To mark the anniversary of  last summer's bombardment of Gaza, Irish Artists in Support of Palestine are organising Palfest (July 8 -11) at various venues around Ireland, including Trinity College and The Abbey Theatre. Details on www.palfestireland.net. 

There will be a special Storytelling For Palestine night on Thursday 9th July at The Teacher's Club in Dublin. Line-up to be announced.

Anyone with tales from the Irish and Arabic traditions is welcome to participate  and donations go to a children’s charity.

535 Palestinian children lost their lives in this latest assault.