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Thousands take part in Larne UVF gun-running commemoration Thousands take part in Larne UVF gun-running commemoration
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Thousands of people are attending a parade in Larne to commemorate the Ulster Volunteer Force gun-running 100 years ago. Thousands of people have taken part in a parade in Larne to commemorate the Ulster Volunteer Force gun-running 100 years ago.
In 1914 loyalists imported guns and ammunition from Germany into the County Antrim port to prepare to resist Home Rule for Ireland.In 1914 loyalists imported guns and ammunition from Germany into the County Antrim port to prepare to resist Home Rule for Ireland.
Many of those marching in the parade are in period costume and there are also several period vehicles. Many of those marching in the parade were in period costume, and several vehicles from the era were on show.
The return leg is expected later on Saturday afternoon. Paraders and bands came from all over Northern Ireland to take part.