The Irish Parading Tradition
Following the Drum
Published on 15. May 2000
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-333-71838-4 (ISBN)
Description
Written by specialists on the topic, this book explores the Irish parading tradition from the seventeenth century to the present. With serious confrontations over parades recurring since 1995, the subject is a vital, but imperfectly understood, dimension of the Irish situation. Parades are examined from historical and anthropological perspectives, showing their long-standing importance to both traditions in Ireland, and for the Irish in Scotland and England. Both unionist and nationalist parades are analysed, as well as the peace marches of 1976. There is a particular focus on recent events, especially the disputes over the Relief of Derry parades and the Drumcree church parade at Portadown. Parades are shown to be complex events, with their own traditions and rituals which are constantly evolving.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-71838-4 (9780333718384)
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THOMAS G. FRASER is a Professor of History and formerly Head of the School of History, Philosophy and Politics at the University of Ulster. He is the author and editor of a number of books, including Ireland in Conflict, 1922-1998.
Content
Acknowledgements Notes on the Contributors Introduction The Emergence of Political Parading, 1660-1800; J.Kelly Parades and Politics: Liberal Governments and the Orange Order, 1880-1886; J.Loughlin 'The Bunkum of Ulsteria': The Orange Marching Tradition in late Victorian Cumbria; D.M.MacRaild Marching from the Margins: Twelfth July Parades in Scotland, 1820-1914; E.McFarland Parades, Police and Government in Northern Ireland, 1922-1969; K.Jeffery Green Parades in an Orange State: Nationalist and Republican Commemorations and Demonstrations from Partition to the Troubles, 1920-1970; N.Jarman & D.Bryan Wearing the Green: A History of Nationalist Demonstrations Among the Diaspora in Scotland; J.M.Bradley Bloody Sunday and its Commemoration Parades; S.Dunn 'Miracle on the Shankill': The Peace March and Rally of 28 August 1976; G.Fraser & V.Morgan For God and Ulster: Blood and Thunder Bands and Loyalist Political Culture; N.Jarman The Apprentice Boys and the Relief of Derry Parades; T.G.Fraser Drumcree and 'The Right to March': Orangeism, Ritual and Politics in Northern Ireland; D.Bryan Index