It’s been confirmed that there will be no ban on the national flag at the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Strabane this year.
It follows an announcement made by Derry City and Strabane District Council last week that all flags and emblems were banned from the official parade in order to make the celebrations “cross-community” and “family-friendly”.
However, last night Council officials appeared to row back on that decision.
Cllr. Karina Carlin is glad that the issue has been resolved:
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