Crowd attends trans and intersex pride march in Dublin

Overview

Marchers at Dublin’s Pride March gathered at the Garden of Remembrance, where organizers and participants said the event should return to its “radical roots” of protest—especially in response to ongoing harassment and threats directed at trans people.

Speakers emphasized that discrimination is not occasional but a routine reality for many in the trans community. They also stressed that trans and intersex people must be visibly represented and supported.

Key Themes and Messages

• Returning to radical protest: The march was framed as a continuation of Pride’s original purpose.
• Ongoing harassment and threats: The event highlighted persistent hostility toward trans people.
• Discrimination as routine: Speakers argued discrimination is a regular lived experience for many trans people.
• Visibility and support: Trans and intersex people should be seen, represented, and supported.
• Broad public support despite negativity: Speakers noted that trans rights are widely supported even amid widespread backlash.
• Solidarity through visibility: The march’s size and visibility were presented as evidence of public care and collective support.
• Intersectional solidarity: Several speakers expressed solidarity with other minority groups, positioning the protest as part of a wider struggle against discrimination.

Route and Demands

The march traveled down O’Connell Street toward Leinster House. At the destination, speakers addressed demands including:

• Better healthcare
• An end to discrimination

Presenters / Contributors

• Jono Sullivan