Take A Look At The Protest To Save Moore Street That’s Happening Right Now

A protest is now in progress to save buildings on Dublin’s Moore Street that date back to the 1916 Rising.

Demolition work was set to take place on the properties yesterday in order to build a shopping centre, but protestors had occupied the buildings forcing workers to halt their activity. The protestors have since hung a sign on the front of the properties reading, “Occupy Moore Street”.

According to TheJournal.ie, about 15 people from the ‘Save Moore Street From Demolition’ group are holding the buildings at Moore Street 18 and 19 due to their importance during the Irish rebellion. 

A protest is being held today that’s drawn large crowds to defend these historical sites. Politicians like Louise O’Reilly and Richard Boyd Barrett were among the speakers who addressed the crowds, while Gerry Adams stood among the protestors.

Take a look below at some of the scenes.

Momentum is gathering on Moore St as protest gets underway #SaveMooreStreet pic.twitter.com/UyySR7S4pR

— Siobhán Doyle (@thekickart) January 8, 2016

trying to demolish our heritage in the dead of night to build more burger/cafes #1916Centenary #SaveMooreStreet pic.twitter.com/ZaErc3p7FE

— Peter McGlynn (@peterlitre) January 8, 2016

Slua mór at #SaveMooreStreet demo. Government must halt works immediately #MooreStreet pic.twitter.com/E05K2uM7fu

— Joe Lynch (@joeslynch) January 8, 2016

No idea who this is but it struck me as a powerful image from Moore St for the year that’s in it. #SaveMooreStreet pic.twitter.com/M8cq4Gb3sO

— Tomás Colton (@TomasColton) January 8, 2016

@MaryLouMcDonald This is about remembrance & respect #SaveMooreStreet pic.twitter.com/c4Ys9L4njp

— Louise O’Reilly TD (@loreillysf) January 8, 2016