The Irish Times media outlet reported Saturday that hundreds of people came to the Belfast City Hall in order to partake in a rally against the march.
Anti-fascist demo bidding farewell to UK Freedom March “Cheerio” #Belfast pic.twitter.com/CZsY5QJX8S
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According to the news portal, participants of the counter-rally chanted anti-Nazi slogans and carried anti-racism and pro-migration banners.
On Saturday, about 100 people participated in the "UK Freedom March". The demonstration gathered together representatives of different movements including the Generation Identity that promoted right-wing ideas and opposed migration.
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Local police exerted efforts to separate two crowds of people, however minor incidents, such as the use of smoke bombs by the demonstrators had taken place, the newspaper added.