Protesters against the US-led invasion of Iraq are to distribute 20,000 black shamrock badges this weekend to highlight what they see as Irish complicity in Iraqi deaths.
The Irish Anti-War Movement launched the campaign this morning with support from a number of TDs and senators, including the Green Party's John Gormley, Joe Costello of Labour and Aengus O' Snodaigh of Sinn Féin.
The badges will be sold for 50 cent at St Patrick's day parades across the country.
Many well-known actors, writers, politicians, trade unionists and academics have also signed a statement calling on the Government to halt the use of Shannon by the US military.
Signatories include Stephen Rae, Sinead Cusack, Frank Mc Guinness, John Boorman, Christy Moore, Damien Rice, John Pilger, and politicians from a number of parties including all Labour, Green and Sinn Féin TDs.
This weekend marks the third anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq and protests are planned for 200 cities around the world to call for the withdrawl of western troops from the country.
The Dublin protest will assemble at Parnell Square at 2pm on Saturday.