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British Army erect a baricade to prevent angry orangemen from marching down the catholic Obin St, known as The Tunnel. The protestant Orangemen had been banned from the route on the way to their annual church service at Drumcree. The march was considered to be highly provocative to the catholic residents. The Orangemen had threatened violence if they couldn't march their "traditional" route. Portadown 1987. Northern Ireland

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British Army erect a baricade to prevent angry orangemen from marching down the catholic Obin St, known as The Tunnel. The protestant Orangemen had been banned from the route on the way to their annual church service at Drumcree. The march was considered to be highly provocative to the catholic residents. The Orangemen had threatened violence if they couldn't march their "traditional" route. Portadown 1987. Northern Ireland