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Orangemen Say "Sunday Racing Not For Us"

23 March 2004

The ruling body of the Orange Order has expressed its concerns about the continuing erosion of the Sabbath following the inauguration of Sunday racing at Downpatrick.

A spokesman for the Grand Lodge of Ireland said, "Racing on a Sunday has serious implications for those families who now have to work when ordinarily they would spend their Sunday engaged in worship and family activities. We see this as another nail in the coffin of the traditional Sunday".

"In this day and age it is difficult for families to find time to be together. Traditionally Sunday
has given many families the opportunity to get together, share a meal and catch up with what's been happening during the week".


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