March for Palestine and fundraiser gig this Saturday in Tullamore
Tullamore for Gaza, in partnership with the Laois branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, is hosting a "Day of Action and Solidarity" for Palestine this Saturday, March 14.
The first event of the day is the Midlands Regional March and Rally starting at 12:30pm in O'Connor Square, Tullamore.
This will be a peaceful and family-friendly demonstration calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the entry of all medical and food aid into Gaza, the end of US Military use of Shannon Airport, and the protection of Irish neutrality and the Triple Lock.
Speakers will include Senator Patricia Stephenson (Social Democrats), Hazem Sughayar, Zack and Nour Heina, and Dr. Patricia Moran (IPSC Kildare), with music from Ronan and Therese Gibney.
Organisers are calling on individuals, families, community groups, sports clubs and trade unions from around the Midlands to join this event in support of the people of Palestine and to call on the Irish government to take meaningful action.
The second event of the day is "Voices for Palestine", a fundraising gig at 7:30pm at Tom's Artisan Bakery and Cafe on Main Street, Tullamore.
All proceeds will go to the UNRWA Lifeline for Palestine campaign, which provides life-saving food, cash assistance, education and healthcare to Palestinian refugees in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.
The varied lineup for Voices for Palestine includes Mieke Scholte, Emmet Breathnach, CARPARK SCI-FI, Hubert Murray, Fiona Dunkin, Dave Hawkins, Gavin Ghee and Ned Byrne.
Tickets are €10 full price and €7 concession, available on Eventbrite, or on the door. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available on the night and attendees are also permitted to BYOB, if they wish.
Organiser with Tullamore for Gaza, Clare McEnroe, said : "We really encourage the people of Offaly to join us in our "Day of Action and Solidarity" for Palestine. At a time of immense humanitarian crisis and suffering, we believe communities across the county have an important role to play in standing up for human rights, justice, and dignity for all."