2006 Dublin riots
| 2006 Dublin riots | |
|---|---|
Garda Public Order Unit on O'Connell Street | |
| Date | 25 February 2006 |
| Location | |
| Caused by | Planned march in Dublin by Ulster Unionists under the "Love Ulster" banner |
| Methods | |
| Result | |
| Injuries | 14 hospitalised |
| Arrested | 41 |
| Charged | 26 |
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.