Hundreds of people turned out at Saturday's anti-racism rally to welcome the asylum seekers who recently moved into the local convent.
Protestors have voiced their concerns at a rally in support of refugees in County Cork.
The Fermoy and Mallow Against Racism Group organised the event following a demonstration outside a refugee accommodation centre in Fermoy on Wednesday.
Spokesperson for the rally organisers Kate O'Connell says it is important the community is seen to support refugees:
