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Scottish Sun
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Orange Lodge blast ‘reckless' air rifle yobs after Glasgow march chaos
OUT OF ORDER Orange Lodge blast 'reckless' air rifle yobs after Glasgow march chaos ORANGE Order chiefs have blasted yobs who fired an air rifle at a Battle of the Boyne march in Glasgow. Thousands of Orange Lodge members marched through the city yesterday for the annual procession. 4 Orange Order bosses slammed yobs who fired an air rifle at marchers (STOCK IMAGE) Credit: Getty 4 Thousands of Orange Lodge members marched through the city as part of a Battle of the Boyne celebration (STOCK IMAGE) Credit: Getty 4 Nobody was seriously injured in the air rifle incident (STOCK IMAGE) Credit: Getty 4 Marchers in Glasgow yesterday Credit: PA Four marchers were hit with pellets after the weapon was fired at them on Sauchiehall Street as they passed Kelvingrove Street. Nobody was seriously hurt in the shocking incident but bosses have blasted those behind the incident. The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland asked to meet with the First Minister about the "cowardly" act which they say "endangered lives". A spokesperson said: "The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland expresses deep concern over the alarming incident that occurred yesterday, where members of our Institution were targeted and fired upon with an air rifle. "This reckless act has escalated the level of hostility towards the Orange Order, endangering the lives of our members. "The Most Worthy Grand Master urgently requests a meeting with the First Minister of Scotland to address this incident and the escalating tide of anti-Protestant sentiment we face daily. "We urge the First Minister to take decisive action against these hate crimes, including condemning the attacks on our properties and our members. "The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland stands united with the County Grand Lodge of Glasgow and Police Scotland in ensuring that those responsible for this cowardly act are swiftly brought to justice." Cops have confirmed they are proving the "dangerous" incident. Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, who was the event commander for the annual Boyne processions in Glasgow and Lanarkshire, said: "We are investigating a incident on Sauchiehall Street near to Kelvingrove Street in Glasgow, where four participants in the procession were stuck by what was believed to be air weapon pellets. 'Thankfully, no one was seriously injured; and our enquiries into this dangerous occurrence are ongoing." The top cop also confirmed no one had been arrested at the Glasgow Orange Walk. Four people were arrested for alleged breach of the peace and anti-social behaviour offences at the Orange Walks in Lanarkshire. Chief Superintendent Dolan added: "Police in Lanarkshire made four arrests following the Orange Order procession on Saturday, 5 July 2025, the offences were primarily for breach of the peace and acts of anti-social behaviour. 'There were no arrests at the event in Glasgow. "A proportionate policing plan was in place, and we worked with a range of partners to ensure public safety and reduce disruption to the wider community. "I would like to thank the vast majority of the participants, and the wider community, who engaged positively and behaved responsibly throughout."
Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Chaos as weapon fired at Glasgow Orange Walk amid urgent cop probe into parade incident
Cops also revealed the number of arrests made SHOTS PROBE Chaos as weapon fired at Glasgow Orange Walk amid urgent cop probe into parade incident Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MEMBERS of a huge Orange Walk through Glasgow with hit with air gun as they marched through the city centre. Thousands of marchers took to the streets yesterday for the County Grand Orange Lodge of Glasgow Boyne celebration. 4 Around 3,000 people took part in the Glasgow Orange Walk yesterday Credit: PA 4 The huge march was the Orange Lodge's annual Boyne celebrations Credit: PA 4 Cops are probing an air weapon being fired at the march Credit: Alamy Around 3,600 people were taking part in the event which consisted of four marches starting in different parts of the city. The four groups then merged together in the city centre. Four members of the march were hit with pellets from an air weapon. They were hit while the march was on Sauchiehall Street at the junction of Kelvingrove Street. Nobody hit with one of the pellets needed medical attention. Cops are currently probing the incident. Police chiefs also confirmed nobody was arrested during the Glasgow marches. Orange walks also took place in Lanarkshire yesterday as lodges held their own Boyne celebrations. Four people were arrested at the Lanarkshire walks for alleged breach of the peace and acts of anti-social behaviour. Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, event commander for the annual Boyne processions in Glasgow and Lanarkshire, said: "Police in Lanarkshire made four arrests following the Orange Order procession on Saturday, July 5 2025. Tense scenes in Glasgow as Celtic fans in stand off with Orange walk followers "The offences were primarily for breach of the peace and acts of anti-social behaviour. 'There were no arrests at the event in Glasgow, however, we are investigating an incident on Sauchiehall Street near to Kelvingrove Street in Glasgow, where four participants in the procession were struck by what was believed to be air weapon pellets. "Thankfully, no one required medical assistance. Our enquiries into this dangerous occurrence are ongoing. "A proportionate policing plan was in place, and we worked with a range of partners to ensure public safety and reduce disruption to the wider community. "I would like to thank the vast majority of the participants, and the wider community, who engaged positively and behaved responsibly throughout."
