For work on the role of civic society:

See Dominic’s article on S Patrick’s day in Belfast and Milena’s paper on Belfast and Shared Space and lots of other interesting papers are  all available here:

Man who shouted Irish republican slogan Tiocfaidh ar la outside Belfast McDonald's is convicted of disorderly behaviour

I think the case outlines a number of reasons marching and there is argument between emotional distress and constitutional rights. Issues appear to me to include, are emblems speech- if so, is it ‘fighting speech’ and is insurance Ordinance a mandatory requirement for granting permits? 
432 U.S. 43 (1977) found offence breaching 1212 Ordinance #996. However 69 Ill.2d 605 (1978) found freedom of speech does not constitute as fighting ‘nor can anticipation of a hostile audience justify the prior decision’. And 578 F.2d 1197 (1978) found insurance is legitimate. I don’t know the final decisions but it’s been cited.

432 U.S. 43 (1977): http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar_case?case=12634874511090553174&q=National+Socialist+Party+of+America+v.+Village+of+Skokie&hl=en&as_sdt=2006

69 Ill.2d 605 (1978): http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar_case?case=17510173235257716057&q=National+Socialist+Party+of+America+v.+Village+of+Skokie&hl=en&as_sdt=2006

578 F.2d 1197 (1978): http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar_case?case=7369966442251414810&q=National+Socialist+Party+of+America+v.+Village+of+Skokie&hl=en&as_sdt=2006

A Citation: http://digitalcommons.law.yale.edu/fss_papers/2772

In the world for those living within its territories. Can the EU ever truly embrace the diversity of all the various cultures and people groups living within its borders, whether the change necessary is initiated by these far right groups or the moderates in power within the EU today like Hollande, Cameron and Merkel? Are we seeing the disintegration of the European identity and the rise of national identities emerging and consolidating themselves in the midst of the creation of a European identity in a more political and inclusive way?

P.s here is the Aljazeera link, I just noticed I didn't appear in the post below:

There is a big campaign or at least in the spending aspect of it to promote Gaelic and raise its profile across Scotland both to reverse the trend its decline in respect of numbers speaking the language and additionally also to embrace it as an official language and celebrate its presence and traditional heritage in the dialogue of Scotland. There are debates over whether such resource funding are worth it or not, as following news program shows: 
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EipiNgMQFFE

As for its connection to nationalism it is perhaps a subtle expression, there is also a large debate about whether its promotion is a nationalist propaganda tool especially in light of the referendum. Gaelic's profile is rising although and i think it is a good thing in embracing culture and history.

In my area there are ethnic events which are very much open to all, for example they is an annual Caribbean festival in the local park, it is very much promoted as an event for all to attend and celebrate no matter regardless of ethnic identity. I think ethnic events which are perhaps more political or exclude or offend (also in a historical way) another group can be exclusive.

Although sporting events are generally inclusive, I also find that they can be exclusive in some ways, for example they are very nationalistic or location specific to the teams/sports persons identity, and unfortunately this can cause conflict between groups, for example football riots and hooliganism. 
My friend told me about this particularly bad recent clash between two teams in Greece:

I think sport is a powerful example of the possibilities. The Olympic ideals themselves express a type of global citizenship. But sport is also a vehicle for particularism. As you suggest, in a divided society it is undoubtedly a policy tool.

Check out he work of Peaceplayers International along with he Irish Football Association, Gaelic Athletic Association and Ulster Rugby:

London: Inclusive for spectators. World Olympic Games for competitors is inclusive:http://www.swimsa.org/Modules_BE/AdminConsole/Contentmanager/data/file/POLICY-GENERAL-SELECTION-CRITERIA-FOR-THE-OLYMPIC-GAMES-LONDON-2012.pdf 
12th July: Inclusive for parades’ people and for spectators. Appears exclusive for Christianity, for example, there are no references to other countries in the images. 
Canada Day: From the images it is difficult to identify the three groups’ separate identity therefore the images are inclusive as they have merged into one group. However as there are no obvious foreign people the images are exclusive to Canadian people in the images- are other nations invited to attend?

In the UK we have Wales Biodiversity Week, National Bike Week, Manchester Mega Mela, International Women’s Day, Movember to name but a few with each cutting across cultural boundaries.

his webpage explains the open ceremony by the Technical Director, Piers Shepperd, who "said last night's event was the best yet and proof the UK leads the world in staging such extravaganzas. A number of technologies were used for the first time and a range of British companies helped deliver the audacious showpieces."

