Students from high schools in Athlone combined on the grounds of the Alexander Sinton High School, Thornton Road, in a planned protest. Here they watch as Riot Squad police (left) cross the road with a loud hailer. The Riot Squad prepares to enter the school grounds of Alexander Sinton to disperse the students of the Belgravia High School and Sinton High schools. Students wisely remained inside the grounds to avoid action by the riot squad.
