The sister of President Connolly, is among at least six Irish citizens aboard an aid flotilla that have been detained by Israel

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The organisers of a flotilla aid ships bound for Gaza with 15 Irish citizens on board say that Izraeli forces have boarded several of the boats. The President's sister, Dr Margaret Connolly is among those who have been detained. Fergal Gallagher of our Foreign News Desk has been following the story.

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