Republican protest limited amid efforts to dismantle Twaddell Camp

The Parades Commission has placed restrictions on a republican protest in North Belfast this weekend.

The Loyal Orange Order reached an agreement with Nationalsist residents groups which will bring an end to the Twadell Avenue protest camp.

The controversial site was established in North Belfast three years ago after a determination which blocked a return leg of Ligoneil band's march. 

Bands will be allowed along the Crumlin road on Saturday morning, without protests from the CARA group.

They'll only be allowed to play hymns and will have to restrict the number of banners on display.

In return, the Twaddell camp will be dismantled. 

However, The greater Ardoyne Resident's Collective have planned a protest, which will be limited to 60 people. 

Another GARC protest event tomorrow night has been ordered not to move beyond the Crumlin Road junctions of Estoril Park and Balholm Drive.

A spokesperson for the Parades Commission said: “The Commission has issued determinations on the notified GARC protest events on Friday evening and Saturday morning.

“The proposed Friday evening protest parade has been necessarily, proportionately, and fairly restricted on the grounds of potential public disorder and potential adverse impacts on community life and community relations.

“In line with the Commission’s decisions over many years, the determination on the proposed protest for Saturday morning is restricted to 60 participants at a specified location, which enables GARC to fulfil its legitimate right to protest within sight and sound of the Ligoniel Combine parade.”