Thousands march in support of Quinn family
Around 5,000 people took to the streets of Ballyconnell in Co. Cavan last night, to show their support for the bankrupt businessman, Sean Quinn and his family.
Mr Quinn, the former head of the Quinn Group, his son Sean Junior, and his nephew Peter Darragh Quinn have all been before the High Court in recent months, in relation to debts owed to Anglo Irish Bank.
Last night's rally was organised by the group, Concerned Irish Citizens, who are demanding the suspension of the contempt orders issued against the three Quinn men.
Sean Quinn Junior and Peter Darragh Quinn have been sentenced to three months in jail for contempt of court.
However, only Sean Junior is serving his sentence, as Peter Darragh Quinn has been on the run since he failed to show up at the High Court hearing on July 20.
Meanwhile Sean Quinn Senior has been given time by the High Court to reverse a scheme aimed at preventing Anglo Irish Bank from accessing assets.
Many well known GAA figures addressed the crowd at last night's demonstration, with Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte describing the Quinn family as "decent people".
An emotional Sean Quinn Senior also addressed the crowd saying an "untrue story is being told" but that "hopefully justice will prevail", and he thanked the local people for all their support:
Peter Darragh Quinn remains at large, but he was photographed over the weekend, attending two separate GAA matches in Co. Fermanagh.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest, but the PSNI cannot intervene as he is only wanted on civil charges in the Republic of Ireland.
Speaking over the weekend, Sean Quinn Senior again insisted he has no idea where his nephew is.
