Ireland: Activists plan protest outside of St. Vincent Secondary School in Dundalk afternoon of Aug. 18

Anti-immigration activists plan to protest near St. Vincent Secondary School in Dundalk from 14:00 on Aug. 18. The protest aims to denounce ongoing immigration policies in Ireland. Several hundred people are likely to attend. Counter-demonstrators could also attend; in previous events, limited violence erupted, and authorities carried out some arrests.

Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the event; localized transport and road travel disruptions are likely over the coming hours near the protest site. Clashes between protesters, counter-demonstrators, and authorities are possible.