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1997 Drumcree parade

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The RUC and British Army sealed off Garvaghy Road so that Orangemen could march through on their annual Drumcree parade. Catholics were prevented from attending mass by the RUC, who had the support of hundreds of British soldiers. This led to widespread rioting in nationalist areas over the following days.

Source Information

Elliott, S., and W.D. Flackes, Northern Ireland: A Political Directory, 1968-1999 (Belfast, Blackstaff 1999)