EID at Croke Park
RTÉ's Religion and Social Affairs Correspondent Ailbhe Connelly speaks about how a group protested outside Croke Park while over 300 members of the Muslim community have gathered to celebrate Eid al-Adha.
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EID at Croke Park
RTÉ's Religion and Social Affairs Correspondent Ailbhe Connelly speaks about how a group protested outside Croke Park while over 300 members of the Muslim community have gathered to celebrate Eid al-Adha.
