Riots at Ardoyne

A famous flashpoint in West Belfast between Catholic and Protestant communities is Ardoyne, an area further west along the Crumlin Road. Holy Cross Church, shown above, is the primary Catholic place of worship in the area. The video below shows the height of the rioting season last July when Loyalists march toward Ardoyne under the banner of King William of Orange’s victory over Catholic King James at the Battle of the Boyne staking British claim to the island in the late 17^th century.

The Crimestopper vehicles and riot police are out in full force to protect a clash between both communities.