Breandán Mac Cionnaith
Breandán Mac Cionnaith is a prominent activist and the public face of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition, a group that has opposed the Orange Order's parades in the area for over three decades. He has been a steadfast advocate for the rights and concerns of the local community, emphasizing the need for respectful dialogue as tensions re-emerge due to a recent parade application.
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Recent news mentions
Breandán Mac Cionnaith is a local residents’ leader who declared there will be no retreat or compromises regarding the march.
Where are we now and what happens next? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-09-28
Breandán Mac Cionnaith from the Garvaghy Road Residents’ Coalition announced a 'victory' for the protesters.
Protesters disperse after blocking contentious Orange Order parade along Garvaghy Road – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-28
Breandán Mac Cionnaith stands before demonstrators blocking the Orange Order's march.
PSNI tells Orange Order not to march down Garvaghy Road amid blockade by protesters – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-27
Breandán Mac Cionnaith, from the Garvaghy Road Residents’ Coalition, addressed the crowd, saying they were at court to 'seek justice for our community in Portadown'.
Garvaghy Road residents question whether policing assessment of Orange Order parade has changed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-26
Breandán Mac Cionnaith has been the public face of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition for three decades.
‘It’s mad they want to go down the road and start all this again’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-12
