Cork parade to highlight ‘crisis’ in Defence Forces

The organisers of a parade are hoping thousands of people will join it in Cork to highlight the poor pay and conditions being endured by members of the Defence Forces.

The Respect and Loyalty Parade will be held in Cork city centre on Saturday, May 4, and one of those attending it will be Cathal MacSwiney, grandson of both Cathal Brugha and Terence MacSwiney, who were two iconic leaders in the struggle for independence.