Thousands expected on Dublin streets Saturday

Twenty thousand people are expected to march in protest through the streets of Dublin Saturday as

part of the International day of Action against War on Iraq.

The March will assemble at 2pm in Parnell Square and begin with a rally including a number of speakers, some poetry reading and songs.

Speakers for the day's event will include Michael D Higgins TD and Patricia Mc Kenna MEP.

Christy Moore, Luka Bloom, Hazel O'Conor, Kila, and Mary Coughlan are all expected to perform in support of the protest.