Public urged to join Brexit protests this weekend

A series of demonstrations are set to take place along the Republic of Ireland/Northern Ireland border this Saturday in protest at the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union, writes Ultan Sherry.
The demonstrations, which are being organised by the group 'Border Communities against Brexit,’ include two in Cavan. They take place at Aghalane Bridge, just outside of Belturbet, and in Blacklion/Belcoo. Both start at 3pm.
In the wake of British Prime Minister Theresa May’s announcement over the weekend that the UK would trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty next March to formally begin exit negotiations, and the upcoming protests on Saturday, The Anglo-Celt spoke to Fr Joe McVeigh, founder of 'Border Communities against Brexit’.
“There’s quite a bit of talk about it in the last few days. Whether that translates into bodies on the ground, I don’t know. We would though like to see a large number there on Saturday from all backgrounds. It’s a big issue for everybody, especially those living along the border,” Fr McVeigh told the Celt.

'Anger’
The mood among people in the border regions appears as sceptical as ever. “There’s quite a bit of annoyance and anger among many people of all persuasions. The North needs the support of the European community to continue the work of the Peace Process. As somebody said to me recently, the hard work that went into it could be undone now if the go ahead was given to this notion of a hard Brexit,” Fr Mc Veigh remarked.
With the protests only days away now, the priest has made one last appeal to people to turn up on Saturday. “I want to appeal to all the people in the Cavan area, Belturbet and all along the border to come out and show their support. We want to make sure our voices are respected and that we get a special deal with Europe,” he concluded.