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The Journal
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
'US military out' graffiti spray-painted on Foreign Affairs HQ during overnight protest
GARDAÍ HAVE LAUNCHED a criminal damage investigation following the appearance of anti-US military graffiti on Iveagh House in Dublin, the Department of Foreign Affairs' headquarters. At around 4am this morning, red graffiti saying 'US Military out of Shannon', 'Search the Planes' and a signature by protest group Palestine Action Éire were sprayed around the front door of the building. A number of red stains were painted on the surrounding walls. In a post on social media, Palestine Action Éire claimed that two individuals were behind the graffiti on the Department of Foreign Affairs office last night. The group criticised the department for refusing to cut 'ties with the US-Israeli military supply chain.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gníomhaíocht don Phalaistín (@pal_action_eire) It is not the first time the building has been targeted by protesters. Last August, red paint was thrown on Iveagh House during a pro-Palestine demonstration. Similarly, the building was targeted by protestors in November 2023. Advertisement In a statement this morning, the Department of Foreign Affairs said they were aware of the 'security incident' at Iveagh House early this morning, and said that gardaí are 'actively following up on the matter'. A garda spokesperson confirmed that gardaí were dispatched to the scene shortly after the building was spray-painted. 'The alarm was raised shortly after 4am following paint damage to the building's front façade,' the spokesperson said. 'The scene has undergone forensic examination and inquiries are ongoing.' Graffiti on the Iveagh House building. Palestine Action Éire Palestine Action Éire The incident follows a claim by Palestine Action Éire that three of its members were detained after breaking into Shannon Airport earlier this month. On 1 May, the group said the activists got onto the runway and attempted to inspect a US military plane, forcing the airport to shut down operations for an hour. During the incident, a white van rammed through the perimeter fence, and several people wearing orange jumpsuits, hard hats, and face coverings entered the restricted airside area. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
BreakingNews.ie
26-05-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Department of Foreign Affairs targeted with graffiti by Pro-Palestine group
The Department of Foreign Affairs' headquarters has been targeted with graffiti. Red paint was sprayed at the entrance to Iveagh House on St. Stephen's Green in Dublin, reading 'Pal Action Ireland - US Military Out of Shannon". The Department says it is aware of the incident, and gardaí are actively following up on the matter. In a post on X, they said "Two people painted the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin red, its windows and door during the night. "US Military out of Shannon", "Search the Planes" & "Palestine Action Éire" read in paint. They refuse to severe ties with the US-Israeli military supply chain!" BREAKING: 2 people painted the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin red; its windows and door during the night. "US Military out of Shannon", "Search the Planes" & "Palestine Action Éire" read in paint. They refuse to severe ties with the US-Israeli military supply chain! — Palestine Action Éire (@pal_action_eire) May 26, 2025 It comes as earlier this month the same group said three of its members were detained after they breached the perimeter of Shannon Airport. Advertisement Palestine Action Éire said three of its activists 'entered the airport runway' at Shannon in an attempt to inspect a US military plane. The airport suspended operations for an hour until 7:30pm. The three individuals were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Co Clare. It is believed that a white van crossed a grass area on the main road into the airport and crashed through the perimeter fence. It is understood that a number of people wearing orange jump suits, hard hats and scarves over their faces then entered the airport's 'air side' area.
BBC News
02-05-2025
- BBC News
Shannon Airport: Three arrested after security breach
Three people have been arrested in the Republic of Ireland after a van was driven through a perimeter fence at Shannon incident happened at about 18:30 local time on Thursday and caused the airport to close for a short time, preventing a number of flights from landing. The van is believed to have been driven across a grass area beside the main road into the airport before it crashed through a perimeter it breached the fence, the van was stopped from going any further by a trench. How was Shannon Airport's security breached? It is believed a number of people wearing orange jump suits, hard hats and scarves then headed towards a taxiway near the runway before being seen, Irish national broadcaster RTÉ group Palestine Action Éire claimed responsibility in a Garda Síochána (Irish police) said officers responded to an incident of criminal damage at the airport and that three people arrested remain in Airport said there were "minimal delays of ten minutes to two flights" when the incident happened and that it is operating a normal schedule on Friday.
