A Protestant march has been permitted to proceed through a Catholic area of Portadown for the first time in almost 30 years, following a ruling by Northern Ireland's High Court early on Sunday.
The High Court dismissed a new application to stop the Orange Order from marching through the area, after the Court of Appeal vacated a temporary injunction granted on Saturday to residents who opposed the parade.
Residents of the Garvaghy Road area had challenged Friday's ruling by Northern Ireland's Parades Commission, which permitted the Orange Order to march along their road. This overturned an almost 30-year ban on the route.
Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O’Neill condemned the late-night court ruling, stating that Sinn Fein supported residents protesting against "this unwanted sectarian march."
The Parades Commission's determination on Friday stipulated that 35 people could take part in the march, which was to begin by 8am and finish by 9:30am, with no supporters or bands allowed.