Between 150 and 200 people gathered at Cahir Mart on Cashel Road on Saturday in what was advertised beforehand as being a 'fuel/government protest'.
The protesters, many holding Irish tricolour flags, then walked in convoy to The Square, led by lorry,
The gathering was contained to The Square, with a small Garda presence.
There were speakers outside Cahir library, between three and four according to eyewitnesses, and 'no trouble'.
The crowd dispersed peacefully after a number of hours.
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