The protest which was planned to take place from the Arm Road area of Castlerea has now been suspended by organisers.

He added he was happy to debate with anyone and called on those responsible to allow the democratic process to take its course. 

Those in attendance expressed anger with what they said was a lack of consultation with local residents and public representatives.

It follows speculation 52 asylum-seekers or refugees would be accommodated in 13 apartments in the town.

Taking place over seven days, the veterans have been marching from Strokestown since this morning.

Minister Darragh O'Brien was visiting the county to officially open three new social housing projects.

There are hopes the government will soon announce plans for water to be removed from the area through an underground pipe.

It's part of the public realm enhancement project, which Sinn Fein councillor Michael Mulligan described as a "falling down hay-shed".