14/07/2014 BBC Newsline

The Ardoyne parade passes peacefully, but what next

We'll also hear from two clergy men involved

Also tonight The man behind the Bushmills Dunes golf

resort dies, but his family pledge the course will still be built.

Thousands turn out to watch the annual sham fight in Scarva.

The growing number of adults who are making a splash and learning to swim

Sport It's been a disappointing start to the week but there is some

I'll have all the details later in the programme.

Hello and welcome to the programme. Resident groups in the Ardoyne area

of North Belfast say their attitude to Orange Order parades in the area

hasn't changed, in spite of the peaceful Twelfth of July marches.

The residents groups are still opposed to a return parade

by Ligoneil lodges. But unionists say

their campaign to get rid of the Parades Commission is being stepped

up and next week they're expected to meet the Secretary of State.

BBC Newsline's Mark Simpson reports. It was the most peaceful 12th of

July in years. The violence and many people feared did not materialise.

Including in north Belfast, where the return journey by Ligoneil

lodges of the Crumlin Road was prevented by a parade commission

ruling for the second year in a row. The Orange Order has been praised

for its peaceful reaction, but in Ardoyne today the residents groups

made it clear that it would take more than one peaceful 12th of July

to resolve the parades issue. I think we need to change the

attitudes. What happens at the weekend was a positive move and I

think we need to build on it. The other residents group says it is

also prepared to talk, but is a return parade by the Ligoneil Lodges

really possible? I don't think we'll ever see another evening parade

through this community. They are unwanted. We need to sit down and

make the alternative route viable. It's the only solution. That's not

what Orange Order supporters here wanted to hear. The protest camp has

been here for the past year. There is a 24-hour shift system currently

in place here. They are well looked after. They have CCTV, they have

electric heaters, and cattle. They certainly have made themselves at

home, but they believe the weekend's events have brought them

closer to getting what they want - a parade back up the Crumlin Road.

I've spent every night here, working during the day and come in here at

night. I am very hopeful that we are doing the right thing. We are

lobbying for our team and rights. Talking to people on both sides of

the divide here, it is difficult to see how there will ever be a

solution to the parades dispute. The peaceful weekend did do something

important, which was to give everyone some breathing

There had been dire warnings about the potential for a repeat

of the serious violence when the return leg of the north Belfast

The police weren't taking any chances

and deployed more than a thousand officers in the area on Saturday -

Our Home Affairs Correspondent Vincent Kearney watched

These commanders were confidence. There was little chance of any

attempt to breach their minds. A barrier was erected across this road

to mark the decision made by the parades commission to stop a parade

from passing. Violence erupted quickly when the parade was stopped.

This year, it was a different story. Orange Order marshals created space

between marchers Orange Order marshals created space

prevent them coming face to face. 12 months ago, a number of police

officers were seriously injured. This year only words were exchanged.

Shortly after 7pm, the parade arrived and stopped. After a speech

in support of the north Belfast Lodges, they walked back down the

road away from police lines. Some said they believed it was a setup.

When the crowds dispersed, the MP for the area gave this risk bonds: I

want to condemn the local community -- I want to commend the local

community here and the political parties who have come together in a

united way to provide the leadership which has resulted in a day which I

believe marks a watershed in terms of this campaign, to restore the

lawful rights of the Orange brethren of the community. With greater

planning and greater leadership, perhaps the violence of last year

could have been avoided? The reality is that the situation on this road

has been created by the denial of shared space by Republican threats

of violence. That is fundamentally what is at stake here. Today isn't

the end. Today is in many ways the beginning of this campaign. We need

to make sure that violence that a fact political decisions isn't what

it has been in the past. This is the will of the unionist people. We will

move onto the next part which will be peaceful lawful. The Chief

Constable Matt Baggott of the -- visited the area earlier in the day.

There was a protest by nationalist residents against violence. There's

been a lot hard work residents against violence. There's

these communities to de-escalate the tension and reduce the likelihood

these communities to de-escalate the this falling into the source of

violence we have seen in previous years. There has been

violence we have seen in previous work going on. In the

violence we have seen in previous and in communities as well. That

optimism was well founded. 900 officers in riot gear were due in

north Belfast but were not needed. The police barrier was dismantled

and the road reopened without a still being thrown. The coalition of

the Orange Order, mainstream unionist parties and political

representatives have been widely praised for ensuring the parade here

on Saturday night passed on peacefully. The role of the Loyalist

paramilitaries were key to what happened on the ground. On this

occasion, they ensured there was no trouble. Having done so, could be

more difficult for them to argue they will have no influence if...

With me now are two men who've been involved in talks over the parade

at Ardoyne, Father Gary Donegan and the Reverend Norman Hamilton.

We've heard a lot over the weekend about breathing space

but residents groups are already saying no to a return parade -

is it time for a new attitude, for a generosity from residents?

