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Bonfires will be lit across Northern Ireland on Sunday night as traditional “Eleventh Night” celebrations get under way. More than 160 pyres are expected to be ignited to usher in the main date in the Protestant loyal order parading season – the Twelfth of July. Because July 11 falls on a Sunday this year, a number of bonfires have already been lit on Friday and Saturday evenings. While the majority pass off each year without incident, some remain the source of community tension, with authorities previously having intervened to remove towering pyres on health and safety grounds. Some bo...

Bonfires will be lit across Northern Ireland on Sunday night as traditional “Eleventh Night” celebrations get under way. More than 160 pyres are expected to be ignited to usher in the main date in the Protestant loyal order parading season – the Twelfth of July. Because July 11 falls on a Sunday this year, a number of bonfires have already been lit on Friday and Saturday evenings. While the majority pass off each year without incident, some remain the source of community tension, with authorities previously having intervened to remove towering pyres on health and safety grounds. Some bo...

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Tiger's Bay Bonfire: High Court bid for removal dismissed by judge This High Court bid was brought forward by Nichola Mallon and Deirdre Hargey after police refused to assist contractors to remove the bonfire at the North Belfast site Updated The Adam Street bonfire (Image: Peter Morrison/PA Wire) Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from ...

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