Breandán Mac Cionnaith has emerged as a leading figure in the Garvaghy Road resistance, according to The Irish Times, which describes him as a reluctant point man now facing the challenge posed by the Drumcree standoff.
The dispute has drawn wider political attention. The Irish Times reported that the Dáil was united on what it called the grave business of the Garvaghy Road, while also reporting that the Taoiseach told Sinn Féin he would not intervene and that no breakthrough had been reached in the crisis.
Residents of the Garvaghy Road want to meet with the PSNI's Boutcher, according to RTE.ie. The Journal reported that the standoff has revived memories of the riots, intimidation and murders seen during the mid-1990s violence.
The Irish Times reported that Mac Cionnaith has taken on a prominent role in the resistance despite what it described as his reluctance to do so.
The coverage points to a tense situation with no resolution in sight. The Irish Times reported that the Taoiseach has declined to step in despite pressure from Sinn Féin, and that the crisis remains unresolved.
What to watch next: whether the requested meeting between Garvaghy Road residents and the PSNI's Boutcher goes ahead, and whether any political intervention follows.
