Orangemen accused of attack on bingo ladies

Up to 300 Orangemen blocked the Garvaghy Road last night in a significant escalation of their protest against the re-routing of their annual parades.

Tue, 13 Feb, 2001 - 06:59

Up to 300 Orangemen blocked the Garvaghy Road last night in a significant escalation of their protest against the re-routing of their annual parades.

According to Garvaghy Road Residents Association spokesman Brendan MacCionnaith, a car carrying four women home from bingo was kicked and damaged as it approached the Catholic area of Portadown.

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Courts Place: Garvaghy Road Place: Portadown Person: Brendan MacCionnaith Organisation: Garvaghy Road Residents Association Organisation: Orange

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