Man sets himself on fire during protest in Dublin

A man is recovering in hospital this morning after setting himself on fire during a protest at an unofficial halting site in the Coolock area of north Dublin last night.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2008 - 08:58

A man is recovering in hospital this morning after setting himself on fire during a protest at an unofficial halting site in the Coolock area of north Dublin last night.

The incident happened at around 8pm during a demonstration by members of the Travelling community on Oscar Traynor Road.

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