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First St Partick's Day parade in Belfast

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Mar
17
1998
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For the first time since the establishment of the state, a St. Patrick's day parade received backing from Belfast City Council. Intended as a cross-community celebration, certain Unionists claimed that IRA slogans had been shouted and objected to the Irish national flag. These objections resulted in Belfast City Council withdrawing funds for future parades.

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