Roscrea is 'completely against racism': Tippeary town holds rally in support of asylum seekers

The crowd at the rally in support of asylum seekers at Roscrea. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

Roscrea is "completely against racism" and "refugees are welcome", a rally in support of asylum seekers in the Tipperary town has heard.

More than 60 people from nearby towns including Cloughjordan, Nenagh, Clonmel, and Cashel turned up for an anti-racism rally which included some of the local asylum seekers.