Ireland

Hundreds take part in anti-immigration protest in Dublin

There was also a counter protest expressing support for refugees.

Protesters take part in an anti-immigration protest in the centre of Dublin
Protesters take part in an anti-immigration protest in the centre of Dublin (Evan Treacy/PA)

Hundreds of anti-immigration protesters have held a march in Dublin amid a large Garda presence.

The crowds gathered at the Garden of Remembrance on Monday afternoon before proceeding along O’Connell Street.

Many of the protesters held Irish flags and placards bearing messages such as “Irish Lives Matter” and “Coolock Says No”, while there were chants including “get them out”.

The counter protest outside the GPO on O’Connell Street
The counter protest outside the GPO on O’Connell Street (Evan Treacy/PA)

Around 200 people took part in counter demonstration outside the GPO, where people held banners which read: “Unite against racism. Refugees welcome.”

Gardai formed a line outside the GPO to ensure the anti-immigration protesters and counter-demonstrators were kept apart.

A Garda spokeswoman said no arrests were reported.