Large crowds gather here in Cork and across the country for Trump protests
A large crowd has gathered here in Cork and in Dublin to protest against Donald Trump's visit to Ireland.
The demonstration on the Grand Parade has attracted a number of protesters who say Trump's visit shouldn't have happened meanwhile at the Garden of Remembrance the protest features a giant balloon of the US President dressed as an angry baby.
The crowd - featuring activists, politicians and members of the public - will march to the GPO with anti-Trump banners.
Solidarity's Fiona Ryan is one of the speakers this evening on the Grande Parade and she says people have a number of reasons why they want to demonstrate against his visit:
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