2pm Nation Demonstration, Dublin

National Demonstration International Day of Protest Saturday February 15th Assemble 2pm Garden of remembrance, Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Need transport? See the comments at the end of this message FEB 15th INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST WAR ON IRAQ. International Day of Action - Saturday Feb 15th Asemble 2pm, Parnell Square, Dublin. The organisers of Saturday's protest in Dublin as part of the International day of Action against War on Iraq expect as many as twenty thousand people from throughout the country to take to the streets. The March will assemble at 2pm in Parnell Square and begin with a rally including a number of speakers, some poetry reading and songs. The March will then move through O' Connell St, D'Olier St, College green, Nassau St, Kildare St, to the Department of Foreign Affairs at St Stephen's Green. Here a second rally will take place including further speeches, poerty recitals and songs. Finally the march will continue around St Stephen's Green, down Dawson St, Nassau St, Suffolk St and onto Dame St for a final rally at the Central Bank Plaza. The rally will again include a number of speeches, songs and musical perfromances. Speakers for the day's event will include: Michael D Higgins TD, Patricia Mc Kenna MEP, Denis Halliday (Former UN Assistant Secretary General), Aoife Ni Fhearrgaill (Socialist Workers Party), Bishop John Kirby (Trocaire), Des Geraghty (President SIPTU), David Begg (General Secretary ICTU), Joe HigginsTD, Latif Serhalden (Kurdish Community in Ireland), Dr Fahy Akkari (Islamic Cultural Centre), Robert Mc Carthy (Dean of St Patricks Cathedral), Mary Van Lieshout (Irish Anti War Movement), Clare O Grady Walshe (NGO Peace Alliance), Aengus O Snodaigh TD. Songs and Musical performances from: Christy Moore, Luka Bloom, Hazel O Conor, Kila, Mary Coughlan. Poetry and Readings from Peter Sheridan, Paula Meehan, Ruth Mc Cabe (Actress). The opening and closing rallies will be chaired by Richard Boyd Barrett, Chairperson Irish Anti War Movement. The Rally at St Stephen's Green will be chaired by Brendan Butler (Co-ordinator, NGO Peace Alliance). Chief Steward will be Roger Cole, (Peace & Neutrality Alliance). The final rally is expected to finish not later than 5.30pm. The main event will followed by a gig in the Temple Bar Music Centre which commences at 6pm.

Start Date: 2003-02-14 19:00:00-05

End Date: 2003-02-15 06:59:59-05

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The message of Feb 15th is an important and basic one. To me, the purpose of such a show of numbers is to convince US and UK leaders that they are increasingly in the minority when it comes to the question of war in Iraq. Any dilution of this message by mention of Palestinian issues and anti-Islam fears while wholly justified and ethically sound only serve to distract from the unifying power of one simple message. It also allows the people we are trying to reach more opportunities to evade justification of their actions by not being forced to answer one simple question.

Created By: conor mc donnell

Aren't the Student Unions, Trade Unions,... supporting the demonstration?

Created By: Angel Sirvent

We are forming a committee to cover the Thurles, Co. Tipp area and will be organising a bus to Dublin on Feb. 15. The contact is Greta Murphy at 0504 21752 or Brian Cluer at 0504 43406

Created By: Web Master

Indeed, Conor. Let's hope there aren't any 'Cut the bin tax' signs this time

Created By: aonghus .

A Bus is being organised from Clare leaving Ennis at 9.00am to attend the National Antiwar Rally on February 15th passing through Scariff, Killaloe. Cost 15€ Contact 086 831 2173

Galway Alliance Against War are organising buses to leave Galway at 9am on February 15th for the national anti war demo. Tickets are 12euro and more details can be got by ringing John on 0868473529.

Buses will be leaving Westport and Castlebar for Dublin on Feb i5. To book phone Michele 098-42868 or Christel 094-25445. Buses will leave Westport at 8.30am and leave Dublin at 7pm. Cost 15 euros or 10 euros concession. This is being organised by Westport Against War.We will be holding a public meeting with guest speakers followed by music and fundraising on Feb 6th in Heneghans Westport at 8pm - more details to follow.

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A coach has been organised by the Donegal Anti-War Alliance. The coach will be leaving Gortahork on Saturday morning and picking up from Falcarragh, Dunfanaghy, Creeslough, Kilmacrennan, Letterkenny and Lifford. The coach will be returning again that evening. To book your place on the coach (waged 14 euro and concessions 9 euro return) please contact Mary Attenborough on 074 35533 (marya@webbery.ie) for pick up between Gortahork and Letterkenny and Frank Gallagher 074 25168 (dlgreen@eircom.net) for pick up in Letterkenny and beyond. Anyone making their own way there is asked to join us behind the Donegal Anti-War Alliance banner.

Created By: Mary Attenborough

THE SLIGO ANTI-WAR movement has organised a special day return deal with Iarnrod Eireann for Saturdays Demonstration. All those intending to travel to Dublin and seeking tickets please attend the Anti War meeting in Sligo Trades Club, on Tuesday 11th at 9.00.p.m. Further Info Phone 087-2470802

Created By: Declan Bree

Is there information about any definate actions for the March 15th? Like maybe people could close cafes/pubs in the afternoon so that staff could go. what's the planned route? should we go somewhere and stay there till hostilities are called off? if we are big in numbers, we could have effect. thoughts? thanks. m.

Created By: M. Maya

Anyone know of buses from Cork?? We are running one from West Cork but seats are disappearing quick. Please let me know if you know of other buses from Cork. Call Barbara on 086 1010198 or email barbmac@eircom.net

Created By: barbara mac

How long is this organization planning on waiting before someone bombs Ireland? How can you have an anti-war protest based solely on propaganda from Iraq, a country with a leader who has continuously lied to the UN? While the anti-Islamic racism must stop, it must also be recognized that if America and their allies do not stop the radicals, that many more innocent people will die.

Created By: Sara Tansey

I need to go from Cork, I heard that some buses will be available, do you know who should I contact?

Created By: Maria Isabel Pous

Buses from Cork city to the anti-war march in Dublin on Saturday, 15 February, will leave from the Opera House at 9am. Cost: E16 return or E10 unwaged. Phone 086 3894712 for information.

Created By: Eugene O'Connor

Coaches leaving Tralee for Dublin feb 15th. 8a.m , tickets E10 unwaged E20 Waged ,for more details ring Kieran on 087 6716009.

Created By: Web Master

Are there any special buses from Dundalk? D.F.Magee

Created By: Donal F. Magee

Bus Going from Manorhamilton 9.30, Drumshanbo 10.00 and Ballinamore 10.30am. Contact Martin Kenny at Lá Nua, Ballinamore for booking details. Domhnall Ó Cobhthaigh.

Created By: donal oc

THE THING THAT VEXES ME ABOUT THIS WAR IS IF THIS IS GOIN TO BE A WAR ABOUT DISARMING "NUCLEAR WEAPONS" WHY HASNT THE INTERNATIONAL COMUNITY ASKED MR BUSH AND MR BLAIR TO COUGH UP THEIR NICE COLLECTION OF DEADLY WEAPONS?

Created By: ronnie curry