Dublin crèche worker to be honored for bravery during Parnell Square attack

Dublin City Council has decided to honor Leanne Flynn, a crèche worker who displayed exceptional bravery during the Parnell Square attack in November 2023. Flynn sustained stab wounds while shielding young children from harm during the incident. An event planned for the autumn will formally recognize her courage.

The council also agreed to hold a reception acknowledging the bystanders who intervened during the attack. In a separate decision, the council will honor Shamrock Rovers captain Roberto 'Pico' Lopes for his performance at the World Cup. His team, the smallest nation to reach the knockout stages, impressed by holding off strong opponents before a close match against Argentina.

A ceremony for Lopes is scheduled for July 18 at his first football club, Lourdes Celtic, in his native Crumlin. Additionally, Dublin City Council passed a motion condemning the scheduling of the Republic of Ireland's Nation League fixtures against Israel. The council urged the FAI leadership and the Minister for Sport to withdraw the Republic of Ireland from these matches, calling for institutional responsibility and moral leadership.