Orange Order praised for respect shown to All-Ireland minor champions
July 10, 2023
Derry celebrate with the Tom Markham Cup ©INPHO/Tom Maher
The Orange Order has come in for praise for their respectful reaction to Derry's All-Ireland minor football success.
The SDLP's Rían Ó Néill took to Twitter to commend the Order for delaying their parade in Moneymore to allow Derry supporters welcome home the minors after their All-Ireland final victory over Monaghan in Armagh.
"Earlier today, I had the pleasure of waiting in Moneymore to welcome home the Derry Minor All-Ireland Champions," he wrote.
"I couldn't help but notice how the local Orange Order lodges waited until the Derry bus had passed through before starting their parade.
"They stood respectfully, many even applauded the team as the bus went by. This is a perfect example of the kind of mutual respect and good relations that are present throughout Moneymore.
"Although tensions and sectarianism often make the headlines, it's important to highlight the good news of coexistence happening quietly across Northern Ireland."
Tweet...coexistence happening quietly across Northern Ireland. 3/3 pic.twitter.com/4bYyi6BxYs
— Rían Ó Néill (@RyanONeill07) July 9, 2023
