Galway anti-war protests

national | miscellaneous | news report Sunday December 22, 2002 17:56 by John Cunningham - Galway Alliance Against War johnliamsheain at eircom dot net

22 December and 4 January

About 50 people defied the rain and the pre-Christmas shopping frenzy to join in an anti-war protest on Saturday afternoon, 22 December, in Shop-street, Galway. It was a lively protest -with lots of chanting and singing- which was generally well-received by the public. 1,000 anti-war Christmas cards were distributed. The Galway Alliance Against War plans another street protest on Saturday 4 January 2003. Paraic Breatnach, founder of street theatre company Macnas, has volunteered his services for a day-long action, which will focus on communicating the impact the looming war will have on Iraqi civilians. A large number of volunteers will be required. Please contact GAAW if you can spare an hour or two on the day.