Orange Order rejects Hillsborough offer over Drumcree parade

Summarised from 3 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:19 · Archive

The Orange Order's Portadown district has rejected an offer relating to their blocked parade along Garvaghy Road, though talks continue.

The Orange Order's Portadown district has rejected an offer relating to the blocked Drumcree parade dispute, though negotiations are set to continue. Unionist and loyalist leaders told crowds near the Garvaghy Road in Portadown that the right of Orangemen to complete their parade is enshrined in law and that resolving the impasse is a matter for the PSNI.

Leaders have ruled out any compromise. DUP MP Carla Lockhart said there would be no capitulation and that Orangemen will not accept a deal where they walk away from their right to parade. Jamie Bryson told a community event there will be no sell-out over any agreement, insisting Portadown Orangemen must walk Garvaghy Road regardless of financial incentives.

The Portadown district has reported Sinn Fein's two most senior figures to the PSNI over their role in the stand-off. Brethren from Belfast have pledged their support to the Portadown district's position.

How it is being reported

• Drumcree standoff: Orange Order rejects Hillsborough offer, but Portadown parade talks to continueBelfast Telegraph · 1 Oct, 06:00
• 'No sell out' over Garvaghy Road deal, Jamie Bryson tells community event tonight: Portadown Orangemen walking home 'is all that can happen'News Letter · 30 Sept, 22:51
• Lockhart says any deal that sees Orangemen ‘walk away’ from right to parade down Garvaghy Road will not be acceptedBelfast Telegraph · 30 Sept, 21:00
• Garvaghy Road: DUP MP Carla Lockhart says Orangemen will not accept any deal on Drumcree that sees them 'walk away' from right to paradeBelfast Live · 30 Sept, 20:41
• Drumcree: Unionists and Jamie Bryson tell Orange crowds that right of return along Garvaghy Road is enshined in lawNews Letter · 30 Sept, 15:49
• Portadown Orangemen report Sinn Fein leaders to the police as brethren from Belfast pledge supportNews Letter · 29 Sept, 15:36
• Loyalists organise 'Drumcree Family Support Event' in support of Portadown OrangemenNews Letter · 29 Sept, 12:03

In this story: Orange Order · Portadown · Sinn Fein · PSNI · Garvaghy Road · Carla Lockhart · Jamie Bryson · DUP

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