Thousands gather in Oughterard silent protest over proposed direct provision centre

Thousands of people joined a silent-protest yesterday outside the former Connemara Gateway Hotel, and a 24-hour presence is continuing there today.

Thousands gather in Oughterard silent protest over proposed direct provision centre

Campaigners objecting to plans for a Direct Provision Centre at Oughterard in Co Galway say it's about planning - not racism.

Thousands of people joined a silent-protest yesterday outside the former Connemara Gateway Hotel, and a 24-hour presence is continuing there today.

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