The demonstration, led by folk bands and dancers, paraded through the streets of Dublin. In a social media post, United Against Racism said: “We stand in solidarity with our migrant community and celebrate what we can achieve when we unite. Let’s make today the biggest possible demonstration against racism and show, once and for all, that we are the majority.”
Anti-racism community groups from Cork, Longford, and Dublin joined the demonstration, along with pro-Palestinian solidarity organizations and groups of Ukrainians and Indians. Thousands of people also took part in the “March for Jesus” held in central Dublin, with the march proceeding towards St. Stephen’s Green.
One of the protesters at the March for Jesus said, “It’s good to be able to spread the word, bring people together in the unity of the Holy Spirit, bring people together, and reach out to the people who have lost their lives in the city.” Another protester said, “Because we feel the city is heading towards darkness right now. Thus, we want to bring light to the city.”
Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly welcomed the anti-racism demonstration, expressing her happiness over the anti-racism and pro-immigrant rallies. Connolly said, “I’m very pleased to see an anti-racism and multicultural community carnival taking place in Dublin.”
According to MP Bríd Smith, the demonstration was organized in response to attacks against the Indian community and the growing far-right, anti-immigrant protests.
