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Coolock Chaos: Digger Set Ablaze at Proposed Asylum Seeker Site Sparks Controversy

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Dramatic scenes unfold in Coolock as tensions rise over asylum seeker site, leading to a fiery public order incident. Get the full scoop here!

The quiet neighborhood of Coolock in Dublin was thrown into chaos as a digger was set on fire at the proposed asylum seeker site. Gardaí labeled it a 'public order incident,' with the Malahide Road closed off to traffic. Footage circulating on social media captured the flames engulfing the area, adding fuel to the escalating tensions. Protests and standoffs between authorities and protesters further intensified the situation, creating a stir in the community.

The disturbance at the Coolock site, earmarked for asylum seekers, escalated as fires broke out, disrupting the planned development. A JCB digger was destroyed in the blaze, symbolizing the growing resistance to the project. Despite efforts to dismantle the camp using the digger, the situation spiraled out of control, drawing attention to the underlying tensions surrounding asylum seekers in the area.

The former Crown Paints factory on the Malahide Road turned into a battleground as emergency services rushed to the scene of the fire. The destruction of machinery and property highlighted the deep-rooted concerns and opposition present in the community. With ongoing protests and disturbances, the fate of the asylum seeker site hangs in the balance, reflecting a larger societal divide on immigration policies.

In a twist of events, the Coolock site saw a clash between protesters and authorities, leading to a fiery showdown. The intensity of the situation mirrored the growing discontent and resistance against the planned asylum seeker development. As the flames subsided, the aftermath of the incident left a lingering impact, underscoring the complexities and challenges in addressing immigration issues in the region.

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Digger set on fire at Coolock site of proposed asylum seeker ... (Irish Examiner)

A garda spokesperson described it as a 'public order incident' while also confirming that the Malahide Road is currently closed.

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Fires lit at Coolock site set to be used for IPAs (RTE.ie)

Gardaí have described it as a public order incident and have diverted traffic including around the Malahide Road. Footage posted on social media shows a fire ...

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Large fire at site earmarked for asylum seekers in Coolock, Dublin (The Irish Times)

A JCB has been gutted in the fire at a makeshift anti-immigration camp as protesters engage in standoff with gardaí.

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Gardaí at scene of fire at site of proposed asylum seeker ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Footage on social media shows the fire destroyed a JCB digger, which was being used to dismantle the camp, before spreading to other areas. Advertisement. The ...

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Coolock protests: Fires break out at site earmarked for asylum seekers (Newstalk)

A number of fires have broken out during disturbances at a Dublin site that is due to be developed for asylum seekers.

'Public order incident' in Coolock as footage shows fire at site of anti ... (thejournal.ie)

Emergency services are currently at the scene of the former Crown Paints factory on the Malahide Road, where it's understood a fire has broken out.

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Fire breaks out at Coolock site marked for asylum-seekers, extra ... (Independent.ie)

Incident follows a Garda operation to clear encampment used by protesters at the site which is set to house asylum seekersAn Garda Síochana public order ...

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LIVE: Fires rage as protestors block road outside site set to host ... (Dublin Live)

The former Crown Paints factory site has been the subject of a number of local protests this year.

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Dublin: Fires lit at Coolock earmarked for asylum seekers (BBC News)

Work was due to begin on the Malahide Road site this week, Irish broadcaster RTÉ reports. Gardaí (Irish police) have described it as a public order incident and ...

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Violent clashes as gardaí targeted with fireworks and bricks at ... (Independent.ie)

Gardaí and fire service crews have come under attack amid disturbances in Coolock in Dublin at a site which is due to be developed to house asylum seekers.

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Councillors condemn Coolock violence and criticise authorities ... (The Irish Times)

Gardaí made a number of arrests during clashes with anti-immigration protesters at the site on Malahide Road on Monday. Workers had earlier tried to access the ...

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From morning to night: How the clashes in Coolock developed (RTE.ie)

Since March, a protest camp has been in place outside the former Crown Paints factory site in Coolock. The entrance to the site is on the Malahide Road, a key ...

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15 charged after anti-immigration rioting in Coolock appear in court (Irish Examiner)

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said those involved in the violent protests in North Dublin on Monday will face the 'full rigours of the law'

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Taoiseach criticises 'reprehensible' scenes in Coolock (Newstalk)

Several people were arrested during violent scenes in Coolock at a site which is due to house International Protection applicants.

