Parades Commission Ruling: Fate of Controversial Republican Commemoration in Creggan Revealed

A controversial republican commemoration in Derry on Easter Monday will proceed under certain conditions following the Parades Commission ruling.

Application for 'National Republican Commemoration Committee' Parade
An application was lodged this year for a 'National Republican Commemoration Committee' parade to take place in Creggan on April 21. The Parades Commission granted permission for the parade with specific conditions due to past criminal associations.

History of Disorder
Similar dissident republican events in Creggan on Easter Monday have led to serious disorder in previous years. Last year, journalists were attacked with petrol bombs after masked men in paramilitary-style uniforms paraded through Creggan.

Strict Conditions in Place
The Parades Commission has imposed conditions for this year's event, including no display of paramilitary clothing or insignia. The parade is set to depart from Creggan Shops and conclude at Free Derry Corner, a change from previous years' routes to the City Cemetery.

Commission's Caution
The determination by the Parades Commission emphasized the prohibition of any paramilitary-style clothing during the parade and the display of symbols related to proscribed organizations. The detailed determination can be found in PDF format.

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