The long-running Drumcree parading dispute is back before the courts, with a new legal challenge aimed at stopping an Orange Order march along the Garvaghy Road. The case is being heard in Belfast, according to Irish Independent, which reports that residents have brought the fresh bid.
The Irish Independent reports that the parade was described in court as one of the most polarising in Northern Ireland's history. Coverage of the hearing was also carried by BBC and Belfast Telegraph, both of which reported that the residents' legal challenge concerns the Garvaghy Road route.
The dispute centres on the Garvaghy Road in County Armagh, where the annual Drumcree parade has been a flashpoint for years. According to Irish Independent, the current proceedings are an appeal of a ruling on the Orange Order parade, with the case now under way in Belfast.
Further reporting from the same outlets indicates the challenge is being brought by residents seeking to prevent the march from going ahead. Details of the arguments presented in court have not been fully reported in the material available.
The outcome of the Belfast hearing is expected to determine whether the parade can proceed. Observers will be watching for the court's decision and any response from the Orange Order or the residents' group.
