Supporters threaten more protests over Quinn jailing

Further protests over the jailing of Seán Quinn are not being ruled out following a cross-border picket by supporters of the former billionaire businessman on both sides of the border yesterday.

A group of around 100 people including Quinn Group workers, former staff, and locals took part in a well-orchestrated and good-humoured blockade of various plants in the Quinn Group which are now outside the family’s control in Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, and Derrylin, Co Fermanagh.

Lorries, agricultural machinery, and other large vehicles were used to block the entrances to firms including Quinn Packaging, Quinn Therm, and Quinn Cement.