Conor O’Neill, Christian Aid Ireland’s Head of Policy & Advocacy, Karol Balfe, Chief Executive Officer of ActionAid Ireland, Senator Frances Black, Éamonn Meehan, Chair of Sadaka-the Ireland Palestine Aliance during the launch of the Campaign to Pass the Occupied Territories Bill.

Meath Palestine Solidarity Campaign public meeting for Kells

Ann Casey

Published: Sat 21 Feb 2026, 5:52 PM

The Meath Palestine Solidarity Campaign in partnership with the Campaign to Pass the Occupied Territories Bill will host a public meeting in Kells on Wednesday 25th February at 7.30pm in the Kenlis Suite, Headfort Arms Hotel.

The meeting will set out the purpose and effect of the Occupied Territories Bill, the reasons its enactment is now urgent, and the practical steps that the Campaign to Pass the Occupied Territories Bill is calling for to advance the legislation.

Gary Keating, of Bohemian Football Club Solidarity Team, will welcome the speakers and chair the event.

The Campaign to Pass the Occupied Territories Bill is a civil society campaign endorsed by over 40 civil society organisations, trade unions and NGOs calling for the enactment of the Occupied Territories Bill.

(Pictured below): Conor O’Neill, Christian Aid Ireland’s Head of Policy & Advocacy, Karol Balfe; Chief Executive Officer of Action Aid Ireland, Senator Frances Black; Éamonn Meehan, chair of Sadaka-the Ireland Palestine Alliance.