Some 27,000 people attended the community protest against the Mercosur trade agreement in Athlone yesterday.
3,845 tractors were also present, in a demonstration organised by Independent Ireland.
They were protesting against the trade agreement between the EU and Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
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It was backed by EU ambassadors on Friday but also needs to be supported by the majority of the 720 MEPs in the European Parliament - this vote is likely to take place between February and April.
The Irish government and farmers here are concerned about the impact it will have on our beef market.
