MIGRATION

Man arrested at migration protest outside Roscrea hotel

A scuffle broke out at the demonstration as asylum seekers arrived to the hotel, leading to the arrest and release of one protestor

Demonstrators gathered on Monday outside the Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea, which has been earmarked for housing asylum seekers. Picture: X

A man has been arrested after scuffles broke out at a hotel in Co Tipperary as protesters gathered while asylum seekers were being brought on to the premises.

Demonstrators gathered on Monday outside the Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea, which has been earmarked for housing asylum seekers.

Gardaí and members of the garda public order unit formed a cordon at the entrance to the hotel while the international protection applicants were bussed to the hotel.