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Extra.ie
5 days ago
- Extra.ie
PSNI seal off an area of South Belfast
Police in the North have evacuated a number of homes in the Dunmurry area of South Belfast after the discovery of a 'suspicious device' at a house in the area. A public safety operation is in place in the Colinvale area of the town and the PSNI have sealed off the surrounding roads. People are being asked to avoid the area and to use alternative routes in and around Dunmurry, while the alert is in place. Photo: Getty. This comes just a day before the traditional 12th of July commemorations are due to take place. Tens of thousands of people are expected to line the streets for the annual 12th of July Orange parades across Northern Ireland on Saturday. Historically the event memorialises the Protestant King William III's victory over Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in County Meath in July 1690. BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – JULY 12: Members of the Orange Order and their supporters take part in the Twelfth of July parade in Belfast – (Photo by Jeff) According to the Belfast Telegraph newspaper, Bands and marchers will take to the streets at 19 locations across the North on Saturday to mark the 334th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. Dundonald will host a Twelfth demonstration for the first time in more than 50 years, as it has been named among the venues for this year's Twelfth of July celebrations. It will join 18 other venues across Northern Ireland including Belfast, Ballymena, Kesh, Coleraine, Keady Coagh, Sixmilecross, Augher, Dromara, Dundrum, Kilkeel, Cullybackey, Rasharkin, Carnlough, Lisburn, Glengormley and Maghera.
Extra.ie
5 days ago
- Politics
- Extra.ie
Tyrone bonfire with 'hateful' migrant boat effigy on top set alight
A controversial bonfire in Co Tyrone that was topped with an effigy of a migrant boat has been set alight ahead of the 12th of July celebrations. The pyre, which was built in the Moygashel area on the outskirts of Dungannon in Tyrone, saw an effigy of a boat of migrants with a sign that said 'stop the boats' on it, with the PSNI claiming that they were investigating the bonfire as a 'hate incident.' The bonfire was also topped off with an Irish tricolour flag, and burned down ahead of the annual 12th of July parades by the Orange Order. A controversial bonfire in Co Tyrone that was topped with an effigy of a migrant boat has been set alight ahead of the 12th of July celebrations. Pic: Jonathan McCambridge/PA Wire/PA Image The display has been condemned by political representatives across the Northern Irish spectrum, with Archbishop and Primate of All Ireland John McDowell of the Church of Ireland calling the bonfire 'racist, threatening and offensive.' Amnesty International's Northern Ireland Director Patrick Corrigan also condemned the bonfire, calling it a 'vile, dehumanising act that fuels hatred and racism.' Loyalist spokesperson Jamie Bryson defended it, however, saying that the bonfires are a combination of 'artistic protest with their cultural celebration.' The bonfire was then topped with an Irish tricolour, and burned down on Thursday night. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire/PA Images 'Their yearly art has itself become a tradition,' he wrote on Twitter (X). 'This year the focus is on the scandal of mass illegal immigration.' Previous iterations of the Moygashel bonfires include having police cars on top of the pyres, as well as a boat that depicted the post-Brexit Irish Sea border. The PSNI have said that they were investigating the bonfire as a hate crime, saying in a since deleted statement 'Police are investigating this hate incident. Police are here to help those who are or who feel vulnerable, to keep people safe.' The bonfire was reported to the PSNI as a hate crime. Pic: Jonathan McCambridge/PA Wire 'We do this by working with local communities, partners, elected representatives and other stakeholders to deliver local solutions to local problems, building confidence in policing and supporting a safe environment for people to live, work, visit and invest in Northern Ireland, but we can only do so within the legislative framework that exists.'
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Tesco orders probe amid claims pallets used in loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland came from Scots distribution centre
The supermarket giant has asked its pallet supplier to probe whether pallets from a depot in Livingston were used to build the bonfire BONFIRE FRIGHT Tesco orders probe amid claims pallets used in loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland came from Scots distribution centre TESCO has ordered a probe amid claims that wooden pallets from one of its suppliers are being used to build a massive loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland. The towering structure in the Craigyhill area of Larne is set to be lit in the coming days. 2 Tesco has asked for a probe amid claims pallets from one of its suppliers in Scotland have been used to build a huge bonfire in Northern Ireland Credit: Getty Images - Getty 2 The bonfire is built to commemorate the the Battle of the Boyne Credit: Reuters But the supermarket giant has asked its pallet supplier to probe whether pallets from a depot in Livingston were used to build the bonfire. It is understood that Chep provides wooden pallets for transporting goods from Tesco distribution hubs to stores. A lorry was involved in delivering blue pallets to the Craigyhill site, according to The Irish News. A Tesco spokesperson said it has been in communication with its pallet supplier and requested that they investigate. They added that the pallets the company uses are not owned or managed by the supermarket. The massive Craigyhill bonfire is part of the annual 12th of July celebrations, which are held to mark the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Last year's bonfire reached around 60 metres in height and could be seen from miles around. Cranes are used to hoist pallets onto the upper levels of the bonfire. The structure symbolises the beacons that guided William of Orange's ships into Carrickfergus. The bonfire has caused controversy in recent years, with one man involved in constructing it falling to his death in 2022. Horror moment impatient driver FLIPS car in reckless overtake on Scots road Last year, a parachutist leapt from the top of the structure. Concerns have also been raised over the environmental impact of burning bonfires on such a scale. Chep has been contacted for comment.
