In an apparent attempt to keep International Refugees out from Thornton Hall where three pigs had their throats cut, Gardaí have confirmed they have charged a man with the incident. Gardaí were called out to a premises in Killsallaghan, Co. Dublin on Wednesday evening, 26th June 2024 at approximately 5.30pm. They said;
”Two animals discovered at the location with injuries were attended to by a vet and subsequently euthanised. A third animal was taken into care.
Shortly afterwards, a man (30’s) was arrested and detained at a North Dublin Garda Station for an alleged offence under the Criminal Justice, Public Order Act, 1994. He has since been charged and will appear before Swords District Court on Tuesday, 16th July 2024.
Investigations are ongoing.
An Garda Síochána would appeal to any person with any information on this incident to contact investigating Gardaí at Swords Garda station 01- 6664700 or the Garda Confidential Phone number 1800 666 111.”
There is little doubt this was an action to keep Muslim Asylum Seekers from entering the lands as it would be deemed unclean ground in their faith. As tensions continue to mount locals have maintained a 24 vigil at the entrance of the site. They are demanding to know what is going on.
Meath Live spoke to a local yesterday at Thornton Hall entrance who declined to comment on the incident.
At this weeks monthly meeting of Meath County Councillors members have expressed their concerns too, with the ongoing situation. At yesterday’s Ashbourne Municipal meeting it was unanimously agreed by the six elected councillors to write to The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to seek further clarification as to what is actually going on. Cllr Joe Bonner confirmed the action and has said ” We will also write to the local TD’s and request a meeting. As public representatives we should be kept up to date with developments and this is not the case. We have a right to know and to be able to inform our constituents.