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15 people appear in court following Coolock disturbance (Limerick Leader)

Fifteen people have appeared in court charged with a range of public order offences following scenes of disorder and clashes with Irish police in Dublin.

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Protesters arrested after clashes with gardaí at Coolock asylum site ... (Independent.ie)

Gardaí remain at the scene of a serious public order incident at a site in Coolock, north Dublin that is earmarked for asylum seekers.

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15 charged in relation to Coolock public order incident (RTE.ie)

Fifteen people have been brought before a special setting of Dublin District Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice tonight, where they were charged with ...

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Coolock violence: Fifteen people appear in court after anti ... (The Irish Times)

Gardaí have arrested 19 people during clashes with anti-immigration protesters at a site earmarked for asylum seekers in Coolock, north Dublin.

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Coolock violence: Garda concern mounting about security threat ... (The Irish Times)

A Garda car was set alight and two Dublin Bus vehicles were surrounded by protesters opposed to IP applicants being housed in a former paint factory.

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Fifteen people appear in court following Coolock unrest (BreakingNews.ie)

It comes after a major disturbance erupted at a site designated to accommodate asylum seekers in North Dublin.

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Coolock: 15 people appear in court charged with public order offences (thejournal.ie)

Thirteen men and two women appeared before a late night sitting at the Criminal Courts of Justice last night. It came after major disturbances erupted at a site ...

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19 arrested and 15 charged following Coolock unrest (FM104)

15 people have been charged, and four more are expected to face the courts this morning.

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Coolock chaos: Gardaí to investigate if attacks could lead to ... (Irish Examiner)

The Garda Commissioner indicated more people would be charged overnight in relation to the incidents, and praised the actions of members of An Garda ...

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Coolock protests hijacked by 'thugs', says Taoiseach (RTE.ie)

The Taoiseach has said no amount of community engagement could have prevented the public order incident that unfolded in Coolock in Dublin yesterday.

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Coolock violence: gardaí maintain presence near factory after ... (The Irish Times)

Concerns are mounting within An Garda Síochána about a growing, complex and volatile security threat in north Dublin after clashes between gardaí and protesters ...

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Taoiseach: 'Sheer thuggery' in Coolock 'will not be tolerated in this ... (Newstalk)

The unrest began when a protest outside a former factory that has been earmarked for asylum seeker accommodation turned violent. More than 200 Gardaí were ...

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Gardaí 'extremely fortunate' not to suffer serious injuries during ... (Irish Examiner)

Frontline gardaí were potentially exposed to “extremely volatile and dangerous conditions” at the scene of public disorder in north Dublin yesterday because ...

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Coolock locals on unrest: 'We're like prisoners in our own home' (The Irish Times)

On Tuesday morning, locals in Coolock were reacting to serious civil unrest that unfolded in the environs of the old Crown Paints factory, where the ...

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Why I won't bother condemning the Coolock rioters (Gript)

There is something almost poetic, I think, about the fact that the site for Ireland's latest eruption of violent disorder over the Government's immigration ...

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Owners of proposed Coolock asylum centre have pocketed more ... (Gript)

One of Townbe owners lives in Switzerland, Far From the Madding Crowd. MATT TREACY on the company behind the proposed Coolock asylum centre which has ...

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Coolock unrest: Bail for six people charged in connection with ... (Irish Examiner)

They have all been granted €200 bail with various conditions to stay away from the Crown Paints Factory on Malahide Road or only pass through it.

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Coolock disorder will have no impact on asylum seeker housing ... (Newstalk)

Yesterday's violent scenes in Coolock will not have any impact on plans to house asylum seekers in the area - Justice Minister.

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Protesters set up new camp at Coolock site earmarked for asylum ... (Irish Examiner)

The camp at the former Crown Paints premises was originally cleared by Monday morning, sparking an angry response from anti-immigrant protesters.

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Six people granted bail following public order incidents in Coolock (BreakingNews.ie)

Five men and a woman appeared at Dublin District Court on Tuesday before Judge Cephas Power and Judge Maire Conneely.

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Coolock: Disinformation included claims about 'unvetted males' and ... (thejournal.ie)

ARSON AT A site for asylum seekers in north Dublin yesterday was followed by a day of clashes between gardaí and violent protesters.

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