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Thousands Attend Peace Rallies Across Northern Ireland

by Rob Walker | March 11, 2009 at 05:15 am

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Thousands of people took to the streets of Northern Ireland today to join in peace rallies after the murders of a policeman and two soldiers. Both Catholic and Protestant supporters expressed revulsion in the dissident killings, done by an IRA splinter group.

Silent lunchtime vigils were held at 1pm in Belfast, Londonderry and Newry. There was also events in Lisburn and Downpatrick.

An ICTU spokesman said that the intention was to face down those behind the killings with a massive display of public unity.
"A clear message will also go to the outside world, which makes clear the decency and humanity of the people of Northern Ireland," said Peter Bunting, the assistant general secretary of ICTU.

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generaldecay

at 06:29 on March 11th, 2009

I hope it does some good.

azzayindia

at 08:04 on March 11th, 2009

any step towards peace is good

jazzyzazzy

at 16:21 on March 11th, 2009

Something has got to give way soon, if only for the sake of the kids who live there. I ponder as to the content of the crowd wither it was mostly mothers and fathers of the children of the future.