Greater Ardoyne Residents Collective

The Greater Ardoyne Residents Collective (GARC) was one of a number of residents groups set up, in nationalist areas across Northern Ireland, to protest at loyal order parades. GARC was established in 2009 following violence after an Orange Order parade passed along the Crumlin Road close to Ardoyne. The GARC appeared to be opposed to Sinn Féin and it was reported in the media that it was aligned with dissident republicans; a claim it denied. GARC appeared to have been established as an alternative to the Crumlin Ardoyne Residents Association (CARA). "The Greater Ardoyne Residents Collective was established in 2009 in response to Loyal Order Parades being forced through our community. That regularly cause militarised curfews, inevitable rioting, negative community tensions and the demonisation of Ardoyne residents. The primary function of G.A.R.C. is to properly represent the opinion of greater Ardoyne and prevent future secterian marches. No Parades - No Violence". Blog entry by GARC, (downloaded 22 August 2012).