Protestors Could Stop Community Groups' Use Of Columb Barracks

The gates to the barracks were closed last month when over 30 protestors blocked the path of a bus.

Protestors have put the future use of community groups in a former midlands army barracks in doubt.

That's according to Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy, who condemns the demonstrations which took place outside Columb Barracks in Mullingar last month.

The gates of the site were closed two weeks ago, after 30 protestors blocked the path of a bus trying to enter the barracks.

Deputy Troy says the community groups won't be disturbed, if there are no more demonstrations:

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