Dublin City Council has agreed to honour crèche worker Leanne Flynn for her bravery during the November 2023 Parnell Square attack. According to the Council, Ms. Flynn received stab wounds while attempting to protect several young children from being stabbed during the incident.
How will the Council honour Leanne Flynn and Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes?
An event scheduled for this autumn will recognize Ms. Flynn’s role in protecting children during the attack. In a separate decision made during their monthly meeting, the Council also agreed to honour Shamrock Rovers captain and Cape Verde defender Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes for his World Cup performance.
The ceremony for Lopes will take place on 18 July at Lourdes Celtic, his first football club in Crumlin. His national team is the smallest nation to ever qualify for the tournament’s knockout stages, where they held off Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, and Spain before a 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina.
Why is the Council condemning the Republic of Ireland’s fixtures against Israel?
Dublin City Council agreed a motion without debate condemning the scheduling of Nation League fixtures against Israel in September and October. The motion calls on the FAI to withdraw the Republic of Ireland from these matches and show “true moral leadership.”
The Council's demand for the FAI to take "full institutional responsibility" will be sent to the Minister for Sport and the leadership of the FAI.
What happens next with the FAI and the Nation League?
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Leanne Flynn be honoured?
An event to honour Ms. Flynn is scheduled to take place in the autumn.
Where will the ceremony for Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes be held?
The ceremony will be held on 18 July at Lourdes Celtic in Crumlin.
Who will receive the Council’s motion regarding the Israel fixtures?
The motion will be sent to the Minister for Sport and the FAI leadership.
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