The Herald Scotland
07-07-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Tesco probe claim loyalist bonfires are using pallets from Scots depot
The Irish News reports the pallets have been sourced from a distribution centre in Livingston which is used by Tesco. The pallets are not owned or managed by the retailer, but it can be confirmed Tesco has asked the supplier of the pallets – understood to be Chep - to fully investigate the claims and discover how it has happened. Read More The bonfires are built as part of the 12th of July celebrations which take place each year to commemorate the Battle of the Boyne. They are lit on the night of the 11th of July and the bonfire where the pallets are allegedly being used regularly reaches almost 200ft tall. The bonfire where it is alleged the pallets are being used attempted to beat the world record for one last year. Cranes are used to put the pallets in place because of the height but the bonfires in Northern Ireland are often controversial. They are often lit with pictures of republican politicians on, as well as signs with sectarian language. The Herald has contacted both Tesco and Chep for comment.
The 42
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Sick of the sight of each other: the Armagh v Galway rivalry of the roaring '20s and before
PRIOR TO 2001, Armagh and Galway had never crossed paths in championship football. And yet, the seven meetings they have since has packed in enough controversy, intrigue and high-wire action to be considered one of the greatest rivalries of this century. Here, we take a look at the moments that have defined that rivalry. 2001 Round 3 qualifier, Galway 0-13 Armagh 0-12 In the very first meeting between these counties, held in Croke Park, there were teething troubles for the new backdoor system and GAA infrastructure. Armagh had won the previous two Ulster titles, but had been dethroned this time by Tyrone. After accounting for Monaghan and Down in the backdoor, they felt good about themselves. Falling behind by seven points – a Garda escort that never arrived, along with having to change in a cramped Cusack Stand dressing room had Armagh in a panic, they staged a revival and were seeking an equaliser when Justin McNulty looked up the field to deliver a pass. It was blocked down by the big hands of Michael Donnellan. He then took off on a typical skating run, sending Paul McGrane to the floor with a swivel of the hips before setting up substitute Paul Clancy to kick the winner. Pádraig Joyce evades Armagh's Enda McNulty. INPHO INPHO Galway ended up with Sam Maguire, Joyce kicking ten points in the final. Armagh immediately went about changing the management from the two Brians of Canavan and McAlinden to Big Joe. Sam would winter in Armagh the following year. 2013 Round 3 qualifier, Galway 0-13 Armagh 0-12 An oddly bloodless encounter, but nonetheless scored as a major upset at the time because of the formlines. Galway had taken a tanking from Mayo in Connacht and struggled through tests against Tipperary and Waterford. But a 24th minute goal from Danny Cummins set them on their way. As a matter of interest, Paul Conroy of Galway, along with Armagh's Mark Shields, Aidan Forker, Stefan Campbell, Ethan Rafferty and James Morgan are still trucking along, all these years later. 2015 Round 2 qualifier, Armagh 0-12 Galway 1-12 The 12th of July has been the source of much joy and triumphalism for Orangemen in the north, but not in the Athletic Grounds in 2015. Damien Comer punches a goal. Presseye / Declan Roughan/INPHO Presseye / Declan Roughan/INPHO / Declan Roughan/INPHO Galway secured their first away win in the qualifiers since 2001, 1-12 to 0-12 Advertisement The decisive blow came when David Gough advanced a Galway free – much too far for McGeeney's liking. Paul Conroy took the free but it dropped short and who was there to punch to the net, only Damien Comer. 2022 All-Ireland quarter final, Galway 2-21 Armagh 3-18 (aet, Galway 4-1 penalties) Well, now. After Armagh launched an incredible comeback in normal time, capped by a sensational Rian O'Neill equaliser, the two teams were set for extra-time. Coming off the pitch, Aidan Forker and Damien Comer had words and the situation flared up instantly and desperately. The low point was reached when Tiernan Kelly – injured and not on the matchday squad, appeared to make an apparent eye gouge with Comer. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO 'I think they are scenes we cannot hide behind,' said Oisín McConville on the RTÉ analysis. 