Thousands take to streets in poverty rally

AID campaigners last night renewed their call to the Government to honour promises made to the world’s poorest as Ireland’s version of Live 8 drew crowds on to the streets of Dublin.

Thousands of demonstrators attended the Make Poverty History rally, which began with a march through the city centre and ended with a concert at Merrion Square within earshot of Government Buildings.

Broadcaster Joe Duffy was MC and the line-up of entertainers included the Devlins, Hothouse Flowers, Mundy, the Walls and a performance by gospel choirs from around the city, while speakers included representatives of African campaign groups.