Several anti-water charges protests taking place Leeside

It comes ahead of a national protest in the capital later this month.

Irish Water is being met with renewed resistance Leeisde this week.

Five protests were mounted by residents in Curraheen housing estate, Ard Cashel housing estate in Watergrasshill, Brooklodge in Glanmire, Gratten Street in the city and Leesdale housing estate in anticipation of the arrival of Irish Water.

It comes ahead of a national protest in Dublin at the end of the month which hundreds of Cork anti-water charges protesters say they'll attend.

Speaking to RedFM News Leesdale resident Darren says the movement never died down but events in recent weeks have inspired people to get back out. 

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