The Irish 17 October Committee is pleased to invite you to gather at the Human Rights and Poverty Stone near the Famine Statues on Custom House Quay on Saturday 17th October 2026 from 11.00am to 12.30pm in order to mark the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

The Irish theme this year is Uniting Communities to End Poverty and Guarantee Everyone an Adequate Home.

A video of last years event is below