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Asylum seekers moved into former Cork B&B as protests to continue

Local activist asks that any future protests happen away from Abbeyville House in Fermoy 'as this is now a home for children'
Asylum seekers moved into former Cork B&B as protests to continue

A group of 52 asylum seekers has taken up residence at a former B&B in Fermoy, Co Cork, which has been the scene of an anti-migrant protest since late last year.

The group, which is made up entirely of families, was bussed to Abbeyville House in the town at approximately 2pm today and driven through the back entrance of the property.

A small crowd of about 20 people had gathered outside the Tudor-style building to protest after news of the arrival broke on social media. Gardaí had been maintaining a heavy presence in the town and sealed off the front entrance to the property just before the buses arrived.

Protesters have been camped by the main gate of the former guesthouse for the past 18 weeks, since news emerged that it was to house international protection applicants. They say they will continue with their protest. Abbeyville House has not operated as a B&B for a number of years.

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