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Scottish Sun
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Hundreds step out for women's Orange Walk through Glasgow as major roads sealed off
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HUNDREDS of women stepped out in Glasgow to march in the city's first large Orange walk of the year. Donning large hats, colourful frocks and heels, around 500 members of the Ladies Orange Association of Scotland made their way through the city centre today, along with Orange bands. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 The women wore large hats, colourful frocks and heels Credit: Mark Ferguson 8 Around 500 members marched through the city Credit: Mark Ferguson 8 Major streets were sealed off for the event Credit: Mark Ferguson 8 Onlookers watch on as the group marched by Credit: Mark Ferguson The procession started on Holland Street at 1.45pm, before heading east of West Regent Street, into Blythswood Square, and then down West George Street. Marchers then made their through Nelson Mandela Place before continuing along West George Street. One lady donned a bright purple dress and matching hat, as she marched along holding up a large flag with bright white gloves. Two others wore matching blue outfits, complete with bright orange fascinators - complimenting their orange sashes. Blustery conditions saw some ladies, having to hold on to their hats - to stop them from blowing off their heads. Roads were shut to traffic during the parade, which paused in George Square for a wreath to be laid, before heading down George Street, High Street, Castle Street and Cathedral Square. Police were out on force, with one officer pictured walking beside the flute band. The march comes a day after an Irish Republican march took place through the city, commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising. The procession was organised by Scottish republican group Cairde na hEireann . Around 200 people took part in the march on Saturday afternoon, accompanied by Irish Republican bands. Orange Order bosses ban offensive songs at marches and impose booze ban 8 Many donned white gloves as they dressed up for the event Credit: Mark Ferguson 8 One lady donned a bright purple dress and matching hat Credit: Mark Ferguson 8 The members were escorted by police through the streets Credit: Mark Ferguson
The Herald Scotland
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Irish republican march to take place in Glasgow on Saturday
The Irish republican group, Cairde na hEireann (friends of Ireland), is holding the parade to mark the historic event that took place 109 years ago in 1916. Traffic restrictions will be in place on roads to allow the parade to pass. Read more: The agreed route will start in Shuttle St before going along Ingram St and Queen St, before turning left into St. Vincent Place, St Vincent Street, and heading south on Renfield St, Union St, and Jamaica St, and turning east at Clyde St, and heading along Bridgegate, up Saltmarket, back into Trongate, Albion St, Ingram Street back to Shuttle Street where it will disperse. It is estimated there will be around 200 people taking part in the march, accompanied by Irish Republican bands. Social media posts state there will be guest speakers from Ireland and Palestine and a function afterwards. A post states: 'Please join us as we remember Ireland's Patriotic Dead.' Events are held each year in Glasgow to mark the anniversary of the Easter Rising, when the rebellion against British rule took place during Easter, leading to the execution of several of the movement's leaders.
Glasgow Times
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Irish republican march to take place in Glasgow tomorrow
The procession to commemorate the Easter Rising in Ireland is to take place on several city centre streets. The Irish republican group, Cairde na hEireann (friends of Ireland), is holding the parade to mark the historic event that took place 109 years ago in 1916. Traffic restrictions will be in place on roads to allow the parade to pass. The agreed route will start in Shuttle St before going along Ingram St and Queen St, before turning left into St. Vincent Place, St Vincent Street, and heading south on Renfield St, Union St, and Jamaica St, and turning east at Clyde St, and heading along Bridgegate, up Saltmarket, back into Trongate, Albion St, Ingram Street back to Shuttle Street where it will disperse. READ NEXT:This key feature has been scrapped from George Square redesign plan It is estimated there will be around 200 people taking part in the march, accompanied by Irish Republican bands. Social media posts state there will be guest speakers from Ireland and Palestine and a function afterwards. A post states: 'Please join us as we remember Ireland's Patriotic Dead.' Events are held each year in Glasgow to mark the anniversary of the Easter Rising, when the rebellion against British rule took place during Easter, leading to the execution of several of the movement's leaders.
Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Glasgow city centre roads to close this weekend for first big Orange walk of the year
Scroll down to find out the route ON THE MARCH Glasgow city centre roads to close this weekend for first big Orange walk of the year THE first Orange walk of the year is set to take place in Glasgow this weekend and several major roads will close to make way for marchers. Around 500 women from the Ladies Orange Association of Scotland are expected to take part in the procession through the city centre on Sunday. 2 Around 500 women will March in Glasgow this weekend Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing 2 It is the first big Orange walk of the year Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing It is planned to start at 1.45pm on Holland Street. Following a limousine, the parade will head east along West Regent Street, into Blythswood Square and then down West George Street. They will then pass through Nelson Mandela Place, across Buchanan Street and onto West George Street. Marchers and Orange bands will then head to George Square, where a wreath will be laid. However, with the square currently cordoned off for redevelopment works, the group will be unable to place the wreath under the Cenotaph. Roads affected from 1.45pm Holland Street West Regent Street Blythswood Square West George Street Nelson Mandela Place George Square George Street High Street Castle Street Cathedral Square John Knox Street/Wishart Street After a brief pause here, the procession will continue onto George Street, High Street, Castle Street and Cathedral Square. The group will disperse at John Knox Street and Wishart Street. It is the first large-scale Orange march in the city this year. Last year, around 50,000 Orange Order members took part in events across Scotland at the height of the marching season. Glasgow saw around 15,000 people on one of the busiest days to mark the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. Understanding Orange Walks in Glasgow and Scotland's Central Belt We previously told how the day before the Orange walk, an Irish Republican march is set to take place through Glasgow. The procession has been organised by Scottish republican group Cairde na hEireann to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising. Around 200 people are expected to take part in the march, accompanied by Irish Republican bands. It has been proposed to start from Shuttle Street in the Merchant City at 2pm.
