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When will Portadown Orange Order apply again for a Drumcree parade?

When will Portadown Orange Order apply again for a Drumcree parade?

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An Orange Order parade down the Garvaghy Road is "off the table". According to Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Nelson in Portadown.

An Orange Order parade down the Garvaghy Road is "off the table". According to Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Nelson in Portadown.

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DUP’s Tracy Kelly hands over chain of office to new Belfast mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly from Sinn Féin.

DUP’s Tracy Kelly hands over chain of office to new Belfast mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly from Sinn Féin.

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After 73 years, the Casement Park grandstand has gone. The site is almost clear now, for the next phase.

After 73 years, the Casement Park grandstand has gone. The site is almost clear now, for the next phase.

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Trade union leader Mick Lynch, in Belfast, is asked about a united Ireland ...

Trade union leader Mick Lynch, in Belfast, is asked about a united Ireland ...

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Everyone is "absolutely scundered" says Naomi Long MLA

Everyone is "absolutely scundered" says Naomi Long MLA

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10 wallets (with £10 inside) were dropped in Belfast, as part of a social experiment by BBC Home Editor Mark Easton. How many did he get back ❓❓

10 wallets (with £10 inside) were dropped in Belfast, as part of a social experiment by BBC Home Editor Mark Easton. How many did he get back ❓❓

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🔹“It’s like being in England” 🔹”It feels like being in an airport.” 🔹 “Belfast now looks like a proper city.” Some reax from passengers at Grand Central. 📍

🔹“It’s like being in England” 🔹”It feels like being in an airport.” 🔹 “Belfast now looks like a proper city.” Some reax from passengers at Grand Central. 📍

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Orangeman Tom Elliott MLA on report that Queen Elizabeth II called parade season "that silly marching business".

Orangeman Tom Elliott MLA on report that Queen Elizabeth II called parade season "that silly marching business".

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Linfield fans before BetMcLean Cup final v Glentoran . ◾️1st match between ‘Big Two’ on a Sunday ◾️First to use VAR

Linfield fans before BetMcLean Cup final v Glentoran . ◾️1st match between ‘Big Two’ on a Sunday ◾️First to use VAR

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Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spells it out Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann in Belfast - he wants next Irish Govt to push harder for a united Ireland.

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spells it out Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann in Belfast - he wants next Irish Govt to push harder for a united Ireland.

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Cyclists beware 📍 Back of Belfast City Hall.

Cyclists beware 📍 Back of Belfast City Hall.

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10.30pm Portrush 🥁

10.30pm Portrush 🥁

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Horrible to see the awful state of Larne Leisure Centre today ... normally a hub of sporting/community activity, valued by swimmers, runners & many others for many years.

Horrible to see the awful state of Larne Leisure Centre today ... normally a hub of sporting/community activity, valued by swimmers, runners & many others for many years.

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“We’ll get the money, don’t you worry.” Chris Heaton-Harris on the rebuilding of Casement Park, as part of 2028 Euros bid. 🏐

“We’ll get the money, don’t you worry.” Chris Heaton-Harris on the rebuilding of Casement Park, as part of 2028 Euros bid. 🏐

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Back in Belfast ... 91-year-old George Mitchell & his wife Heather today Queen's University Belfast 🎓 to deliver a speech entitled 'Passing the Torch'. He has encouraged young people to stay here, if they can.

Back in Belfast ... 91-year-old George Mitchell & his wife Heather today Queen's University Belfast 🎓 to deliver a speech entitled 'Passing the Torch'. He has encouraged young people to stay here, if they can.

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"I love Andytown" says Jamal who switched his business from south to west Belfast.

"I love Andytown" says Jamal who switched his business from south to west Belfast.

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An issue in the Gerry Adams v BBC case was the reputation of the 76-year-old former Sinn Féin president. After winning the case - and €100,000 - he was asked about his reputation.

An issue in the Gerry Adams v BBC case was the reputation of the 76-year-old former Sinn Féin president. After winning the case - and €100,000 - he was asked about his reputation.

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Responding to latest developments in legal action over Belfast City Council's decision-making process, Jamie Bryson claims the case will not just help unionists. "This is about - does minority protections work in local government or not?"

