Asylum seekers moved into former Cork B&B as protests to continue

Local activist asks that any future protests happen away from Abbeyville House in Fermoy 'as this is now a home for children'

Protest placards at Abbeyville House in Fermoy today. Picture: Larry Cummins

A group of 52 asylum seekers has taken up residence at a former B&B in Fermoy, Co Cork, which has been the scene of an anti-migrant protest since late last year.

The group, which is made up entirely of families, was bussed to Abbeyville House in the town at approximately 2pm today and driven through the back entrance of the property.