Bank branch closed to public during protest by anti-eviction campaigners

A branch of KBC bank in Cork City centre was closed to the public yesterday after a peaceful protest by anti-eviction campaigners.

As many as 100 protesters gathered outside the Lapp’s Quay branch of KBC at 11am with the aim of delivering a letter of protest.

Gardaí attended the scene but confirmed afterwards that it was a peaceful protest, with a decision taken to close the office to the public. Staff remained inside while a number of protesters, many holding banners, remained outside into the afternoon, alongside a small garda presence.