Tara campaigners stage musical protest outside Dáil

Campaigners gathered outside Dáil Eireann earlier today to continue their protest against the development of the M3 motorway near the historic Hill Of Tara.

More than 20 harpists from TaraHarpers played their instruments on the streets outside the Government Buildings to demonstrate against the proposed route.

Hollywood star Stuart Townsend spoke out in support of the action.

"All along we've always said, we understand that Meath residents don't want to sit in traffic any more than I do," he said.

"But obviously you need to balance that out with environmental and heritage protection."