Royal Black Preceptory holds Donegal parade

Updated: 21:42, Saturday, 27 August 2005

The Royal Black Preceptory has held a parade in Raphoe, Co Donegal, its first ever march in the Republic.

1 of 4 Royal Black Preceptory First parade in Republic
Royal Black Preceptory
First parade in Republic
2 of 4 Republican Sinn Féin Hunger Strike Commemoration march
Republican Sinn Féin
Hunger Strike Commemoration march
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Nine News: Eileen Magnier, North-West Correspondent, reports on today's marches held by the Royal Black Preceptory and Republican Sinn Féin in Co Donegal
Nine News: Eileen Magnier, North-West Correspondent, reports on today's marches held by the Royal Black Preceptory and Republican Sinn Féin in Co Donegal

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The Royal Black Preceptory has held a parade in Raphoe, Co Donegal, its first ever march in the Republic.

Over 3,000 people, including up to 30 marching bands, participated in what the organisers said was a festival based on religion, not politics.

Later in Bundoran, Co Donegal, Republican Sinn Féin held their 24th annual Hunger Strike Commemoration march through the town.

Around  400 people and three bands took part.

The gathering was addressed by the President of Republican Sinn Féin, Ruairí Ó Brádaigh.

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