May Day weekend – Celebrations should not be tarnished

Tomorrow should be a day of celebration — not confrontation.

The majority of Irish people want to enjoy a peaceful May Day weekend rather than a holiday marred by protest. That should be taken on board by anti-globalisation protesters, be they genuinely concerned individuals or violent anarchists, as Ireland approaches the climax of its European presidency by welcoming ten new member states to the EU club.

The last thing people want is troublemakers fomenting violence on the streets of our cities and towns.