Disgraceful events are occurring in the heart of Ireland – Athlone.

This story comes from The Journal, an online Irish publication.

Below that, we publish a statement from the anti-racist Athlone For All organisation.

Numerous public representatives, mass organisations, community groups and individuals have been approached for comment and positive action.

Link :

“We were so scared” – Racists attack Athlone accommodation centre – Gardaí Stand Idly By

The Journal Story :

‘We were so scared’: Protesters broke through garda barrier at Athlone accommodation centre

Up to 100 men were moved into a state-run site for people seeking international protection in Athlone last week.

4.49pm, 9 Dec 2024

ANTI-MIGRANT GROUPS BROKE through garda lines at an accommodation centre in Athlone yesterday, gaining access to the site while people hid inside.

A number of people who were in the accommodation centre at the time described themselves as being terrified as a group of men got through the garda barrier, with a member of security injured amid the scenes.

The demonstrations also resulted in the centre’s generator being damaged – causing residents to have no power for most of the last 24 hours.

It was the latest in a string of incidents targeting asylum-seekers in the town in recent days.

In a statement tonight, the government department in charge of the site and the broader asylum system said that a “number of unauthorised people” entered the Midlands Accommodation Centre in Athlone.

“During the disturbance, a member of the onsite security team was injured. There were no injuries to residents of the centre,” the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth said.

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