Post by Ayres on Sept 14, 2005 20:44:50 GMT -5
MEMBERS of the Orange Order and west Belfast residents mounted protests on September 7 at the re-routing of its postponed Whiterock parade. The protestors blocked roads and during heavy evening traffic on the Crumlin Road, Ballygomartin Road and West Circular Road. They said the daily blockades will continue until September 11. A spokesman for the protestors -- who did not want to be named -- said their demonstration was conducted by Orange Lodge members and residents from the Highfield and Springmartin areas. The Order postponed its Whiterock parade in June after being barred from Workman Avenue and told to go through the former Mackies factory site. The parade was re-scheduled for September 11 but was also restricted.