r/newry • u/Sirenofslatecity • Apr 18 '26
Head the ball Parade and donations
Parked the car and walked to our regular Chinese takeaway last night. While waiting for my order 2 of the parade lads came in with a bucket for donations, set it on the counter. Demanded that the lady should make a donation. She said no- due to the amount of customers she had to turn away yesterday, she lost income as the road was closed for the parade. They became threatening and told her she needs to donate to local people or there “will be consequences”
Is it not enough that the roads are closed to local business but workers and owners are also being threatened like this? I don’t care if people want to march but im sick of this shite
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u/FitheachRavens Apr 18 '26
Just remind them which town they are in, and any consequences that unfold will multiple in return with interest.
Don't see any points in those parades outside armistice unless they generate economic benefit to the local...which they don't. Just huge waste of taxpayers money that we all desperately need.