Demonstrations are planned in several locations across Ireland on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The events, referred to as “Regional Marches for Palestine,” are expected to take place in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Carlow.
In Dublin, the march is scheduled to begin at 13:00 from the U.S. Embassy and proceed to the Ireland Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Other demonstrations will occur at Grand Parade in Cork at 13:00, Bedford Row in Limerick at 13:00, Spanish Parade in Galway at 12:45, and The Liberty Tree in Carlow at 12:30.
The U.S. Embassy has advised that road closures and traffic disruptions may occur near these demonstration sites. Transportation services could also be affected. U.S. citizens are encouraged to plan their travel routes accordingly and monitor local media for updates as additional demonstration locations and times could be announced by organizers.
The embassy has provided recommendations for those in Ireland during this period:
“Be aware of your surroundings
Review your personal security plans
Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests
Monitor local media for updates
Enroll in Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive travel and security updates”
For assistance, the U.S. Embassy Dublin can be reached by phone at +353 (01) 668 8777 or by email at acsdublin@state.gov. Additional information is available on the embassy’s website at https://ie.usembassy.gov/.
Travelers can also contact the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs by calling (888) 407-4747 or (202) 501-4444. Information about international travel to Ireland is available online via https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ireland.html.
Enrollment in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is recommended for receiving security updates through https://step.state.gov/. Updates are also shared via Facebook and X (Twitter).