Cork solidarity with the people of Lebanon and Palestine

cork | anti-war / imperialism | news report

Tuesday August 08, 2006 01:33

by Anti-War Ireland (Cork branch)

info at antiwarireland dot org

Vigil held on Saturday and march planned for next week

About 70 people turned out at 2pm on Saturday at Daunt Square in Cork for a vigil in solidarity with the Lebanese and Palestinian people, and in opposition to the widespread and devastating Israeli military attacks on civilians.

Organised by the Cork branches of Anti-War Ireland, the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign and the IAWM, the attendance was diverse, and included members of a variety of left-wing groups. Hundreds of Anti-War Ireland leaflets were handed out, calling for workplace and trade union 'blacking' of Israeli goods. The reaction from passers by was overwhelmingly positive and many promised not to buy Israeli products in future. Cork AWI has also produced stickers urging people to boycott Israeli products and these have begun to appear throughout the city centre.

The solidarity will continue with a MARCH to be held next Saturday. All three groups urge those appalled at the ongoing slaughter to please attend and don't come alone: bring your friends, your workmates, your relatives! It is important that we have a significant presence next Saturday in order to make our voices heard against the mass murder of civilians by the Israeli armed forces.

Time: 2pm, Saturday, 12th August

Place: Assemble on Daunt Square (junction of Patrick St. and Grand Parade)

This march is being held at the same time as a very important solidarity demonstration in Dundalk and Anti-War Ireland is requesting everybody to do their best to make it to the IPSC/IAWM Dundalk march. The march in Cork is for those who are unable to travel north.

Next Saturday's Cork march is organised jointly by Anti-War Ireland, the IPSC and the IAWM.

In addition, the Cork branch of Anti-War Ireland is holding a public meeting on Wednesday night, 9th August, in the Spailpin Fanach, South Main Street, about the campaign to demilitarise Shannon airport. Starting at 8pm, the speakers are two of the recently acquitted anti-war activists: Ciaron O'Reilly (Pitstop Ploughshares) and Deirdre Clancy (Pitstop Ploughshares and Dublin branch of Anti-War Ireland). Should be a most interesting meeting.