Belfast: 2026
Join us! Sat, 4 July, 1.30pm, Belfast City Hall
The rights of Christians, and particularly pro-life groups, are increasingly under attack. Since 2023, praying outside abortion centres has been a crime in Northern Ireland.
In February 2026, Belfast City Council have voted to approve draft bye laws that directly threaten freedom of speech, expression and peaceful Christian witness. These bye-laws introduce fines for public preaching and praying if the sound exceeds 70 decibels (the volume of a vacuum cleaner or a loud conversation, making normal preaching, praying, and even public speaking almost impossible in the city centre.
Belfast Council has also voted to ban the display of images used by pro-life groups including pictures on banners, posters, and even clothing such as t-shirts. Anyone who displays such images could face fines of up to £1,500. Pro-life information leaflets will also be censored, forced into sealed envelopes with ‘warning’ labels.
These bye-laws threaten freedom of speech, freedom of expression, and religious liberty – rights protected by both the Human Rights Act and the Good Friday Agreement. They are not about public order. They are about controlling speech, suppressing the pro-life message, and silencing Christian witness in public spaces. If faith can be silenced in Belfast todav, it can be silenced anvwhere tomorrow. That is why we must march on 4th July:
- Be a voice for the unborn
- Be a voice for faith
- Be a voice for freedom
- Be a voice for truth
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us on Saturday 4th July 2026 in Belfast and send a clear message. Please help promote the rally; help organise a bus; or have a parish speaker; if you would like some of the leaflets below, we can post them to you! Contact us on info@preciouslife.com / info@thelifeinstitute.net or phone us on 028 90278484 (Belfast) or 01 8730465 (Dublin).
Video
Leaflets
If you would like leaflets for distribution, contact us!
Leaflets in English
Billeog as Gaeilge
Ulotka po Polsku
Speakers
Andrea Williams
As Chief Executive and co-founder of Christian Concern and the Christian Legal Centre, Andrea Minichiello Williams has led some of the most high-profile and ground-breaking Christian freedom cases and parliamentary campaigns in the United Kingdom and Europe. Through bold legal advocacy and strategic cultural engagement, she has been at the forefront of defending life, family and Christian freedoms in the United Kingdom and beyond.
Andrea is a qualified barrister with over three decades of experience in law, public policy and campaigning.
She is a powerful and passionate voice for Christian truth, working tirelessly to see society transformed by the gospel in every sphere, from law and politics to education and healthcare. This vision led to the formation of the Wilberforce Collective and an increasing global influence through partner organisations.
Andrea is a qualified barrister with over three decades of experience in law, public policy and campaigning. She is a powerful and passionate voice for Christian truth, working tirelessly to see society transformed by the gospel in every sphere, from law and politics to education and healthcare. Andrea is married to Gareth; they have four grown-up children and one grandson.
Nathan Anderson
Nathan Anderson is a spokesperson and leading voice within Liberty NI, a grassroots movement committed to defending faith, freedom, free speech, parental rights, and the protection of life in Northern Ireland.
Through public engagement, campaigning, media work, and community outreach, Nathan has been involved in raising awareness around issues affecting civil and religious liberty, while encouraging Christians to engage faithfully and courageously in the public square.
He is also host of the Forward with Truth Podcast, where he regularly discusses culture, faith, law, and public policy from a Christian worldview.
Bernadette Smyth
Bernadette Smyth, Founder and Director of Precious Life, is a pro-life activist for over 20 years now. She regularly appears on TV and radio as a pro-life commentator and is instrumental in saving hundreds of babies through crisis pregnancy initiatives in the North of Ireland
“We need to make abortion unthinkable – all mothers and babies need is love”
Niamh Uí Bhriain
Chairwoman of the Life Institute, Niamh is a veteran pro-life activist for nearly 30 years and a prolific commentator on right to life issues
“We need to rebuild a culture when it is so broken that abortion is seen as a solution.”
Here’s some ways YOU CAN HELP right now
- If you manage a GROUP OR CAUSE on Facebook, please share the March Video and Alerts
- If you are on a parish or church council, include the rally in your bulletins and website
- Hand out LEAFLETS for the Rally, (yep, we’ll give you the leaflets)
- Pin a POSTER on a notice board in your Church or Community group
- Organise a BUS from your area
- VOLUNTEER before and during the Rally, we need all hands on deck!
- Be there on the day and ask others to come!
- Share the Rally YouTube Page and the latest Rally Promo: www.youtube.com/user/therallyforlife
- Promote the Facebook page among your friends: www.facebook.com/Allirelandrallyforlife
- Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/therallyforlife
- Sign up for our EZINE and keep in touch
Organised by Precious Life and supported by over 40 local groups and organisations
Getting there
On Foot
Belfast City Hall is Belfast City Council’s civic building. It is in Donegall Square, in the heart of Belfast. The postal code BT1 5GS.
By Train
Translink provides regular train services to and from Belfast Grand Central Station. For up-to-date information on timetables, visit www.translink.co.uk. Grand Central is within walking distance to City Hall.
By bus
Translink operates transport services to Belfast City Centre. For up-to-date information on timetables, visit www.translink.co.uk Download Maps and Directions here
By air
George Best Belfast City Airport is a 10 to 15-minute drive to City Hall, with regular bus links and taxi or car hire available at the airport. For full details visit www.belfastcityairport.com. Belfast International Airport is a 20 to 30-minute drive to City Hall with regular bus links and taxi or car hire available at the airport. For full details, visit www.belfastairport.com.
By Car
There are plenty of car parks in Belfast City and some limited street parking. Plan your journey using the map below!
Coaches
Pick up and drop off for coaches
Donegall Square West, BT1 6JS
Coach Parking
Donegall Square West, BT1 6JS
Albert Street Coach Park, BT12 4HQ
College Square North, BT1 6AS
(Each bus is being locally organised and will run if there is sufficient interest so make it happen!!)
For buses travelling from the North of Ireland.
07592 280522 
028 9027 8484 
info@preciouslife.com For buses travelling from the Republic of Ireland. +353 87 167 4656 +353 1 873 0465 info@thelifeinstitute.netMass for Life is being celebrated in St. Malachy’s Church, 24 Alfred Street, Belfast BT2 8EN at 12 noon for those who wish to attend.
Can you help?