I think we are delighted with the breathing space but obviously the

reality is, as soon as we can get back into gushy Asians, talks, for

people to be able to sit down face-to-face and... The factor that

comes into this is that people in Ardoyne in that general area were

all very concerned about the wider process. We are frustrated with the

fact that Ardoyne is the canvas on which everybody paints their

problems around the 12th of July parades. We are feeling that we have

the solution, the potential for a solution in that area. There is a

need for people to engage as soon as possible. Is public we say no today

the right attitude? It is Mary Boyce. I am there to help facilitate

the twin both voices and both communities. In a sense, they are

probably saying that this is a parade that did not actually

happened. It was given breathing space. If a parade that is not

deemed unwelcome in that sense. They are voicing the concerns that are

actually there. They are not ruling out future talks, in fact, they are

saying we should begin those as soon as. Norman, you have been involved

in peace talks over many years. Can you see a time when it will be

agreed locally? Given the fact that the whole weekend has been played

out on a very large canvas, it is writes to give credit where credit

is due. A large amount of credit is due to a lot of people. It does seem

that, if it is being painted on a large canvas, politics have to be

made to be seen to work. There is a call on the big picture politics to

help us... We need some new language, some new ideas, broader

approach is brought to the bigger political picture so that the

weather in which the local dialogue takes place remains sunny. There are

paramilitaries involved in this. As we heard, they were key to keeping

things safe on the ground. How long do you think you can keep them on

board? I think the Chief Constable Matt Baggott talks about the need

for dialogue to be both wide and deep in society. Given that

paramilitaries lived in the area, it is important that they are included

in the ongoing process of dialogue. Do we need to take it out of the

area, take the pressure away from local residents on both sides and

said this needs to be decided at Stormont? I think you need both. I

think you need politicians to get down and seriously act on the

responsibility which they are given. You also need, in order for that to

be carried out, you need that to be down at the grassroots level. One of

the problems is that you can talk about big ideas that if you don't

work it down to the grassroots level, decisions will not be carried

out at the root level. Norman, what do you think about that? I think it

does need to be at both levels. We do need to put onto the table new

ideas, ones that have not been well explored such as generosity of

spirit, such as working for the common good. Being a churchman, dare

I suggest that we talk about forgiveness? That is usually

confined to a religious environment but I think there is a case for the

need to talk about forgiveness as part of the reconciliation and the

creating of a climate that is healthy. Thank you very much.

I'm just nervous in case I am out of my depth and can't make it to the

top. The controversial Bushmills Dunes

golf project will still go ahead, despite the death in America

of the businessman behind the idea. Alistair Hanna,

who was originally from Belfast, died from cancer at the weekend.

Our business correspondent Julian O'Neill reports.

Alistair Hanna and was aged 69 and for the last 20 years of his life

had taught what -- talked of creating a world-class golf resort.

His plan was Bushmills Dunes, ?100 million project combining a

championship course, I can tell and 70 lodgers. It obtained planning

permission to years ago, a controversial decision because of

its proximity to the Giants Causeway world Heritage site. A High Court

challenge by the National trust failed and Alistair Hanna's

relatives said today that despite his death, work on the project would

begin later this year. In a statement, his wife said that the

Bushmills complex was big commendation of a life's dreams.

Born in Belfast, he had been living in the United States for 40 years.

Most of it he spent working with a management consultancy firm.

Let's look at some of today's other news now.

Two petrol bombs have been thrown at an East Belfast police station.

They were thrown from the direction of Willowfield

And two orange halls in County Londonderry have been targeted

In Eglinton a union flag was removed and replaced with one from the 32

The police say they are treating it as a hate crime.

And in Limavady flammable liquid was poured on the front door of a hall

For some, it's an embarrassing secret.

And one which can be hard to hide, particularly in the summer season.

But it seems a growing number of adults are taking the plunge and

Andy West went to meet one non-swimmer,

Today Bernie Kennedy is taking her first ever swimming lesson. OK, come

in. This is the pool. Taking a look at that, how do you feel? I'm very,

very anxious. My heart is racing. This is a huge step for me. I was

thrown into the loch shore when I was a teenager and I was fully

clothed. I went down under three times and they had to come in and

rescue me. I just have a fear in out of the water. I would like to be

brave for my children, to take them swimming. If we went swimming

sometime and they get into difficulty, I would like to be able

to help them. Dennis has been teaching adults as well as children

to swim for 35 years. People laugh at me -- people worry that they will

be laughed at for their shape and size. It's never too late to get out

there. It's sensuous, lovely, spiritual. After a day in the

office, it's lovely to get in and have a swim and feel the water

closing round you like a warm blanket. Freshly changed into her

schooling costume, it was time for an anxious Bernie to climb down into

the pool. She took her first few tentative steps in the water. My

heart is racing! It's impossible to know how many adults like Bernie can

swim because they are embarrassed to admit it. A recent survey shows that

as many as 40% of schoolchildren believe that learning as an adults

only becomes harder and believe that learning as an adults

frightening. Time for Bernie to put her faith in the water. This is the

part I have been dreading. It was very dark and I panicked.