Responding to latest developments in legal action over Belfast City Council's decision-making process, Jamie Bryson claims the case will not just help unionists. "This is about - does minority protections work in local government or not?"

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3 Orange Order ‘red lines’ announced over its planned Drumcree parade.

3 Orange Order ‘red lines’ announced over its planned Drumcree parade.

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Will the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition go into talks with Orange Order ❓ Here's Breandan Mac Cionnaith from the coalition.

Will the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition go into talks with Orange Order ❓ Here's Breandan Mac Cionnaith from the coalition.

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Friday night in Belfast. 🎸 🎤

Friday night in Belfast. 🎸 🎤

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Streets swept & cleaned in Belfast city centre after this morning's Twelfth parade.

Streets swept & cleaned in Belfast city centre after this morning's Twelfth parade.

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England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 or Argentina🇦🇷 ❓ Views from Belfast.🎙️⚽️

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 or Argentina🇦🇷 ❓ Views from Belfast.🎙️⚽️

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Is the Orange Order in Portadown prepared to talk to Garvaghy Road residents ❓ Here's district master Nigel Dawson.

Is the Orange Order in Portadown prepared to talk to Garvaghy Road residents ❓ Here's district master Nigel Dawson.

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Emotional scenes as one of the FTD Brothers, Jordan Adams, completes the Belfast Marathon ... (8th of 33 marathons in 33 days) .... with his wife Agnes. #FTDBrothers

Emotional scenes as one of the FTD Brothers, Jordan Adams, completes the Belfast Marathon ... (8th of 33 marathons in 33 days) .... with his wife Agnes. #FTDBrothers

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In 30 years of watching Jeffrey Donaldson, rarely have I seen him being quite so impassioned, emotional and unscripted.

In 30 years of watching Jeffrey Donaldson, rarely have I seen him being quite so impassioned, emotional and unscripted.

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The 12th on the 13th in Belfast city centre.

The 12th on the 13th in Belfast city centre.

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After 8 days, it all ended in the early hours of Monday with the champion Lissadell Céilí Band … and a final dance. 🎻🎼 #Fleadh

After 8 days, it all ended in the early hours of Monday with the champion Lissadell Céilí Band … and a final dance. 🎻🎼 #Fleadh

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The 22-year-old who uses an old Ulsterbus to pick up Chinese takeaways.

The 22-year-old who uses an old Ulsterbus to pick up Chinese takeaways.

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⚽️Do you want your child to support Man Utd❓

⚽️Do you want your child to support Man Utd❓

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50 years ago this week, The Peace People were formed. Belfast in 1976 was a very different place.

50 years ago this week, The Peace People were formed. Belfast in 1976 was a very different place.

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"Do you ever remember Gerry without a smile?" Friends and family remember Gerry Kelly at his funeral in County Down.

"Do you ever remember Gerry without a smile?" Friends and family remember Gerry Kelly at his funeral in County Down.

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1am Belfast. (Try to watch this without tapping your toes). #Fleadh 🎻🎼

1am Belfast. (Try to watch this without tapping your toes). #Fleadh 🎻🎼

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has mistakenly said NI "voted to leave" in the Brexit referendum. Interview with Jayne McCormack 🎙️

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has mistakenly said NI "voted to leave" in the Brexit referendum. Interview with Jayne McCormack 🎙️

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First train has left Grand Central Station. 📍

First train has left Grand Central Station. 📍

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Two different musical traditions playing in harmony in Belfast .... Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann playing together with the Belfast Bands Forum during the royal visit. 🥁🎻🎶

Two different musical traditions playing in harmony in Belfast .... Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann playing together with the Belfast Bands Forum during the royal visit. 🥁🎻🎶

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What about Irish passport holders (from NI) living in places like Dubai? If necessary, can the UK help to evacuate them? DFM Emma Little-Pengelly BL was asked by Enda McClafferty 📌

What about Irish passport holders (from NI) living in places like Dubai? If necessary, can the UK help to evacuate them? DFM Emma Little-Pengelly BL was asked by Enda McClafferty 📌

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Former loyalist politician David Adams throws a verbal "wet blanket" on Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann event from the stage.

Former loyalist politician David Adams throws a verbal "wet blanket" on Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann event from the stage.

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