A large sand artwork, protesting against the visit of US President Donald Trump to Ireland, has appeared on a beach in Dublin Bay.
The words ‘NO KINGS – GAZA IRAN ICE’ were carved into the sand by the campaigning organisation Uplift.
It was designed by Waterford environmental artist Seán Corcoran, who uses rakes to create large-scale artworks on beaches.
Uplift said the choice of sand was intended to symbolise the passing of time, and the temporary nature of political power, with the mural disappearing as the tide returns.
Executive Director Siobhán O’Donoghue said: “We want to send a message to Trump that he is not welcome here in Ireland.
“We stand against genocide in Gaza, against his illegal war on Iran, and against masked ICE agents out kidnapping people and tearing families apart.
“His presidency has brought nothing but terror, destruction, and death and he is not welcome here.
“We chose sand to drive home the message that Trump’s administration will one day be history.
“Just as our message will be washed away by the tide, so too will Trump and his regime be washed away by the power of ordinary people, protecting each other and organising together.”
President Trump is expected to arrive in Dublin on Saturday morning, where he will hold meet President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
He will also travel to Co Clare to attend the Irish Open tournament at his golf resort in Doonbeg.