A lifelong fear confronted in just a few seconds. I feel amazing. I have

come a long Around 4,000 members were supported

by the band. For some, this day out means more to them than the 12th of

July. Thousands turned out to see the parade. I love everything about

it apart from the rain! It's very enjoyable. Some of my friends from

school came along. It's a great family atmosphere. The pipe band is

especially amazing. I like to see my grandparents. The event is normally

held the day after the 12th of July, but the organisers felt that a day

of rest this year would encourage more people out. It's the 14th of

July rather than the 12 The price for Armagh is a trip

Roscommon this weekend. Cavan and down are both down and out. Arab

reprieve begins in Homer. With barely five seconds on the clock in

Homer, it was just like the good old days. When the dust settles, there

were yellow cards for Tyrone's Matthew Donnelly. Tyrone were

reduced to 14 men. Ten of the 12 points came from frees so the home

side stayed in touch. Then on the resumption of the reenergised Tyrone

was soon level. Armagh, the better side of the day, aged ahead and kept

their noses in front to send our great rivals into this year's

all-Ireland championship. It was devastating but you have to take

that in sports. We came here to win this game. We have taken a hit with

a few injuries across the season. Armagh were better than us on the

day. We were playing properly in the first half. Cavan bowed out a living

by 11 points. In the World Superbikes,

Jonathan Rea now lies third in the overall standings after Round Nine

of the Championship in California. The Ballyclare rider was sixth

in Race One in Laguna Seca, before clinching a podium finish

in Race Two, coming in third. Eugene Laverty from Toomebridge was

one place further back in fourth - and now lies ninth

in the overall standings. The Coleraine brothers Richard

and Peter Chambers have won bronze medals at the Rowing World Cup

in Lucerne. They were half of the

Great Britain Men's Lightweight Four crew in Switzerland.

They had won their semi-final well on Saturday -

but in the final, they had to settle for third place and a bronze

medal after finishing just under six seconds behind the eventual

winners New Zealand, with the crew from Denmark in second place.

Rory McIlroy is heading to this week's Open Championship after he

finished tied in fourteenth place at the Scottish Open at Royal Aberdeen.

Stephen Watson is at Hoylake all this week for BBC Newsline.

In five years, the famous yellow leaderboard will be at Royal

Portrush. This week it's at Royal Liverpool, were for Northern Irish

golfers are trying to win the biggest tournaments. One man has

already done that. Darren Clarke was the champion in 2011. Graeme

Mcdowell arrives here in fine form, fresh from his French Open triumph.

Rory McIlroy will have been a bit frustrated with his performance at

the Scottish open, failing to capitalise after breaking a record

in round one. He's still playing very well as is the fourth local

qualifier here. I will be reporting all this week.

Finally, Derry City seem to have rediscovered their mojo.

They beat Bray Wanderers 5-0 yesterday -

and will be back in Europa League action later in the week.

Cliftonville start their Champions League campaign tomorrow night

A lot of people are off on their holidays now. Some of our reviewers

in the north coast spotted a cruise ship coming into ports. You can see

the little boats as the people were getting off. Unfortunately it looks

like they ran into dark clouds. The good news is it isn't looking like

that for the rest the week. It will be changeable with further rain at

times but we will have dry days too, particularly Tuesday and

Thursday. It looks like the second half the week will bring

temperatures into the midst or low 20s. Some sharp rain through the

course of the afternoon today but it's just clearing away from the

County Down coast. A nice evening to come with sunshine. Quite warm in

places but it will turn fresh as the night goes on. Temperatures in

single figures in the countryside. A couple of showers around for the

most part dry night. To begin with tomorrow it will be cool and fresh,

but with light winds it should start to feel quite warm in the sun. One

or two showers may come through, especially through the morning but

otherwise drive. By lunchtime, temperatures should be in the high

teens. In fine weather around tomorrow afternoon. Temperatures up

teens. In fine weather around to 18 degrees. Most places

teens. In fine weather around some sunshine at times. There will

be areas of cloud. By the end of the day we should see temperatures up to

20 degrees. If you are planning a barbecue, tomorrow is not a bad day

habits. There is some rain to come in from the West tomorrow evening,

giving us a wet night. The breeze picks up two and also a warm night

to come. That's a sign of things warming up from Wednesday on routes.

More humid weather likely from Wednesday with showers around and

temperatures up to 20 degrees. There is a should be a fine day with

sunshine and temperatures up to 24 degrees.

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