I felt that what was being shown was where Britain had come from ... with an ironical ending about what we might be loosing. Though the technical brilliance of the extravaganza is what can be achieved.

As Dominic says, it was telling Britain's story, and if you could see the actors in the arena, from peop;le of the Britain's diverse culture.

BF have visited Blackburn - Golding with a camera crew in tow touring motels, taxi offices etc warning staff to be on the lookout for paedophiles ( BF helpfully dished out leaflets explaining what to look for and how to call their hotline.)

Al Jazeera article has several points of interest. No mention of the BNP/BF/EDL's symbiotic rivals MDL. (AFA and Red Action were much more serious about the work.) 
I would add the caveat that accessibility to mosques is dependent on sectarian attitudes which are prevalent in some.

At the core of much of this is a group of young men and their elder role models that like the buzz. For all the serious column inches and those genuinely put in fear by the existence of such groups, the reality is that it is very similar to football firms. Indeed many involved will mix political and football violence as part of their diet of feeling involved and vital. 
The point holds though that nobody changed their mind after a shoeing.

I think certain sporting events such as football, baseball, and basketball. Other sporting events can be quite exclusive. I will provide some links below concerning the problematic of traditionally "white" sports or sports teams and the inclusion of minorities, but especially the peoples of African descent. Some recent examples are European soccer, American and European tennis, and American ice hockey.

Many musical concerts provide great public spaces of inclusion.

I think certain sporting events such as football, baseball, and basketball. Other sporting events can be quite exclusive. I will provide some links below concerning the problematic of traditionally "white" sports or sports teams and the inclusion of minorities, but especially the peoples of African descent. Some recent examples are European soccer, American and European tennis, and American ice hockey.

Many musical concerts provide great public spaces of inclusion.

I think certain sporting events such as football, baseball, and basketball. Other sporting events can be quite exclusive. I will provide some links below concerning the problematic of traditionally "white" sports or sports teams and the inclusion of minorities, but especially the peoples of African descent. Some recent examples are European soccer, American and European tennis, and American ice hockey.

Many musical concerts provide great public spaces of inclusion.

I think certain sporting events such as football, baseball, and basketball. Other sporting events can be quite exclusive. I will provide some links below concerning the problematic of traditionally "white" sports or sports teams and the inclusion of minorities, but especially the peoples of African descent. Some recent examples are European soccer, American and European tennis, and American ice hockey.

Many musical concerts provide great public spaces of inclusion.

I think certain sporting events such as football, baseball, and basketball. Other sporting events can be quite exclusive. I will provide some links below concerning the problematic of traditionally "white" sports or sports teams and the inclusion of minorities, but especially the peoples of African descent. Some recent examples are European soccer, American and European tennis, and American ice hockey.

Many musical concerts provide great public spaces of inclusion.

Statistical projections of the influx of foreign tourists during the World Cup show that it won't be bigger than the regular number of these visitors.

Every day it seems more and more clear that this is about FIFA, big companies and the government embezzlers making more money for themselves.

What an interesting -and thought-provoking- event. Balancing everyone's rights is certainly complicated! One thing that came to mind while reading some of the comments below is the protests against an Islamic Centre (with a large focus and space dedicated to creating interfaith dialogues) that was proposed to be built near the site of the 11th September attacks. Some contrasting info: http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/06/06/new.york.ground.zero.mosque/ andhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/26/nyregion/26muslim.html?_r=0

I also kept thinking of this quote from Evelyn Hall (often attributed to Voltaire): "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it". Difficult advice to follow when deep emotions are involved as in many of the examples discussed here.

What an interesting -and thought-provoking- event. Balancing everyone's rights is certainly complicated! One thing that came to mind while reading some of the comments below is the protests against an Islamic Centre (with a large focus and space dedicated to creating interfaith dialogues) that was proposed to be built near the site of the 11th September attacks. Some contrasting info: http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/06/06/new.york.ground.zero.mosque/ andhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/26/nyregion/26muslim.html?_r=0

I also kept thinking of this quote from Evelyn Hall (often attributed to Voltaire): "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it". Difficult advice to follow when deep emotions are involved as in many of the examples discussed here.