3 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Wicklow candlelight vigil will ‘call for an end to suffering in Gaza'
The vigil will begin at 8pm at Burnaby Park and proceed through the town to the Cove, via Greystones Harbour, with participants carrying flags, candles and messages of peace.
The community group said families, friends, and neighbours are invited to take part.
'Bring your buggy, bring the kids and show your support. Local sports clubs, community groups, and residents are all welcome to walk together in unity.'
Speaking ahead of the event, Social Democrats councillor Mark Barry – who joined 45 other delegates from Ireland to take part in the Global March to Gaza, earlier in June this year – explained the motivation behind the event.
'This is a simple but powerful way for our community to come together in compassion, to remember those who have lost their lives, and to call for an end to the suffering in Gaza. We are asking people to join us – no matter your age – to walk together, light a candle, and stand for peace and humanity.'
Group organiser Fionna Saintraint added: 'As Palestinians face starvation, are killed seeking aid, and now confront full occupation, the humane response is to show solidarity and bear witness.
'Just 200 years ago, the Irish were also purposefully starved for existing on their own land. We shouldn't excuse inaction by comparing ourselves to a failing EU.'
Fionna said: 'Ireland is complicit by hosting Microsoft data used in targeting victims, and by trading €3.3bn annually with Israel. How many bombs does that buy? This is about caring enough to walk our own streets against genocide.'
Greystones for Palestine meets every Wednesday and Friday morning for a peaceful gathering from 7.30am to 8am in the Burnaby Park opposite the dart station.
