Young kids were laughing and running about while the protesters were peaceful - but clearly determined
We visited Coolock in the aftermath of this week's disturbances - and the mood could not have been more different. Young kids were laughing and running about while the protesters were peaceful, but clearly determined.
READ MORE: Tánaiste says 'elements' at Coolock protest were 'determined on destruction and aggression' The crowd was good humoured - but several of them were carrying perspex face visors. That was a precaution against them being caught up in any incident where gardai used pepper spray like last night.
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