PSNI to Question SF Leaders over Garvaghy Road Protest

PSNI to question SF leaders over Garvaghy Road protest

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill are to be interviewed by police in relation to their attendance at a counter-demonstration to the Drumcree Orange Order march.

First Minister to be interviewed by police 'this week' over Garvaghy Road protest

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she will be interviewed by police this week in a probe into a protest against the Drumcree Orange Order parade.

McDonald and O'Neill to be interviewed by PSNI this week over Garvaghy Road protest

The Sinn Féin president and vice president both said that standing with the residents was the right thing to do.

Michelle O'Neill to attend PSNI Garvaghy Road interview this week

A number of elected representatives attended the protest organised by residents

Michelle O’Neill and Mary Lou McDonald confirm PSNI interviews over Garvaghy Road protest

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald Monday 19 October 2026 Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald have confirmed they will be interviewed by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) this week in connection with protests on the Garvaghy Road in Portadown. Both senior Sinn Féin figures have publicly defended their participation in the protests, insisting they were standing in solidarity with res…