Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant bans Drumcree paradeNorthern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant stepped in after police warned forcing the Portadown march through risked serious injury and wider disorder.10 October 2026
Michelle O'Neill invited for PSNI interview over Garvaghy Road protestNorthern Ireland's First Minister confirms she will co-operate with police investigating demonstrations against the Drumcree Orange Order march.9 October 2026
Sinn Féin will co-operate with PSNI over Drumcree protest, says Mary Lou McDonaldThe party president defended attending the unnotified Garvaghy Road rally alongside First Minister Michelle O'Neill despite Unionist condemnation.4 October 2026