In a direct response to an “alarming escalation” in violence, United Against Racism and Le Chéile are co-hosting an anti-racist, multicultural community carnival in Dublin on Saturday, 27 September 2025 at 1pm. 

It will gather at the Garden of Remembrance and march to the Custom House. 

As online toxicity seeps off the screens and onto our streets, a spike in racist attacks has taken place over the summer.  

Director of campaigns Kevin Donoghue said: “We need to stand united against the brewers of online hate that are emboldening the people behind these attacks. It’s the mass organisations of our trade unions, the networks of community groups, and the organisations working at local level across this country who really represent the values of our society” 

“No matter how many memes they make, or how much they astro-turf opinion, Ireland is not represented by the turbo-charged, parallel universe of hate-fuelled social media accounts, bolstered by foreign billionaires desperate to interfere in our democracy.” 

“This march gives members an opportunity to change the narrative and show how powerful our real world solidarity is,” said Kevin. "The organisers are asking that people spread the word and share the details as far as possible. Stand up to racism and the rhetoric of hate.  Let’s make this one huge."

The event details are on Facebook here. More information can be found over on Instagram via United Against Racism and Le Chéile. The event poster is downloadable here for sharing. 

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