercation between a resident and a loyalist marching band. Footage circulating online appears to show a resident throwing a bin at the band as it passed the house he was in.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2022

'This is not culture': Politicians hit out as election posters burnt in NI bonfires
'This is not culture': Politicians hit out as election posters burnt in NI bonfires
In total, more than 250 bonfires were constructed in loyalist neighbourhoods across Northern Ireland

Tue, 12 Jul, 2022

Battle of the Boyne bonfires
Bonfires lit in loyalist areas across NI to mark ‘Eleventh Night’
Towering bonfires are being lit in loyalist areas across Northern Ireland to usher in the main date in the Protestant loyal order parading season.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

Bonfire fall
Council launches investigation into fatal bonfire fall
A council has launched an investigation into the death of a man who fell from a bonfire built on its land.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

Bonfire record
Co Antrim bonfire set for new world record in memory of fall victim
The current world record for the highest bonfire is 198ft, and was set in Lustenau, Austria, on March 16, 2019

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

Bonfire fall
Tributes paid to Antrim bonfire builder killed in fall
The bonfire, constructed from stacked wooden pallets, was more than 50ft tall

Sun, 10 Jul, 2022

Man dies after fall from bonfire in Northern Ireland
Man dies after fall from bonfire in Northern Ireland
The incident happened in the Antiville estate in Larne, Co Antrim, on Saturday night

Sun, 10 Jul, 2022

Police Stock
Petrol bombs thrown near Belfast bonfire treated as hate crime
The Orange Order puts on parades in cities and towns across Northern Ireland every July 12

Thu, 07 Jul, 2022

Twelfth of July celebrations - Belfast
Smaller parades as Orange Order takes to the streets
The Order said organising smaller parades was the best way to ensure the demonstrations went ahead.

Mon, 12 Jul, 2021

Royal Victoria Hospital - Belfast
Male, 17, critically ill after being injured at Belfast bonfire
Police said the male, reported to be a 17-year-old, suffered burn injuries to his face and body

Mon, 12 Jul, 2021

Fire service deals with significant increase in calls on Eleventh Night
Fire service deals with significant increase in calls on Eleventh Night
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has said it dealt with a “significant increase” in emergency calls to bonfire-related incidents this year.

Mon, 12 Jul, 2021

Battle of the Boyne bonfires
Why are huge bonfires lit across Northern Ireland on Eleventh Night?
Here is an overview of what the event is all about

Sun, 11 Jul, 2021

Battle of the Boyne bonfires
‘Eleventh Night’ bonfires to be lit across Northern Ireland
More than 160 pyres are expected to be ignited to usher in the main date in the Protestant loyal order parading season – the Twelfth of July

Sun, 11 Jul, 2021

Battle of the Boyne bonfires
Bonfire row should never have gone to court, DUP says
The ministers’ bid to compel the police to act failed at emergency High Court proceedings on Friday

Sat, 10 Jul, 2021

Battle of the Boyne bonfires
Ministers fail in legal bid to force police to help remove loyalist bonfire
Two Stormont ministers have failed in a legal bid to force police in Northern Ireland to assist in removing a contentious loyalist bonfire.

Fri, 09 Jul, 2021

Battle of the Boyne bonfires
Stormont ministers threaten PSNI with court action over bonfire stance
The bonfire is the source of escalating tensions amid claims from residents in the nearby nationalist New Lodge that it has been built too close to the sensitive community interface

Fri, 09 Jul, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon Jul 13, 2020
Orange Order ‘hopeful’ of holding parades on July 12
The Orange Order has said it is hopeful of staging some form of July 12 parades in Northern Ireland this year. The traditional parades were cancelled last summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 15 Apr, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon Jul 13, 2020
North sees scaled-back loyalist parades for the Twelfth
Loyalist bands have marched in localised parades across Northern Ireland after annual Twelfth of July celebrations were scaled back due to the coronavirus emergency.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2020

Twelfth of July celebrations - Belfast
Twelfth of July to be marked with celebrations at home
Northern Ireland’s traditional day of parading to mark the twelfth of July is instead set to be celebrated at home. Hundreds of Orange Order parades across the region have been cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2020

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