Thousands of farmers from across Ireland turned out to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal in Athlone. Video: Enda O'Dowd
Thousands of people attended a protest in Athlone, Co Westmeath, on Saturday against the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
On Friday, European Union states approved the agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, although it still needs to be backed by MEPs.
The Irish Government voted against the deal in its current form, with senior Cabinet figures insisting that negotiations were not finalised.
Many at the protest said they were concerned the dealwould resu
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