Catherine Connolly’s Sister Joins Flotilla Bound for Gaza

Catherine Connolly’s sister joins flotilla bound for Gaza

Margaret Connolly describes organisation as a powerful symbol of international solidarity with Palestinians

‘We are prepared to be arrested’ – President Catherine Connolly’s sister joins latest flotilla to Gaza

A sister of President Catherine Connolly, who has been a long-time activist in the Palestine solidarity movement set sail on Sunday on a boat bound for Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla in an attempt to deliver life-saving aid and challenge the ongoing Israeli naval blockade.

Catherine Connolly's sister joins latest Gaza flotilla

One of Catherine Connolly’s sisters is among the latest group of activists to set sail for Gaza with the hope of providing life-saving aid beyond the Israeli naval blockade. Dr Margaret Connolly has been a long-time activist in the Palestine solidarity movement while running a successful GP practice in Sligo for around 40 years. Margaret is one of the President’s 13 siblings, growing up in Shantalla, Galway, and she is married to long-serving co…