Marches to raise awareness about “Ireland’s spiraling abortion rate” took place across the country, May 20-22.

The Marches for Life, organised by the Pro-Life Campaign, attracted hundreds of pro-lifers in Galway, Cork and Donegal.

Speakers at the events warned that pressures are being placed on doctors and nurses to assist in abortions, forcing them to act against their conscience and opposition to abortion.

They called on the Government to introduce proper resources to support and inform women about positive alternatives to abortion.

The speakers included TDs Michael Collins and Seán Canney, along with local Councillors, doctors and activists.