Union Flag removed from children’s play park after residents raise concerns

A Union Flag has been removed from the middle of a children’s play park in the Drumahoe area of Derry after residents raised concerns.
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The flag was in place for a short period in a play park in a new housing development in the area.

Sinn Féin Councillor Christopher Jackson said: “Many residents have raised concerns about flags that have been erected at a play park on a housing development in Drumahoe. This is a new build, and no one should be erecting flags to try to mark out territory.

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“It is intimidating for residents within the area, and I feel that it needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency.

BEFORE: Residents raised concerns after a Union Flag was erected in the middle of a play park in Drumahoe.BEFORE: Residents raised concerns after a Union Flag was erected in the middle of a play park in Drumahoe.
BEFORE: Residents raised concerns after a Union Flag was erected in the middle of a play park in Drumahoe.

“No one should feel intimidated in their own home or indeed the area they live in. We should all be working together to build and develop a shared city that is welcoming for all.”

The flag was removed after they concerns were raised.