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Should this migrant boat bonfire go ahead?

A bonfire in Co Tyrone has sparked controversy ahead of the twelfth of July celebrations. It come...

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11.29 10 Jul 2025


Should this migrant boat bonfire go ahead?


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11.29 10 Jul 2025


A bonfire in Co Tyrone has sparked controversy ahead of the twelfth of July celebrations. It comes after a boat containing more than a dozen life-sized mannequins wearing life jackets was erected on top of the bonfire in Moygashel on the outskirts of Dungannon.

The display is believed to resemble the scandal of ‘mass illegal immigration’.

Many people are horrified by this display saying, “it resembles sickening racist and far-right attitudes” while others say it is a form of "artistic protest".

Should freedom of expression play a part here, or should topics like immigration be kept to a minimum?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Sinn Féin's Assembly member for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Colm Gildernew, as well as Phoenix Editor, Paddy Prendiville, Executive Editor of Daily Mail, John Lee and listeners.

Image: @GildernewColm on Twitter


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