These bonfires are now fewer than before, although some have been the subject of controversy. The Orange Order, which organises parades that attract thousands of people on 12 July, says the events ...

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A spokesperson said there was a 12.5% decrease in bonfire incidents compared to 2021 ... Twelfth Night being their busiest. The Twelfth of July is the main date in the Protestant loyal order ...

The car was placed on top of the fire near Dungannon prior to it being set alight The bonfires are an annual tradition in loyalist neighbourhoods ahead of Orange Order parades tomorrow, 12 July.

On 11 July, bonfires will be lit across Northern Ireland, but why are they lit? And where can you see them? Bonfires are lit in some unionist areas on 11 July to kick off the Twelfth celebrations.

Bonfires burned at an estimated 300 locations in loyalist neighbourhoods across Northern Ireland last night for the annual 12 July festivities, however fire services have said it was a "relatively ...

Bonfires are lit in unionist areas of Northern Ireland in the evening of every July 11, ahead of July 12 parades to mark the victory of the protestant William of Orange over deposed King James II ...

Bonfires will be lit across Northern Ireland tonight, July 11, for 'Eleventh Night' - but what is the meaning behind the Loyalist tradition? July 11 is the night before July 12, what is generally ...

Bonfires are lit across Northern Ireland in the run up to 12 July - but why? Bonfires are lit in some unionist areas on 11 July to kick off the Twelfth celebrations. They mark the Battle of the ...