Cork library closes after protesters mount banner across entrance without permission

A request to remove the banner 'resulted in an escalation of a tense situation,' said Cork City Libraries 

A protest outside the city library on Grand Parade. Picture: Larry Cummins 

A library in Cork was forced to close on Saturday after a banner was mounted by protesters across the entrance without permission.

Cork City Library on Grand Parade made the decision to close to the public from 12.30pm.The decision was "taken in the interests of the safety and well-being of the public and library staff".