James Nesbitt is one of the big names attending a rally on Irish unification today. The high-profile actor will deliver the keynote speech at the end of the event in Dublin this afternoon.
The Cold Feet actor, will appear before thousands at the 3Arena for the rally organised by the pro-unity group Ireland’s Future. Political leaders will also be in attendance alongside actor Colm Meaney.
Ireland’s deputy premier and leader of the Fine Gael party Leo Varadkar will give an address, as will Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald with five political parties taking part. However unionist parties in Northern Ireland are not involved in the event.