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Bonfire next to main road is set alight in Derry

Bonfire next to main road is set alight in Derry
BBC Northern Ireland Saturday 15 August 2026, 23:19 UTC 1 min read
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Photos of First Minister Michelle O'Neill and union jacks were among the items attached to the pallets.

Photos of First Minister Michelle O'Neill and union jacks were among the items attached to the pallets.
Bonfire (ORG) Derry Photos (LOCATION) Michelle O'Neill (PERSON)
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