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Quiet end to Lundy's Day parade | |
(1 day later) | |
Several thousand Apprentice Boys and dozens of bands have marched through Londonderry city centre. | |
The Lundy's Day march commemorated the shutting of the gates during the Siege of Derry 319 years ago. | |
Police said Saturday's event had been quiet. In the past, traders complained the demonstration affected business, however, they were urged to stay open. | |
The anniversary is on 18 December - one of the peak Christmas shopping days - but the event was brought forward. | |
The Apprentice Boys have been involved in ongoing talks with Derry's chamber of commerce as well as residents from the Bogside. | The Apprentice Boys have been involved in ongoing talks with Derry's chamber of commerce as well as residents from the Bogside. |
There have been relatively few problems in recent years, and all sides want this to continue. | There have been relatively few problems in recent years, and all sides want this to continue. |
Police warned they would take action against troublemakers and seize alcohol. |
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