Daily Record
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Celtic title win party due to clash with Orange Walk in Glasgow
Locals are worried the groups being so close together could cause chaos. The organisers of an Orange walk have been asked to switch a parade to a later date - amid fears trouble could flare between the revellers and Celtic fans. Members of the Orange Lodge are set to pass through Glasgow's Merchant City area next Saturday around the same time as Celtic fans make their way to Parkhead. The Hoops face St Mirren at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, in the final Scottish Premiership clash of the season, with fans expected to be in party mode. And locals around the area have expressed their concerns about what the parade could mean for the area, as fans travel to see Brendan Rodgers' men for the last time in league action this season. The Celtic game kicks off at 12.30pm, while the procession is due to start on Wishart Street at 9.45am, heading south between the Necropolis and the Cathedral before turning west onto John Knox Street. They will then march through Cathedral Square, turning left onto Castle Street, and going along High Street before turning on to George Street and towards the city centre. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The procession continues through Merchant City on Montrose Street and Cochrane Street before arriving in George Square, then continuing west along St Vincent Street, before heading to Cessnock, where it comes to an end. In recent years Celtic fans have taken over the Trongate and Gallowgate as they have celebrated their team's successes, turning the air green with flares. And it's feared the proximity between the areas - with fans expected to be partying around 500 yards away from the parade route - could cause chaos. A spokesperson for Merchant City Community Council said: "Residents and businesses around Glasgow Cross are already concerned about serious disruption following the Celtic v St Mirren match. " Police are likely to have their hands full just dealing with that. The presence of tens of thousands of Celtic and Orange Lodge supporters in the city on the same day is an unwelcome and possibly inflammatory mix. "We call on the city council and the County Grand Lodge to get together to arrange for the parade to take place on a different date."
Irish Times
05-05-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Donegal Famine village fire cause identified as air compressor
A fire that destroyed more than half of a popular tourist attraction in Co Donegal appears to have been caused by an outdoor air compressor. Pat Doherty, who built up the Doagh Famine Village in Inishowen with his sister Majella over 30 years, said forensic investigators identified 'a small [air] compressor' behind one of the displays as the fire's source. 'The compressor, it pumped air to make one of the displays move. That machine just, there was either a loose wire or she just overheated, and with all the dry grass it took off and the fire spread quickly,' he said. A strong sea breeze accelerated the blaze, he added. 'We seen just a small fire. There was a motorbike group in from Cavan and they evacuated everybody. They tried to put it out but it was just too fast.' READ MORE The Doagh Famine Village near Ballyliffin, Co. Donegal which was devastated by a fire. Photo by Joe Dunne 05//05/25 Commissioned by the Irish Times Four units of Donegal Fire Service spent several hours bringing the fire, which had broken out at about 3.20pm on Saturday, under control. Mr Doherty said there had been about 50 visitors at the attraction at the time. No one was injured. He was still 'in shock' standing amid such destruction on Monday. It was 'like a bomb has gone off', added his sister. Pat Doherty of the Doagh Famine Village shows the damage inflicted by a fire over the weekend on the family owned museum in Co Donegal. Video: Joe Dunne (Joe Dunne) Asked what had been destroyed he said: 'We had constructed a replica Orange Hall, a republican safe house; we had a museum to do with the Travelling community and then we had all our local history there too, everything to do with the Famine. 'Orange lodges donated flags and items towards the Orange Hall and that's all gone. That was a good display, a really good display.' He recalled getting a call during the Troubles from members of an Orange Lodge who wanted to donate flags. An aerial photo shows Doagh Famine Village near Ballyliffin, Co Donegal, which was devastated by fire at the weekend. Photograph: Joe Dunne 'I went to the Border and this car comes up with massive flags rolled up. Those guys were afraid to come over the Border but they wanted to donate them to the hall. So things like that are sad. Aye, you do feel you let them down. They looked after their stuff and donated it.' The Doagh Famine Village's insurance would not cover fire damage, said Ms Doherty. 'We have insurance but it doesn't cover thatch so we are not insured for the fire. There were so many smaller thatch houses down the back. It doesn't cover it. There were loads of antiques and insurance doesn't cover that either.' Firefighters were able to hold the blaze back from about half the village including the original cottages in which one of the Dohertys lived until the 1980s. They hope to reopen but are unable to say when. 'We can maybe reopen part of it,' said Mr Doherty. 'We have another big building across the road maybe we can divert to that. We'll see what happens. 'We worked at this seven days a week, me and the sister here, every week. It took over our life – maybe too much, but we love it. It is a shock. It is traumatic.' The Doagh Famine Village's insurance does not cover fire damage, said Majella Doherty. Photograph: Joe Dunne 'There was stuff here that never will be replaced,' said Ms Doherty, 'that took years to build up. It's desperate. This was our baby. We worked here all the time. We just enjoyed meeting the people, being here. You'd forget to go home some days. There were people coming to us for years, lovely people. So it's not just this place, it's the loss of all that.' A Gofundme page has been set up with a target of €100,000 to help the Doagh Famine Village rebuild. A Garda spokesman confirmed: 'A technical examination of the scene has been completed' but would not give details of findings.
