Chaim Herzog. File photo courtesy of Irish Times

 

The Office of the President of Israel has voiced serious concerns over plans to rename Herzog Park in Dublin. The park, named after Chaim Herzog, an Israeli president with deep ties to Ireland, faces a potential name change following a vote by Dublin city councillors. This proposal has generated significant backlash, with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, son of Chaim Herzog, labelling it "shameful and disgraceful."

 

Chaim Herzog was widely respected for his leadership in Israel and his contributions during World War II. The park in Rathgar, South Dublin, was named in his honour in 1995, recognising his connections to both Ireland and the Jewish community. The potential renaming has raised eyebrows, especially since previous commemorative efforts, like a blue plaque at Herzog's birthplace in Belfast, faced similar controversies.

 

The planned vote has attracted opposition from key Irish figures, including Tánaiste Simon Harris and Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee. Both have publicly denounced the move, emphasising that it contradicts Ireland's values as an inclusive republic. Calls have been made for the city council to maintain the current name, reflecting the historical friendship between the Irish and Jewish peoples.

 

Helen McEntee stressed that the Irish government has criticised Israeli policies, but changing the park's name undermines Irish-Jewish history. Furthermore, the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland has labelled the proposal as “deeply concerning," urging councillors to reject the motion, which could be perceived as an attempt to erase important shared history, reported the BBC.

 

Looking forward, the decision now rests with Dublin city councillors, who must weigh the cultural and historical implications. The result could affect Ireland’s relationship with Israel and the broader Jewish community. Until then, stakeholders are vocal in their efforts to prevent any erasure of shared heritage.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Dublin faces controversy over a proposal to rename Herzog Park.
• Israeli President Herzog and Irish politicians oppose the move.
• The outcome could influence Ireland’s relationship with the Jewish community.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-12-01

 

 

 

Israel's international reputation is well & truly in the toilet.

6 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

Israel's international reputation is well & truly in the toilet.

Israel has done the world a favor by taking on Iran and their proxies. 

6 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

Israel's international reputation is well & truly in the toilet.

 

No. Ireland's is.

You might think that, I don't see it that way.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg4nk2vp3n2o

1 hour ago, webfact said:

erase important shared history

That's probably the party they want to forget.

And I'm sure they voted to do it initially because 

 

35 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

Israel's international reputation is well & truly in the toilet.

 

1 hour ago, JBChiangRai said:

You might think that, I don't see it that way.

 

The Dublin council action is a calculated distraction as a way for the leftists to reclaim their position in shaping public policy. This is the same council that  prioritized the  welfare of thousands of unauthorized migrants over the city's poor, disabled and elderly. It has resulted in civil disorder and protest.  

 

 

Virtue signalling politicians who represent small but very vocal constituencies keep forcing their political policies on a public that  that really isn't interested.

Paddy Hertzog?

 

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Dublin Councillors Move to Rename Herzog Park

When proposing to rename a public property, the very least these Councillors should do is to reveal the new names they came up with..., unless it included "Netanyahu Park" of course... 

 

On 12/1/2025 at 7:19 AM, TedG said:

Israel has done the world a favor by taking on Iran and their proxies. 

 

Exactly.

 

An island of courage in a sea of Woke Western cowardice.

On 12/1/2025 at 7:19 AM, TedG said:

Israel has done the world a favor by taking on Iran and their proxies. 

its still in the toilet.

Will it be Gaza or Palestine Park? 

12 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Paddy Hertzog?

 

 

Don't take the Mick. 

I think it’s stupid to rename it because the guy it is named after has nothing to do with what’s been going on down there for the past decades. Just like the population of Germany right now has nothing to do with Hitler and the Third Reich. 
 

Having said that, I know nothing about Herzog, so I might be wrong.