Ireland Alleged attack on Celtic fans in Eden Quay pub after anti-immigration march
According to the Naomh Padraig Celtic Supporters Club, between 35 and 50 people who had attended an anti-immigration march in Dublin city centre entered a pub on Eden Quay on a Saturday and allegedly attacked Celtic FC supporters gathered there to celebrate the club's 55th Scottish League title. The club also said non-Irish members of staff and management were subjected to racial abuse. The case was reported on 30 April 2025, and the sources give no names or ages for those involved. Three people have been arrested for public order offences at the protest, and no charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported. Gardaí were contacted for comment.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- According to the Naomh Padraig Celtic Supporters Club, between 35 and 50 people from an anti-immigration demonstration allegedly entered the pub and attacked Celtic FC supporters.
- According to the club, non-Irish members of staff and management were subjected to racial abuse.
- Where
- The alleged attack took place at a pub on Eden Quay, Dublin.
- When
- The incident allegedly happened on a Saturday, after an anti-immigration march in the city centre.
- The incident was reported on 30 April 2025.
- Other details
- Celtic supporters were at the pub to celebrate the club winning its 55th Scottish League title.
- According to the club, the demonstration chanted 'Get Them Out', referring to forced mass deportation, and Israeli flags were openly displayed.
- Thousands took part in the anti-immigration protest in Dublin city centre.
- Public order units, mounted gardaí and a helicopter were involved in policing the rallies.
- Investigation
- Three people were arrested for public order offences at the protest.
- Gardaí were contacted for comment.
- Charges
- No charges have been reported.
- In court
- No court proceedings have been reported.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been reported.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatBetween 35 and 50 people from the anti-immigration demonstration entered the pub and physically attacked Celtic FC supporters. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatNon-Irish members of staff and management were subjected to racial abuse. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe attack took place at a pub on Eden Quay, Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Saturday following an anti-immigration march in the city centre. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThree people were arrested for public order offences. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherCeltic supporters were at the pub to celebrate the club winning their 55th Scottish League title. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe demonstration had been chanting 'Get Them Out' in reference to forced mass deportation. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherIsraeli flags were openly on display at the demonstration. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThousands participated in the anti-immigration protest in Dublin city centre. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherPublic order units, mounted gardaí and a helicopter were involved in policing the rallies. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherConor McGregor was in attendance at the protest and posted a video on social media. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe counter-demonstration was organised by groups including trade unions, Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats, People Before Profit, and the Socialist Party. (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Apr2025'Disgraceful' attack on Celtic fans by far-right demonstrators in Dublin pub
First report of the incident based on a statement from the Naomh Padraig Celtic Supporters Club; three people arrested for public order offences at the protest; Gardaí contacted for comment.
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