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Graeme Thomson

Controversial Republican march takes place in Glasgow as Loyalists gather for counter demo

A controversial Republican march has taken place in Glasgow.

Republican group Cairde na hEireann - who call themselves Scotland’s Irish Republican Voice - headed off on a parade from Millroad Street in the Calton at around 2pm.

Around 30 marchers and 300 supporters took part in the parade.

The march snaked its way through the Gallowgate area and down to Clyde Street where a ceremony was held at the anti-fascist La Pasionaria monument.

Republican group Cairde Na Heireann who call themselves Scotland’s Irish Republican Voice march through Glasgow (Daily Record)

Loyalist protesters held a counter demonstration in the same area at 2.30pm.

A similar counter demo sparked last Friday night.

Police promised a high-profile presence for Saturday's march and around 150 officers accompanied the Republican march.

Anther 60 or so other officers were deployed at Clyde Street to deal with around 150 counter demonstrators who had gathered by the riverside.

Police Scotland had vowed to crack down on any sign of disorder.

Police kept the two sides apart as the marchers arrived at Clyde Street with Republicans chanting "Ooh ah up the Ra" and Loyalists responding by chanting "paedos, paedos".

However, the Loyalist counter protesters soon left the area while those taking part in the Republican march also dispersed and many headed back towards the east end of the city with police managing to retain order and keep the two sides apart.

Police maintain a large presence as Loyalists gather for a protest on the Clydeside (Daily Record)
Counter protester holds sign: 'IRA off our streets' (Daily Record)

Another Republican march later took place in the city after it was delayed due to protests.

The Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association (IRPWA) set off from Blythswood Square before heading to Barrowlands Park for a rally.

Following the marches, Police Scotland revealed 10 arrests had been made including a 33-year-old man held for carrying an offensive weapon.

Republican marchers gather at the anti-fascist La Pasionaria monument (Daily Record)
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