Is Ardoyne a Protestant?

Loyalist flute bands like Pride of Ardoyne are staunchly Protestant and fiercely British, and in some people’s eyes, anti-Catholic and sectarian.

What happened at the Bogside?

The Battle of the Bogside was a large three-day riot that took place from 12 to 14 August 1969 in Derry, Northern Ireland. Thousands of Catholic/Irish nationalist residents of the Bogside district, organised under the Derry Citizens’ Defence Association, clashed with the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) and loyalists.

Is Ardoyne Catholic or Protestant area?

Ardoyne is bordered on the west by the Crumlin Road, an area which has for the most part a majority Protestant population and forms an interface area. For many years, on the Twelfth and during the rest of the marching season parades held by the Orange Order have led to conflict between the two communities.

What caused the riots in Belfast 2021?

On 7 April, a bus was hijacked by loyalist youths and set on fire at the junction of Lanark Way and Shankill Road in Belfast. A Belfast Telegraph photographer was assaulted and his cameras damaged. Rioters on each side of the peace line threw petrol bombs across it.

Is Ardoyne safe?

The Nationalist Ardoyne area is also a place worth avoiding due to its proximity to the Crumlin and Shankill areas. These residential places should really only be on the radar of the most inquisitive of travellers as there’s not a whole lot to see.

Which parts of Belfast are Catholic?

west Belfast
As you can see, west Belfast is mainly Catholic, in most areas over 90%. For many years, the Catholic population expanded to the southwest, but in recent years it has started expanding around the Shankill and into north Belfast. The east of the city is predominantly Protestant, typically 90% or more.

What happened Ardoyne?

Ardoyne incident updates: Belfast murder investigation launched as baby dies and another critical. A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a baby in Ardoyne. A second child, believed to be a toddler, is in hospital having suffered injuries in the same incident on Tuesday night.

Is Belfast safe?

Aside from the recent effects of Brexit in Northern Ireland, the city of Belfast is considered to be a very safe city to visit. Recent studies actually suggest that it has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe and petty crime is considered to be low compared with other big cities.