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Members of the Garda Public Order Unit in Letterkenny on Saturday. (North West Newspix)
Gardaí have confirmed that two public gatherings in Letterkenny passed off peacefully.
Around 1,500 people attended demonstrations, which took place back-to-back at the town’s Market Square.
A United Against Racism rally was held shortly after noon before a march and protest - attended by a larger crowd - which organisers said were about illegal immigration.
Amid a large garda presence, including the Public Order Unit in riot gear and the Air Support Unit, just one arrest was made.
A man in his 30s was arrested for public order offences. The man was later released without charge.
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A Garda spokesperson told Donegal Live: “The events passed off peacefully and attendees dispersed without incident.”
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