October 12, 2026 — Ireland’s public-service unions are set to strike on Wednesday, October 14, and have named a second strike day, Wednesday, October 21. Buses, trains, the Luas, the Dart and Dublin Airport are expected to run normally, but heritage sites will close.
The strike
- Unions: Fórsa, SIPTU, INMO, INTO, ASTI, TUI, IMO, the Irish Dental Association and AHCPS, among others. Fórsa alone has more than 93,000 members.
- Dates: Wednesday, October 14, and Wednesday, October 21.
- Affected: schools, non-urgent hospital care, the civil service, courts, some driving tests, and heritage sites run by the Office of Public Works, which will close.
- Not affected: Transport for Ireland services (bus, Dart, Luas and rail) are expected to run normally, and Dublin Airport is not affected.
- Talks: The Irish Times reports a last-minute push to avert the strike; no deal had been announced.
What it means for airline travelers
- Your flight and airport transfer should not be affected.
- If you are sightseeing on October 14 or 21, expect OPW heritage sites to be closed and check opening status before you go.
- Travelling with family who might need non-urgent medical care? Expect delays at hospitals on strike days.
Sources
- The Irish Times — Who is affected by the public sector strike and can it be averted in a last-minute deal?
- TheJournal.ie — Who’s striking, who’s not?
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