Man charged after scuffle at anti-NATO protest in Dublin 1
A man in his 20s was arrested and charged with a public order offence after a scuffle between protestors and gardaí outside the Institute of International and European Affairs on North Great George's Street, Dublin 1, on 31 August 2026, during an anti-NATO protest organised by Anti Imperialist Action Ireland. The man, who was also alleged to have committed thefts while on bail for earlier theft offences, had been refused bail by the District Court on 30 July 2026. On 10 August 2026, Judge Denise Brett in the High Court granted him bail on written conditions, dismissed his Article 40 challenge to the legality of his detention, and ruled he was not entitled to recover costs of up to €45,000. He is due to appear before court at a later date on the public order charge.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged1 Sep
- In court1 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A scuffle broke out between protestors and gardaí outside the IIEA during an anti-NATO protest organised by Anti Imperialist Action Ireland.
- Members of Anti Imperialist Action spray-painted the entrance of the IIEA building in red with the words 'No to Nato' while NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska was due to speak inside.
- Where
- North Great George's Street, Dublin 1, outside the Institute of International and European Affairs.
- When
- 31 August 2026, shortly after 1.30pm.
- Investigation
- A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene.
- Charges
- The man was charged with a public order offence and is due to appear before court at a later date.
- In court
- He was refused bail by the District Court on 30 July 2026.
- He challenged the legality of his detention in Article 40 proceedings before the High Court on 10 August 2026.
- Judge Denise Brett granted bail on written conditions, dismissed the Article 40 proceedings, and ruled the man was not entitled to recover costs, with the inquiry fee estimated at €42,815 to €45,815.
- Other details
- The man was alleged to have committed thefts while on bail for earlier theft offences.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA scuffle broke out between protestors and gardaí outside the IIEA. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe protest was organised by Anti Imperialist Action Ireland (AIA). (irishmirror.ie)
- whatDeputy Secretary General of NATO Radmila Shekerinska was due to speak at the event in the building. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMembers of Anti Imperialist Action spray-painted the entrance of the IIEA building in red with the words 'No to Nato'. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged and is due to appear before court at a later date. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe was refused bail by the District Court on 30 July 2026 (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe challenged the legality of his detention in proceedings under Article 40 of the Constitution (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe proceedings came before the High Court on 10 August 2026 (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Denise Brett made an order granting bail on written conditions (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge dismissed the Article 40 proceedings (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe man is not entitled to recover any costs associated with the inquiry (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge will hear submissions on costs on a later date (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe man could pursue a claim for damages or declarations in other proceedings (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man was alleged to have committed thefts while on bail for earlier theft offences (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Sep2026Man charged and due before court following incident at Dublin anti-NATO rally
Reports the charging of a man in his 20s following a scuffle at an anti-NATO protest outside the IIEA in Dublin 1.
suspect, 20s, male - 1 Sep2026Man on theft charges faces €45,000 legal bill for bail hearing
Reports the High Court's dismissal of the Article 40 inquiry and the ruling that the man is not entitled to recover costs, with the inquiry fee estimated at €42,815–€45,815.
accused, male