Dundrum residents opposing asylum centre plans don't want violence 'like in Coolock'

Sitting in chairs in the sun,  sipping tea, the scenes in the Co Tipperary village are in marked contrast to Coolock, with residents using the courts in a bid to stop IPAs moving in

A 'Welcome to Dundrum' sign in Dundrum, Co Tipperary. Picture: Alison O'Reilly

Protesters who brought a High Court legal challenge to try and stop an asylum seeker centre from expanding in Co Tipperary have warned similar groups from around the country to “stay away” saying: “There will be no violence like in Coolock.” 

This week an application for an emergency injunction to stop Dundrum House Hotel turning into a full-time asylum seeker centre was refused by Judge David Holland.