Protest in Dublin by United Union against Heineken's involvement with Bam Construction over the practice of blacklisting union members is only one of many protests that have been planned around the world (Story included).

Protest in Dublin by United Union against Heineken's involvement with Bam Construction over the practice of blacklisting union members is only one of many protests that have been planned around the world (Story included).

Protest in Dublin by United Union against Heineken's involvement with Bam Construction over the practice of blacklisting union members is only one of many protests that have been planned around the world (Story included).

British and Irish Lions coach, Warren Gatland, and Lions Captain Sam Warburton accompanied by players Owen Farrell, Mike Phillips, Stuart Hogg and Paul O'Connell spoke to the media during a press conference organised in the Carton House, near Dublin.

British and Irish Lions coach, Warren Gatland, and Lions Captain Sam Warburton accompanied by players Owen Farrell, Mike Phillips, Stuart Hogg and Paul O'Connell spoke to the media during a press conference organised in the Carton House, near Dublin.

British and Irish Lions coach, Warren Gatland, and Lions Captain Sam Warburton accompanied by players Owen Farrell, Mike Phillips, Stuart Hogg and Paul O'Connell spoke to the media during a press conference organised in the Carton House, near Dublin.

Ireland's National Veteran Vintage Car Club including individual clubs all over Ireland supported World Down Syndrome Day in Smithfield Market Square in Dublin with a Festival and Classic Car Show, all proceeds went to Down Syndrome.

Ireland's National Veteran Vintage Car Club including individual clubs all over Ireland supported World Down Syndrome Day in Smithfield Market Square in Dublin with a Festival and Classic Car Show, all proceeds went to Down Syndrome.

Ireland's National Veteran Vintage Car Club including individual clubs all over Ireland supported World Down Syndrome Day in Smithfield Market Square in Dublin with a Festival and Classic Car Show, all proceeds went to Down Syndrome.

The Dockland Summer Festival officially marks the beginning of summer. However, unlike the previous year of sunshine this year you had to prepare for chilly winds but in ole' Dublin tradition and style, the festival attracted hundreds of fans.

The Dockland Summer Festival officially marks the beginning of summer. However, unlike the previous year of sunshine this year you had to prepare for chilly winds but in ole' Dublin tradition and style, the festival attracted hundreds of fans.

Toulon's captain Jonny Wilkinson, whose inspirational performance helped his side win the Heineken Cup in Dublin, has been named ERC European Player of the Year.

Toulon's captain Jonny Wilkinson, whose inspirational performance helped his side win the Heineken Cup in Dublin, has been named ERC European Player of the Year.

Toulon's captain Jonny Wilkinson, whose inspirational performance helped his side win the Heineken Cup in Dublin, has been named ERC European Player of the Year.

Leinster rugby won a third successive European rugby cup with an emphatic 34-13 win over French opposition Stade Francais in the Amlin Challenge Cup Final at the RDS in Dublin.

Leinster rugby won a third successive European rugby cup with an emphatic 34-13 win over French opposition Stade Francais in the Amlin Challenge Cup Final at the RDS in Dublin.

Leinster rugby won a third successive European rugby cup with an emphatic 34-13 win over French opposition Stade Francais in the Amlin Challenge Cup Final at the RDS in Dublin.

Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon has been named ERC European Player of the Year 2013. The prestigious award crowns an outstanding season for the out-half who led the French club to a dramatic Heineken Cup final victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva.

Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon has been named ERC European Player of the Year 2013. The prestigious award crowns an outstanding season for the out-half who led the French club to a dramatic Heineken Cup final victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva.

Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon has been named ERC European Player of the Year 2013. The prestigious award crowns an outstanding season for the out-half who led the French club to a dramatic Heineken Cup final victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva.

Toulon team celebration of their win in the Heineken Cup final over Clermont at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Toulon team celebration of their win in the Heineken Cup final over Clermont at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Toulon team celebration of their win in the Heineken Cup final over Clermont at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

A colourful dislay rich in Irish dancing and celtic mythology takes place before the Heineken Cup Final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. The ceremony takes place prior to the meeting of French clubs Clermont Auvergne and Toulon.

A colourful dislay rich in Irish dancing and celtic mythology takes place before the Heineken Cup Final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. The ceremony takes place prior to the meeting of French clubs Clermont Auvergne and Toulon.

A colourful dislay rich in Irish dancing and celtic mythology takes place before the Heineken Cup Final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. The ceremony takes place prior to the meeting of French clubs Clermont Auvergne and Toulon.

Toulon Captain Jonny Wilkinson kicks 11 points to help his team RC Toulon come from behind and secure the Heineken Cup 2013 Win against Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium.

Toulon Captain Jonny Wilkinson kicks 11 points to help his team RC Toulon come from behind and secure the Heineken Cup 2013 Win against Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium.

Toulon Captain Jonny Wilkinson kicks 11 points to help his team RC Toulon come from behind and secure the Heineken Cup 2013 Win against Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium.

Clermont's players have every right to feel devastated at the finish of the Heineken Cup Final match. They lost only by a point against Toulon team, after a fantastic match.

Clermont's players have every right to feel devastated at the finish of the Heineken Cup Final match. They lost only by a point against Toulon team, after a fantastic match.

Clermont's players have every right to feel devastated at the finish of the Heineken Cup Final match. They lost only by a point against Toulon team, after a fantastic match.

Although Auvergne was favored to win over Toulon and loss, Ireland welcomed over 70,000 fans to Dublin with numerous events and a three day pre and post match party in Merrion Square netting Ireland over 33 million in revenue.

Although Auvergne was favored to win over Toulon and loss, Ireland welcomed over 70,000 fans to Dublin with numerous events and a three day pre and post match party in Merrion Square netting Ireland over 33 million in revenue.

Although Auvergne was favored to win over Toulon and loss, Ireland welcomed over 70,000 fans to Dublin with numerous events and a three day pre and post match party in Merrion Square netting Ireland over 33 million in revenue.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny, launched Eircom's super fast e-fibre at a ceremony held in eircom HQ, Dublin.

People gathered in Dublin to protest the continuing criminalization of abortion. Except for Malta, Ireland is the only country in Europe where abortion is still illegal, and because of a strong religious lobby, the ban is likely to remain in place.

People gathered in Dublin to protest the continuing criminalization of abortion. Except for Malta, Ireland is the only country in Europe where abortion is still illegal, and because of a strong religious lobby, the ban is likely to remain in place.

People gathered in Dublin to protest the continuing criminalization of abortion. Except for Malta, Ireland is the only country in Europe where abortion is still illegal, and because of a strong religious lobby, the ban is likely to remain in place.

RC Toulon won the 2013 edition of the Heineken Cup by beating ASM Clairmont Auvergne 16 to 15, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

RC Toulon won the 2013 edition of the Heineken Cup by beating ASM Clairmont Auvergne 16 to 15, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

RC Toulon won the 2013 edition of the Heineken Cup by beating ASM Clairmont Auvergne 16 to 15, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.