Around thirty people staged a protest over the weekend.
A group opposed to a direct provision centre opening in Offaly are planning to maintain a 24/7 vigil at the site.
Around thirty people staged a protest at the Marian Hostel in Tullamore on Saturday morning.
The first families are due to arrive at the centre this month -- with up to 168 people expected over the next ninety days.
One of the protesters, John McGee says they'll be following the lead taken at other locations:
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