Around 300 protestors, who opposed the planned loyalist 'Love Ulster' march, clashed with gardaí in Dublin city centre on the 25th February 2006. The march of this group in Dublin, was viewed as provocative by many Irish nationalists and Irish republicans and particularly as it was viewed by many as an Orange Order march.

The trouble broke out at the junction of Parnell Street and O'Connell Street, just yards from where an estimated 800 marchers commemorating the victims of republican violence had gathered.

About 300 protestors trying to stop the march from proceeding along the route broke the barriers and began attacking gardaí, photographers and journalists. Using missiles including cement blocks, rocks, pipes, glass bottles and fireworks were thrown. Businesses along the route were forced to shut as gardaí and members of the Garda Riot Squad forced the protestors down O'Connell Street.

Further violence broke out at O'Connell Bridge, Aston Quay, Fleet Street and Temple Bar. The most serious violence was in the Nassau Street area. Three cars were burnt out, windscreens were smashed and businesses had their windows broken.

41 people were arrested.