Cliftonville Fans March to Irish Cup Semi-Final

0:00It's April 3rd. This is Europe News today, driven by AI tracking Europe in real time. Cliftonville faces holders Dungan and Swiss tonight in the Irish Cup semi-final at Windsor Park in Belfast, kicking off at 7.45 pm. Fans from Cliftonville FC supporters and Red Fanatics have organized the march with up to 150 people along a route from Broadway in Falls. Road junction, down Broadway, across the West Link, Glenmocken Street, Boucher Road, and into Windsor Way. This march the first time a fan walk like this has been notified to the Parades Commission, which approved it, but added strict conditions to keep. Things smooth. Past games at the park have seen serious trouble. Like disorder after last year's final, where Cliftonville lost on penalties and back on May 3rd, 2025, when eight officers got injured and property was damaged, the Commission stressed everyone must stick to the Public Processions Act, stay on route with no delays, and avoid anything provocative like banners, or clothing that could rob folks

1:04up in the area. Police in South Belfast echoed that, with super-intended Finala Dornan, saying they'll support peaceful marches, but crack down on crimes like, pyrotechnics, fans, keep it legal and respectful so the focus stays on the pitch.