Occupy Cork

Not to be confused with Vita Cortex sit-in.

Occupy Cork
Part of the Occupy movement and anti-austerity protests in Ireland
DateFrom 15 October 2011 to 13 March 2012
Location
Cork
Caused byEconomic inequality, corporate influence over government, Populism, inter alia.
Methods
StatusEnded

Occupy Cork was a peaceful protest and demonstration against alleged economic inequality, social injustice and corporate greed taking place on the junction of the Grand Parade and South Mall and at the NAMA-listed Stapleton House on Oliver Plunkett Street in the Irish city of Cork.[1] The group occupied Stapleton House after receiving the keys to the building on 25 December 2011.[2] The camp was dismantled on 13 March 2012.[3][4]

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  3. ^ "Occupy Cork announces voluntary dismantling of protest camp". The Journal. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  4. ^ O'Connell, Brian (13 March 2012). "Occupy Cork protesters dismantle camp". The Irish Times. Retrieved 20 June 2012.