in february 2006, fair (as part of the love ulster organisation) attempted to hold a protest march in dublin, the capital city of the republic of ireland. their expressed goal was to bring attention to their view of the plight of unionist victims of ira violence. a riot by protesters against the march resulted in violence between them and the gardaí, as well as damage to property, and the march did not take place. the love ulster supporters withdrew under police cover and were ferried by bus to meet with irish justice minister michael mcdowell. although republican sinn féin and others were initially accused of orchestrating the riot, these allegations were later dismissed after investigation.