GALWAY DEMONSTRATION TO BREAK TIES WITH ISRAEL

Date Published: 16-Jan-2009

A public demonstration wil take place in the city tomorrow [Sat 17/1] over the ongoing war in Gaza.The Galway Alliance Against War is organising the event urging people to boycott produce from Israel.The group will be handing out leaflets of stores selling Israeli produce starting at the Headford Road Aldi, followed by Woodies at noon.Then at 2.30pm, demonstrators will gather to protest at the Wilde Statue at Shop Street.Meanwhile the Galway Palestine Children's Charity is organising a collection of humanitarian aid for Gaza on Saturday January 24th.The intention is to fill a 40 foot container with a range of goods such as towels, blankets. clothes, food, and medical supplies.They're hoping to be able to set up a collection point at Eyre Square in the city, if Gardaí give the go ahead.