A member of the Orange Order praised the welcome received during a parade and gathering at Oldbridge over the weekend. The atmosphere throughout the day was described as positive and respectful. The participant thanked local people who stopped to watch and film the parade as it passed through the area. He also expressed appreciation for Gardaí who assisted with road closures and traffic management during the event. The gathering at Oldbridge formed part of commemorations connected to the Battle of the Boyne, which took place near Drogheda in 1690. The day was characterized as special for those attending, with thanks extended to the community for hosting them.
"“I was one of those Orangemen yesterday at the Boyne river,” he said. “The hospitality we were shown was a credit to Ireland.”"
"“The people out walking who stopped to watch and video the parade was also excellent,” he added. He thanked members of the public who stopped to watch and film the parade as it passed through the area."
"He also paid tribute to Gardaí who assisted with road closures and traffic management during the event. “I also want to pay tribute to the guards who closed the roads for us,” he said."
"“It really was a special day for us all. Thank you for having us.” The gathering at Oldbridge formed part of commemorations connected to the Battle of the Boyne, which took place near Drogheda in 1690."
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