Volunteers needed for national protest against Mercosur

Athlone, January 10th, 2026

A national, peaceful protest against the Mercosur trade deal will take place on Friday, January 10th, 2026, bringing together farmers and rural communities from across Ireland.

To ensure the event is safe, orderly, and well-coordinated, we are seeking volunteers to assist on the day.

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We are currently looking for volunteers to support the following areas:

  • Stewards and marshals to assist attendees and liaise with organisers

  • Traffic management volunteers to help guide vehicles and pedestrians

  • Crowd control support to ensure safe movement and assembly

  • General event support throughout the day

Previous experience is beneficial but no previous experience is required. All volunteers will receive clear instructions and guidance in advance.

We will ask all volunteers to convene in Athlone from 9am on the morning of the 10th January.