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Chaos in Newtownmountkennedy: Gardaí Respond to Public Order Incidents and Protests

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Multiple incidents including protests, arrests, and fires have occurred in Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow. Read more for the latest updates!

In Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow, chaos ensued as Gardaí responded to multiple public order incidents and protests. A fire was reportedly started, leading to significant damage to several Garda patrol cars. The scene near a new IPAS development has been tense, with protestors expressing their frustrations over the past six weeks.

Protests outside a site earmarked for international protection applicants led to five arrests, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the area. Garda Public Order Units were deployed as clashes between anti-refugee protestors and officers escalated in Newtownmountkennedy. The situation remains volatile as authorities try to contain the unrest.

Despite efforts to maintain peace, three people were arrested following a fire at a disused property intended for asylum seekers. The incident adds to the series of clashes and disturbances that have plagued the town. With tensions running high, the community is on edge, awaiting resolution and hoping for a return to calm.

In the midst of the chaos, the resilience of the Newtownmountkennedy community shines as they navigate through the turmoil. The ongoing protests and clashes underscore the challenges faced by both authorities and protestors, reflecting broader societal issues. As the events unfold, the town remains a focal point of attention, drawing scrutiny and concern from across the region.

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Multiple squad cars damaged as gardaí respond to public order ... (thejournal.ie)

It is understood a fire has been started at the scene and multiple garda patrol cars have reportedly been damaged. Earlier footage on social media showed a ...

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“We do not have a voice anymore” say IPAS protestors in ... (Gript)

Protestors who have maintained a presence outside a new IPAS development in Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow over the last six weeks say they feel as if ...

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Five arrests at protest at site in Co Wicklow (RTE.ie)

Five people have been arrested at a protest at a site earmarked to accommodate international protection applicants in Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow.

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LIVE: Gardai rush to scene of disturbance outside site set to host ... (Dublin Live)

Several Garda Public Order Units have been spotted in the Wicklow town of Newtownmountkennedy tonight after anti-refugee protestors clashed with officers.

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Gardaí at scene of fire at disused property in Co Wicklow (Irish Examiner)

Protests have been ongoing at the site in Newtownmountkennedy which has been mooted as possible accommodation for international protection applicants.

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Gardai respond to public order incident at site reportedly set to ... (Irish Mirror)

Multiple Garda Public Order Units were deployed to the scene of clashes between anti-refugee protestors and officers in the Wicklow town of ...

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Three arrested and fire burns as Garda public order unit deployed to ... (Independent.ie)

Three people have been arrested this evening and a fire was seen burning at a site slated to house 160 asylum seekers in Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow.

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Scene of fire at site slated to house asylum seekers in ... (Independent.ie)

Three people have been arrested this evening and a fire was seen burning at a site slated to house 160 asylum seekers in Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow.

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Six arrested after gardaí 'attacked' at site for asylum seekers in ... (The Irish Times)

Gardaí deployed use of force, including pepper spray, after fires were lit, while an axe was recovered at the scene.

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Six arrested following disturbances at site earmarked for asylum ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The incident happened as protests had been staged outside the premises at River Lodge, known as Trudder House, in Newtownmountkennedy. Advertisement. A Garda ...

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Six arrested as Gardaí clash with protestors in ... (WicklowNews.Net)

There were tense and violent scenes in Newtownmountkennedy last night as riot Gardaí clashed with protestors at the site of a building earmarked for.

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Six arrests at protest over IPA accommodation in Wicklow (RTE.ie)

Six people have been arrested and three garda cars were damaged at a protest at a site earmarked to accommodate international protection applicants in ...

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Ireland at 'crossing point' with Newtownmountkennedy protest ... (Newstalk)

Gardaí came under attack yesterday at a house which has been earmarked for asylum seekers in Newtownmountkennedy in Wicklow.

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Five charged as garda commissioner condemns 'unacceptable ... (Irish Examiner)

Protests have been ongoing at the site at River Lodge, also known as Trudder House, in Newtownmountkennedy in recent weeks following confirmation that the ...

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Newtownmountkennedy as a local protest opposed to immigration ... (Gript)

Its an illegal offence under section 20 of the International Protection Act for an asylum seeker to arrive with either Fake documents or no documents at all.

In Newtownmountkennedy, the state has crossed the rubicon (Gript)

That pepper spray was deployed liberally. And that residents – even those not protesting – were effectively subjected to martial law as Gardai roamed housing ...

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Newtownmountkennedy protests: Four due in court after violent ... (The Irish Times)

McEntee and Harris back Garda handling of protests at site intended for use as accommodation for IP applicants.

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Court appearances due over Newtownmountkennedy protests (The Irish Times)

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Newtownmountkennedy - What Really Happened - Tipp FM (Tipp FM)

Six people were arrested last night in County Wicklow at a site earmarked for asylum seekers. Officers in riot gear were deployed after the situation in ...

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Four appear in court over Newtownmountkennedy incident (Limerick Leader)

Six arrests were made during what the garda described as “serious public disorder”. On Friday, four people appeared at Bray District Court in connection with ...

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Newtownmountkennedy: Four charged as Garda Inspector tells ... (thejournal.ie)

FOUR PEOPLE HAVE appeared in court charged following a public order incident at a site earmarked for asylum seekers in Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow last ...

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Four appear in court over Newtownmountkennedy incident (BreakingNews.ie)

Public order gardai were called to an incident at a site earmarked for asylum seekers at Trudder House, outside Newtownmountkennedy on Thursday.

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