July 12
July 12th 2007 Today is the big day for Northern Ireland. This is the onset of the marching season which for Protestants is a celebration of their heritage. It was on this day, several centuries ago that William of Orange (a Protestant) defeated James II (a Catholic) at the Battle of the Boyne. A rather small battle both at that time and over the many battles fought over Ireland, but carries great symbolic valu
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