Finlay calls for resolution in Rasharkin

Ballymoney Councillor John Finlay has condemned the latest attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall this week and called for immediate action and resolution in an effort to stop future attacks.

“This latest attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall is another blatant act of sectarianism and intimidation of Protestants in the area. I want to see an immediate resolution to the problems being experienced in Rasharkin as these attacks cannot and must not be allowed to continue, especially as we enter the summer months.

Protestants’ in the area just want to be left alone and for attacks to stop. They want a peaceful summer without fear of intimidation.

I call upon the Sinn Fein member for North Antrim to work with me to see that further attacks are prevented. Leadership must be offered on his behalf to the youth in the community to stop these mindless and childish acts of sectarianism.

I want to see us move beyond all this and for mutual respect to be upheld. Orangemen have a right to be there. There are many Catholics in the area now, but I believe that the majority of them do not want any trouble and that they do respect our Orange culture.

Unfortunately my culture is being jumped upon by a small section of society just out to cause trouble. They are criminals, not martyrs. ” said the DUP councillor.