We ask three Cork-based women why they march in solidarity with the Palestinian people

Helen O’Callaghan chats to three women on why they take part in demonstrations for Palestine week in, week out and the benefits to doing so

Lilly Higgins: "I had a general feeling of helplessness. When you feel like that, it’s good to put yourself with like-minded people." Picture Dan Linehan

Week after week they march in solidarity with the Palestinian people. We ask three Cork-based women why they march. What has happened since they started? Have they developed new friendships? What do they want to see happen in Palestine? And do they have personal links there?

‘A determined group’