Galway Bay fm newsroom - There was strong interest in a peace event held in the city this afternoon to mark the anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing.
While a small number turned up to mark the event – it drew strong interest from passers by who stopped to hear a range of speeches and musical performances.
Today's event at Eyre Event was organised by the Galway Alliance Against War to remember the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 - and raise awareness of the growing dangers of nuclear armaments.
Among those giving speeches today was Secretary of the People's Movement, Frank Keogan.
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He believes people should be concerned about Ireland's inclusion in the EU defence project known as PESCO.
