# 12th of july

This year

2023

Poll: Should the 12th of July be a public holiday in Ireland?

Have your say.

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Jul 11th 2023, 9:28 AM

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The 12th of July is being promoted as a tourist attraction - so we went to follow the parade

There’s an ongoing effort to re-brand the North’s marching season. But is it working?

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Jul 12th 2017, 7:24 PM

Three houses set ablaze in Belfast after bonfire burns out of control

Today marks the anniversary of the victory of Dutch Prince William of Orange over the Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.

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Jul 12th 2016, 8:35 AM

Tensions remain high for July 12th parades

More than 4,000 PSNI officers backed by 630 reinforcements from Britain are on duty across Northern Ireland.

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Jul 12th 2013, 5:47 PM

Robinson slams burning of Polish flags on Belfast bonfires

Politicians condemn the burners as “bigots”

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Jul 20th 2012, 9:15 AM