2006 Dublin riots

When

25 Feb 2006

Kind

Riot

Coordinates

53.35° N, 6.26° W

Description

Failed Unionist demonstration

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Riots in Dublin, Ireland (2006)

A series of riots in Dublin on 25 February 2006 was precipitated by a proposed march down O'Connell Street of a unionist demonstration. The disturbances began when members of the Garda Síochána attempted to disperse a group of counter-demonstrators blocking the route of the proposed march. The situation escalated as local youths joined forces with the counter-demonstrators.

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