15 Jun 2022 | 12:40 PM UTC
Ireland: Protests against rising cost of living planned nationwide June 18
Various groups to protest against rising cost of living across Ireland June 18. Heightened security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Multiple groups plan to protest nationwide June 18 under the banner of the "Cost of Living Coalition." Participants are opposing the rising cost of living. The following events are confirmed:
Dublin: 13:00 Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square
Sligo: 13:00 Sligo Town Hall
Cork: 14:00 Outside Brown Thomas on Patrick's Street
Galway: 14:00 Eyre Square
Limerick: 14:00 Bedford Row
Additional demonstrations may be announced in the coming days. Security forces are likely to deploy to monitor the protests; localized transport disruptions are likely in the surrounding areas. Clashes are possible between police and demonstrators.
Advice
Monitor local media for updated details on protest locations. Avoid all protests as a standard precaution. Prepare for road travel delays. Heed all traffic and security advisories.
