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It was announced in mid May that The Avon hotel, situated in a scenic area among the Wicklow mountains and lakes on the outskirts of Blessington, is to transition soon from housing Ukrainians to becoming an IPAS centre for international migrants. This has attracted considerable local opposition, even from the Sinn Fein TD, John Brady, a very unusual phenomenon on mass migration issues in Ireland.
In any case a number of protest marches were held through the village and in time (aided by many veterans of these protests from Coolock and Tallaght direction) a 24/7 protest camp was set up at the entrance to the hotel. Supporting this camp has not been easy for many of those who do so, because of the endless abuse they receive, accusing them of being 'racist' etc etc.
However, although probably only a minority, they have stuck to their guns and determinedly support this protest, as you can see in the accompanying interview with Colm, Fiona and Darren.
by Brian Nugent, http://www.orwellianireland.com .