'People talk about unsavoury… It's not – it's disgusting.' Pat Spillane then said, 'That was disgraceful, scandalous and shame on all involved.' Both counties were later fined €10,000 for their actions, with Kelly receiving a 24-week ban. Armagh's experience of penalty shootouts is grisly and dreadful, but they must have felt this loss especially keenly. Level at the end of extra-time, Galway won 4-1 on penalties. Shane Walsh, Damien Comer, Rob Finnerty and Matthew Tierney all netted. For Armagh, Rian Neill hit the net while Stefan Campbell shot wide and Conor Turbitt's effort came back off the post. And that wasn't even the end to that day's drama. Afterwards, the assembled media made their way to the lecture room under the Cusack Stand that doubles up as a press room on double-header days. Both managers kept reporters and journalists waiting, but when Kieran McGeeney arrived, just as Pádraic Joyce was, it was inevitable they would be asked questions about the row between both sides that flared up at the end of normal time. As much as McGeeney wasn't in the mood for backing down, neither was the Sidebottom in seeking the Orchard manager to condemn the scenes. It was gripping drama, but ultimately neither backed down. 2023 Group 2 Round Robin, Armagh 0-16 Galway 1-12 One of the early and predictable complaints about the All-Ireland round robin system was that it took something like 7,645 games to eliminate half a team. Something like that. But on the last round of games in 2023, Armagh and Galway found themselves facing each other on neutral ground. Pairc Seán MacDiarmaid in Carrick-on-Shannon got the nod after Croke Park was not available. Naturally, this caused a bit of fallout from fans who felt that the 10,000 capacity stadium would never meet the demand, but in the end, just over 6,000 showed up, a fair few of them feeling the effects of one of the stag and hen capitals of Ireland. "There's a lot of empty vessels out there" Kieran McGeeney addresses Armagh's critics after the win over Galway that has sent them directly into the All-Ireland quarter-finals 📺 Watch the #SundayGame live on @RTE2 & @RTEplayer: #RTEGAA — The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 18, 2023 Ethan Rafferty saved a Shane Walsh penalty in the first half but it was the final play in the 79th minute that everyone recalls this game for. From wide on the left wing, Walsh's shot tailed wide and left Armagh as 0-16 to 1-12 winners. That forced Galway into a preliminary quarter-final seven days later where they were only too delighted to meet Mayo, who dumped them out. Armagh went through to a quarter-final proper, where they were beaten by Monaghan. On penalties. 2024 (Take 1) Group 1 Round Robin, Armagh 1-12 Galway 0-15 A brilliant story emerging in the lead-in to last year's All-Ireland final came from the final round robin game between the two. By now Tiernan Kelly was a critical part of the Armagh attack and scored 1-1 but Galway looked the better side for long stretches and, with the Markievicz Park wind at their back for the last fifteen minutes, went into the final stretch five points to the good. The comeback was kick-started by Kelly's goal, which came about by Conor Turbitt intercepting a Conor Gleeson kickout and in the fourth minute of time added, on, Stefan Campbell punched over to secure the draw, and leave Armagh topping the group. A day or two later, a phonecall happened between McGeeney and Joyce, with Joyce warning that, 'We'll meet again in the All-Ireland final.' 2024 (Take 2) All-Ireland final, Armagh 1-11 Galway 0-13 Eventually, Armagh made it to the All-Ireland final. Waiting for them were, inevitably, Galway, togging out for their second All-Ireland final in three years. Of all the six games they have played against each other, this was the most cagey, cautious and nerve-ridden encounter. The greatest illustration of this is how a seagull spent a decent portion of the first half undisturbed on the pitch at the Cusack Stand end. The decisive score came from a typical line-break from Stefan Campbell and full-back Aaron McKay advancing to palm a goal home as Armagh won 1-11 to 0-13. Armagh celebrate the All-Ireland final win. Bryan Keane / INPHO Bryan Keane / INPHO / INPHO A final word on that and how the Gaelic football world has changed. Armagh's winning tally would have been enough to have beaten the following teams in this year's provincial championships; London, New York and Limerick, and only Cork scored less in this year's group stages against Meath. The two-pointer has changed football. But few could have predicted how it has freed up Armagh and Galway to show just how incredible they can be on their day.
