Around ten thousand farmers and supporters have gathered in Athlone to protest against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
The demonstration is underway since 11am, with participants marching towards the Technological University of the Shannon's Midlands campus for a rally this afternoon.
Protesters are calling on Ireland to continue opposing the deal, despite it securing enough support from other EU states to move forward.
Oli Warner reports.
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Local farmer Peter Keaveney is at the rally. He told John Mulligan that Irish farmers are 100% against this deal.
