{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6ac368630d8a484144c4535c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tensions Rise as PSNI Prepare for Garvaghy Road Rallies - 05/10/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1791188205615-d92e3916-f2a8-4a3a-a68d-6f4f2c19d61b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says she and her party will co-operate with the PSNI over any potential investigation into the Garvaghy Road protest.</p><p><br></p><p>Police have said the protest by residents was unnotified and therefore unlawful. A major policing operation is now in place for the weekend, with both sides in the dispute organising rallies to show their support.</p><p><br></p><p>The developments come amid heightened tensions in the area, with police preparing for further demonstrations and possible confrontation. </p><p><br></p><p>The situation has attracted significant attention, with questions being raised around public order, policing and the right to protest.</p><p><br></p><p>We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Ruairí Ó Murchú, to get the latest on the situation and his reaction to the events on the Garvaghy Road.</p><p><br></p><p>We were also joined by DUP MLA Gareth Wilson, who says the Orange Order simply want the law to be upheld. </p>","author_name":"lmfm "}