Irish People to protest against return of border checks

Irish People to protest against return of border checks

A group of residents have called for mass demonstrations along the Irish border the day after Brexit, when Britain leaves the European Union and takes the north of Ireland with it.

'Border Communities Against Brexit' have launched a new billboard at Stormont to announce a day of protest on March 30, when the remilitarisation of the border through Ireland is set to get underway.

Politicians from the north's main pro-Remain parties also turned out for the event, including representatives from Sinn Fein, the SDLP and the Alliance Party.

Group spokesman Declan Fearon announced several locations for the border demonstrations on March 30, including at border crossing points in Counties Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry.

Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson backed the call to protest. "The least damaging option for the people in the north of Ireland is the backstop, and as we stand here today we have the DUP and the Brexiteers trying to tear up that backstop," she said.

Anderson added: “We call on the people not to allow those who are playing fast and loose with the Good Friday Agreement to continue on with the reckless behaviour of the Brexiteers in the House of Commons and to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of the Border Communities Against Brexit on March 30. Regardless of what you are doing, it is crucially important that you stand up for your rights.