Cork Anti-War Campaign puts Michael Martin on the run

national | miscellaneous | news report Saturday April 05, 2003 23:04 by Fintan Lane - Cork Anti-War Campaign corkantiwar at hotmail dot com

Picket of Fianna Fail offices in Cork today

A group of more than 20 members of the Cork Anti-War Campaign picketed the regional headquarters of Fianna Fail in Cork this morning while Michael Martin was scheduled to hold his weekly clinic. However, there was a no-show from Minister Martin who decided to cancel his clinic rather than face the anti-war protest. A group of anti-war protesters invaded and occupied his office two weeks ago, causing him to flee the building. It would seem that the minister anticipated a repeat performance today and protesters arrived to find a closed door, two yellow-jacketed gardai, and no minister. Nonetheless, the picketers remained outside for well over an hour, distributed leaflets, and chalked anti-FF and anti-war slogans on the pavement in front of the building.