'Voices for peace' - Hollywood star urges Ireland to vote for Clare Daly and Mick Wallace

Two Irish MEPs have received a surprising endorsement by a Hollywood A-lister ahead of the European elections. 

US actress Susan Sarandon praised Clare Daly and Mick Wallace in a video posted online recently, calling them "voices for peace". 

In the video, which has been viewed over 40,000 times, she says, "Right now in America it's a very pro-war time and also voices that question that are being silenced and fired and being given a very, very difficult time. 

"So for the last five years, when I've seen Clare Daly and Mick Wallace doing what they're doing, we can hear them around the world including in the United States, they're speaking up loud and clear for international solidarity and social justice, for peace and for the oppressed people. 

"I can't tell you how much - how very important - and how much that means to those of us in other places given hope by them and what they are saying to hear that kind of truth." 

She continued, "There are very few voices for peace in places of power and we need them more than ever now especially with what's goin gong in Gaza.

"This June 7th, people in Ireland have a chance to vote to keep these two great MEPs in the European Parliament to continue the fight, so please don't lose that voice in Europe, I beg of you. This June, don't forget to give your number one vote to Clare Daly in Dublin, or to Mick Wallace in Ireland South. 

"Thank you from me and all those voices in America that look to you for hope." 

Wallace posted the video on his personal X (formerly Twitter) page with the caption, "It's far from Hollywood actresses I was reared. But amazing to receive endorsement and support from the great Susan Sarandon. 

"She has a great politics and an even better heart. Don't believe everything the Irish Times tells you about me. Listen to Susan. VOTE MICK WALLACE NO.1." 

Ireland goes to the polls on June 7 for both the European and local elections.