It's Pride, and while most of us choose to use the weekend to celebrate love, others use it as an opportunity to spread hatred and negativity. 

Dublin's Panti Bar is an iconic LGBTQ+ establishment, but last night it became the scene of a crime. 

One man has been arrested after a brick carrying a hateful message was smashed through one of the bar's window.

In permanent marker written on duct tape wrapped around the brick were the words 'Píteoga amach as Eireann,' which translates to 'Fairies out of Ireland.'

'Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage at a bar on Capel Street at 11pm on 29th June,' a statement obtained by The Journal reads.  

'A man in his late teens was arrested near the scene and taken to Store Street Garda Station.'

According to Panti, the man in question damaged the venue because he 'didn't like' the LGBTQ+ community.

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