9/19/2023 0 Comments Derry township burn days![]() There was widespread criticism last month over the burning of flags and effigies on Eleventh Night bonfires. In 2012 the removal of material at a bonfire site in the district sparked three nights of rioting. Graffiti later appeared near the bonfire site stating the RYSM had "nothing to do with Bog bonfire."Ĭoncerns have also been raised by residents over a planned August 15 pyre in the Galliagh area of Derry. The Republican Socialist Youth Movement (RYSM) said on social media that the event will no longer be held after bonfire builders consulted local residents. The Meenan Square pyre, which in the past attracted large crowds, previously came in for criticism after flags, wreaths and other images were placed on it. The development comes just weeks after it emerged that a controversial bonfire in the Bogside area of Derry has been called off. Residents voice concern over Derry bonfire Read More: Controversial anti-internment bonfire in Derry's Bogside called off ![]() It is understood these will be placed on the bonfire and burnt on Augusts 15. One loyalist flag put on display makes a reference to a Co Derry town along with the message "thanks Coleraine for the flags", while another shows poppy wreaths and a Union flags along with the words "thanks for the poppies and the flags Limavady tonight". Some of those involved in building the pyre have posted pictures of loyalist flags and other emblems, including poppy wreaths and TUV elections posters online in recent weeks. Young republicans put loyalist flags on display
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