Library staff have been subjected to intimidation and harassment in recent days.
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY in Cork City was forced to close today as a result of an anti-LGBTQI+ protest being held there.
“In light of planned demonstrations on Grand Parade, Cork City Library will close to the public at 12.30pm on Saturday 29th July,” the council said. “The City Library was forced to close today due to public safety concerns. As part of a protest on Grand Parade a banner was mounted across the entrance without permission.“This request was refused and resulted in an escalation of a tense situation. Having liaised with An Garda Síochana it was decided it would be unsafe for library staff to attempt to remove the banner.
Photos from the scene of the protest show a number of protestors with Irish flags and a large banner covering the entrance of the library. A counter demonstration was also held.“Clear actions of heightened harassment by a v small minority, &now forcing the closure of a public library &intimidation of staff who are now locking themselves in their offices;
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