Joe Brolly has reacted to a poster which appeared at the anti-immigration protest which took place in Dublin over the weekend. Thousands took part in the rally in the city centre on Saturday which began at 2pm at the Garden of Remembrance at Parnell Square. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Public transport was impacted and there was a heightened Garda presence throughout the city. Joe Brolly has reacted to a poster which appeared at the anti-immigration march which took place in Dublin over the weekend. Pic: Sam Boal/Collins Photos The protest travelled down to Custom House Quay. Councillors Gavin Pepper, Malachy Steenson, Patrick Quinlan and Philip Sutcliffe were among the attendees. Chants of ‘Ireland for the Irish,’ and ‘Get them out’ were shouted with some protestors holding signs reading ‘Coolock Says No,’ ‘Irish Lives Matter,’ and ‘Ireland is Full.’ Another poster saw Conor McGregor, who was vocal in his support for the march, in between US President Donald Trump and President of Russia Vladimir Putin. Ahead of the protest, the Dubliner took to social media and branded the rally a ‘big day here for our country.’ The protest travelled down to Custom House Quay. Councillors Gavin Pepper; Malachy Steenson’ Patrick Quinlan and Philip Sutcliffe amongst attendees. Pic: RollingNews.ie He said: ‘Over 100 years ago, our brave men and women made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live free today. So let us remind ourselves why we are here — and also why we are not here. ‘We are not here to build hatred amongst each other. We are not here to sow division. We are here to commemorate the valiant heroes who went before us. We honour their spirit, we honour their fight.’ ‘To those leading the march and speaking for the tens of thousands standing behind you: be calm, be clear, speak with dignity. And there you have it pic.twitter.com/VIbsRqNXPD — Joe Brolly (@JoeBrolly1993) April 26, 2025 ‘We want to hear your voice. Together, we rise. Together, we win. God bless us all. God bless Ireland.’ Joe Brolly took to social media to share the picture of a galling poster at the rally which displayed McGregor alongside Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, simply writing: ‘And there you have it.’ The post was met with a mixed reaction, with those in support of McGregor stating that it was planted. One said: ‘Clearly a plant like they did during the anti-lockdown protests. Remember Brolly cried his eyes out on Newstalk for a looted Foot Locker. They feel nothing for Ireland as a nation. It’s parish and county for them only.’ Another asked: ‘Did you plant that there yourself Joe? The left funding nonsense to try to tarnish every one else.’ A third added: ‘Honestly. The mentality of this crowd and who’s lead they are following,’ while a fourth commented: ‘The unholy trinity.’ A counter-protest took place at the nearby GPO at 1.30pm. Their counter chants heard criticism of McGregor, who was last year found liable for rape, as well as ‘refugees are welcome here.’