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Protesters in Dublin demonstrate against EU summit and military neutrality

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · since Nov 10, 2026

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YESDay 4 and counting, since Nov 10.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters oppose the European Political Community summit in Dublin, European militarisation, and perceived complicity in Gaza.
What they want
Demonstrators demand the protection of Irish neutrality, the preservation of the triple lock, the removal of the US military from Shannon, and sanctions on…
What changed
Nov 12: Two men were arrested under the Criminal Justice Act during demonstrations in the city centre.
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What protesters want

  • Save the triple lock and Irish neutrality
  • US military out of Shannon
  • Sanction Israel
  • Stop increased military and arms expenditure

Organised by: People Before Profit, Mothers Against Genocide, Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Irish Anti-War Movement

What authorities say

An Garda Síochána mounted a major security operation, halted a video projection by People Before Profit, deployed the Public Order Unit, and arrested two men for public order offences according to police statements.134

The numbers

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Crowd
500
500 protesters took to Dublin City centre4
Arrests / detentions
2
Two men have been arrested amid protests3

The full story

Demonstrations took place in Dublin to coincide with the European Political Community summit hosting numerous world leaders. Organised by groups including People Before Profit, Mothers Against Genocide, and the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign, protesters gathered near locations such as the Convention Centre, Westmoreland Street, and the Spire on O'Connell Street before moving towards the Dáil. Demonstrators criticised EU plans to increase arms expenditure and voiced opposition to the war in Gaza, demanding an end to militarisation and the safeguarding of Irish military neutrality. An Garda Síochána mounted a major security operation, and police confirmed two men were arrested during the actions.

Timeline

  1. Around 500 protesters marched through the city centre towards the Dáil chanting slogans about Irish neutrality.4

  2. Gardaí confirmed two men were arrested for public order offences during the afternoon protests.3

  3. Mothers Against Genocide and other groups held demonstrations in areas including Westmoreland Street and O'Connell Street.23

  4. People Before Profit projected anti-summit and anti-war messages onto Dublin's Convention Centre before police intervened.1

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