Using the 19th century "It came upon a midnight clear" hymn as a theme, the bishops said it has a "timely message for us amidst the conflicts in Israel and Gaza and Ukraine.

Cavan County Council recently unanimously supported a motion to call for a "total ceasefire" in Gaza.

According to the organisers, the aim of the planned rally is to highlight the Palestinian struggle and particularly the Gaza strip.

Deputy Carthy criticised the government for frustrating the 'Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill'.

15 children were killed after Israel began bombardments on Gaza on Friday.

'Israeli-Palestinian fighting is continuing for a second day in the territory's worst escalation of violence since a war last year'

Ukraine's President says Israel could play a crucial role in peace talks.

Cavan Senator Joe O'Reilly says the situation demonstrates "inhumane activity".