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Thread #162623 Message #3872912
Posted By: Keith A of Hertford
21-Aug-17 - 06:14 AM
Thread Name: BS: G.B. and N.I.?
Subject: RE: BS: G.B. and N.I.?
"Tens of thousands of Orangemen and women have taken part in 12 July celebrations across Northern Ireland."
"Thousands of people have also attended flagship parades in Markethill, Larne and Limavady.
Chief Constable George Hamilton said: "I am pleased that today's Twelfth parades have passed off largely successfully and that those taking part were able to enjoy their day."
2016 BBC "'Celebration' First Minister Arlene Foster attended the demonstration in Maguiresbridge and watched her children parade. "This really is about celebration, it's about doing things in a way that we've done so for generations," she said. "I always think of the Twelfth when I used to get two sandwiches in a plastic bag and a bun and that is still going on today but it is good fun and we really enjoy ourselves every year." "