Sit-in protest mum enjoys new baby and her freedom

A NEW mum who gave birth under Garda protection last night revealed she was looking forward to spending quality time with her family.

Former Thomas Cook worker Avril Boyne was cradling her new baby daughter Chelsea within hours of being removed from a sit-in protest by gardaí.

The 26-year-old revealed she then cried until she found out both she and her partner Ian Mahon were released from Garda custody by a judge.