I know, unbelievable, isn't it? They're gathering to congratulate Paul Gill on completing his traverse of Ireland to protest the blasphemy law. It sounds like it's been a successful consciousness-raising effort.
People all along the west coast have been incredibly supportive. Many people have refused to take payment for meals and staying at campsites, and comedian Tommy Tiernan met Paul to express his support. And you can give him a boost by joining him today, either on the final leg of the walk or later in Sandino's bar, or else by texting him a message of congratulations to +35386 7325365.
We're going to break his cell phone, aren't we?
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