In pictures: Save Lough Neagh campaigners take their call for action to the streets of Belfast
Valerie Martin
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Taking part in the Save Lough Neagh march in Belfast. (Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye)
Environmental campaigners, along with representatives of political parties and trade unions joined with those who live near Lough Neagh and anglers to highlight the crisis at the lough and to set out clear demands for its restoration.
The ‘Save Lough Neagh’ march assembled at Writers’ Square before making its way to Belfast City Hall.
A campaign spokesperson said: “Lough Neagh is on the brink of collapse. We need urgent action to save this vital natural resource."
One of the campaigners taking part in Saturday's march and rally in Belfast. (Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye)
The campaigners are demanding the public acquisition of the lough, an independent Environmental Protection Agency, investment in a research and recovery plan, the end of commercial sand-dredging and sewage dumping, a reduction in agricultural run-off and recognition of the rights of nature.
Speakers at the City Hall rally included People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll, academic John Barry, campaigner James Orr and Louise Taylor of Love Our Lough.
Campaigners of all ages marched through Belfast on Saturday to demand action on the ecological crisis at Lough Neagh. (Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye)
Environmental campaigners get their message across during the march. (Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye)
Environmental campaigners marched through Belfast to demand action on the ecological crisis at Lough Neagh. (Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye)
The campaign march makes its way through Belfast city centre. (Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye)
Campaigners on the streets of Belfast to demand action over the state of Lough Neagh. (Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye)
Some of those who took part in Saturday's Save Lough Neagh march in Belfast. (Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye)
John Barry, Lough Neagh researcher QUB speaking at the rally at Belfast City Hall. (Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye)
Gathered for the Save Lough Neagh rally at Belfast City Hall. (Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye)
Environmental campaigners marched through Belfast on Saturday to demand action on the ecological crisis at Lough Neagh. (Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye)
Louise Taylor from Love our Lough addresses the crowd gathered at Belfast City Hall on Saturday. (Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye)
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