Sit-down protest outside GPO as 500 attend cost of living demonstration in Cork

Mick Barry was one of a number of speakers at the demonstration, with others including Don O'Leary of the Cork Life Centre and Caitríona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners

Participants make a 5-minute sit-down protest on Oliver Plunkett St at the GPO. Picture: Larry Cummins

A crowd of up to 500 people attended a cost of living demonstration in Cork city on Saturday, which included a sit-down protest on Oliver Plunkett St.

The protest was one of 23 due to take place around the country as households battle against rising energy prices and food prices.