20,000 rally in Athlone as farmers oppose EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farmers and supporters staged a nationwide show of opposition amid fears the EU-Mercosur deal could undermine Irish agriculture
Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 - 17:25
Zoey Geary and Cillian Sherlock

An estimated 20,000 protesters gathered in Athlone on Friday to oppose the Mercosur agreement, the landmark trade deal between the EU and South America.

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