Dozens of protesters gathered at the Carlisle Circus end of the span across the River Foyle unfurling banners stating ‘end sectarian parades’ and ‘Derry supports Garvaghy Road’.
Members of local Sinn Féin cumainn were present. Derry Sinn Féin via its social media, stated: “Solidarity from Derry to the residents of the Garvaghy Road. No going back.”
It came as the stand off in Portadown continued.
5. The scene at Craigavon Bridge as protesters block the road in support of the Garvaghy Road residents, on Sunday afternoon. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
The scene at Craigavon Bridge as protesters block the road in support of the Garvaghy Road residents, on Sunday afternoon. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney
6. The scene at Craigavon Bridge as protesters block the road in support of the Garvaghy Road residents, on Sunday afternoon. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
The scene at Craigavon Bridge as protesters block the road in support of the Garvaghy Road residents, on Sunday afternoon. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney
8. Protesters at Craigavon Bridge in support of the Garvaghy Road residents, on Sunday afternoon. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
Protesters at Craigavon Bridge in support of the Garvaghy Road residents, on Sunday afternoon. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney