Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson addressed gathering ahead of ‘No Irish Sea Border Bonfire’ lighting
Given the title No Irish Sea Border Bonfire, in reference to opposition in unionist and loyalist communities to post-Brexit trading arrangements, the bonfire was lit at about 11pm after a parade and an address by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson.
There has been controversy in previous years, with politicians’ election posters and Irish flags placed on the pyres.Orange lodges from counties Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan – along with guests from Northern Ireland – took part in the seaside procession in Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal. The pyre at Moygashel, intended to oppose the so-called Irish Sea border in place post-Brexit, is set alight. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA
“Unfortunately for many, many years their intransigence has actually been rewarded by the Parades Commission.
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