OscailtOccupy BelfastPeople in Belfast can come together for a common purpose
Breaking news: Italian MP, Sgarbi denounces the Statistical Fraud on COVID-19. The speech of the Member of Parliament Vittorio Sgarbi in the session of the Italian Camera, Meeting no. 331 of Friday 24, April, 2020. Vittorio Sgarbi, denounces the closure of 60% of the businesses for 25,000 COVID-19 Deaths, of which the National Institute of Health says 96.3% died NOT of COVID-19 but of other pathologies. That means only 925 have died of the virus. 24,075 have died of other things.2011-10-27T13:25:10+00:00Indymedia Irelandimc-ireland@lists.indymedia.iehttp://www.indymedia.ie/atomfullposts?story_id=100808http://www.indymedia.ie/graphics/feedlogo.gifFew more photos from #OccupyBelfasthttp://www.indymedia.ie/article/100808#comment2852082011-10-27T13:25:10+00:00#OccupyBelfast..Occupy Belfast – rebels without a cause?http://www.indymedia.ie/article/100808#comment2852182011-10-28T10:04:30+00:00#OccupyBelfast*** 2 articles from Slugger O'Toole, includes a 6 min audio interview:Talking to...*** 2 articles from Slugger O'Toole, includes a 6 min audio interview:<br><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br></span>Talking to Occupy Belfast camp in Writer’s Square (Mon 24 October)<br><a href="http://sluggerotoole.com/2011/10/24/occupy-belfast-camp-in-writers-square/" title="http://sluggerotoole.com/2011/10/24/occupy-belfast-camp-in-writers-square/">http://sluggerotoole.com/2011/10/24/occupy-belfast-camp...uare/</a><br><br> "Alan In Belfast" spoke to Gerry Carroll at lunchtime today, sheltering under a
pagoda set up beside the impromptu Occupy Belfast camp in Writer’s
Square opposite St Anne’s Cathedral.
<p>About ten tents are pitched in the square. The protesters have a
nightly meeting at 6pm to decide on the next course of action, and have
no plans to pack up their camp. </p><p>*** Earlier article: <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Occupy Belfast – rebels without a cause? (Wed 5 October)<br>
<a href="http://sluggerotoole.com/2011/10/05/occupy-belfast-rebels-without-a-cause/" title="http://sluggerotoole.com/2011/10/05/occupy-belfast-rebels-without-a-cause/">http://sluggerotoole.com/2011/10/05/occupy-belfast-rebe...ause/</a></p><p>*** Billy Bragg joins Occupy Belfast protesters at Cathedral ahead of gig <br></p><p><a href="http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/billy-bragg-joins-occupy-belfast-protesters-at-cathedral-ahead-of-gig-16069930.html" title="http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/billy-bragg-joins-occupy-belfast-protesters-at-cathedral-ahead-of-gig-16069930.html">http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/n....html</a></p><p>
Folk punk and left-wing political activist Billy Bragg has paid a visit to a
protest group in Belfast city centre.
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The silver-haired singer-songwriter joined the Occupy Belfast protesters at
Writer's Square, opposite St Anne's Cathedral, ahead of his Belfast gig.</p><p>**** Other reports:</p><p>- <a href="http://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/occupy-belfast.283081/" title="http://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/occupy-belfast.283081/">http://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/occupy-belfast.28...3081/</a></p><p>- Occupy Belfast protester outside Invest Northern Ireland</p><p><a href="http://www.demotix.com/news/888939/occupy-belfast-protester-outside-invest-northern-ireland" title="http://www.demotix.com/news/888939/occupy-belfast-protester-outside-invest-northern-ireland">http://www.demotix.com/news/888939/occupy-belfast-prote...eland</a></p>**** Tonight in Belfast: Centenary of James Connolly’s Belfast Arrival to be marked in City Hall<br><a href="http://www.indymedia.ie/article/100726" title="http://www.indymedia.ie/article/100726">http://www.indymedia.ie/article/100726</a><br><br>Jack O’Connor, Jackie McDonald, Carál Ní Chuilín, and John Gray will
speak at a unique event hosted in Belfast City Hall on Friday 28th
October to mark the 100th anniversary of the arrival of James Connolly
in Belfast to organise dockers and mill workers. The evening will begin
at 6.30pm with Belfast Mayor Niall Ó Donnghaile unveiling a portrait of
Connolly painted by Belfast Artist Frank Quigley. The guest panel will
follow with their discussion at 7pm.<br><br> The historic trade
unionist came to Belfast in 1911 following James Larkin’s departure to
Dublin. This special event will hear from cross community leaders who
are members of the trade union SIPTU articulate the view that now more
than ever working people need to be united.<br><br>Connolly was passionate about uniting working people, and breaking down
sectarian barriers, his time in Belfast was characterised by his drive
to unite communities.<br><br>*** Related to that, again from Slugger O'Toole: Republicans and loyalists unite to mark centenary of James Connolly arriving in Belfast<br><a href="http://sluggerotoole.com/2011/10/23/republicans-and-loyalists-unite-to-mark-centenary-of-james-connolly-arriving-in-belfast/" title="http://sluggerotoole.com/2011/10/23/republicans-and-loyalists-unite-to-mark-centenary-of-james-connolly-arriving-in-belfast/">http://sluggerotoole.com/2011/10/23/republicans-and-loy...fast/</a><br><br><br>Billy Bragg @ Occupy Belfasthttp://www.indymedia.ie/article/100808#comment2852282011-10-28T14:34:28+00:00Billy Bragg fanBilly Bragg:Despite
getting off to a rather fractious start - an onstage row wi...Billy Bragg:<br><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage"><br>Despite
getting off to a rather fractious start - an onstage row with the
organisers over the displaying of a poster for a coming Occupy Belfast
event - last nights gig at the Empire was a lot of fun. Sponsored by
Amnesty International and billed as a gig about freedom songs, I
performed a few tunes that I haven't played for ages, including 'My
Youngest Son Came Home Today', which, given the context was very well
received. Always get great audience response in Belfast.</span><br><br>Words from his facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Billy-Bragg/44905697470" title="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Billy-Bragg/44905697470">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Billy-Bragg/44905697470</a> with link to:<br><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br></span>POTD – Billy Bragg and Occupy Belfast (<a href="http://sluggerotoole.com/profile/moochin/Fri" title="http://sluggerotoole.com/profile/moochin/Fri">http://sluggerotoole.com/profile/moochin/Fri</a> 28 October 2011)<br><a href="http://sluggerotoole.com/2011/10/28/potd-billy-bragg-and-occupy-belfast/" title="http://sluggerotoole.com/2011/10/28/potd-billy-bragg-and-occupy-belfast/">http://sluggerotoole.com/2011/10/28/potd-billy-bragg-an...fast/</a><br><br>Walking past the camp yesterday i heard what sounded like a familiar
voice. When i looked to check it was indeed Billy Bragg who was in town
to play a gig at the Empire last night. He had called down to offer
support to the camping protestors. Safe to say that any donations of
food and provisions would be very welcome.<br><br>Related Irish Times article, Billys time in Ireland: 'I'm still Billy Bragg from Barking'<br><a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2011/1021/1224306152600.html" title="http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2011/1021/1224306152600.html">http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2011/1021....html</a><br><span class="main_topic_title"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br></span>Ireland Tour 2011
<span class="desc main_topic_desc">Billy Bragg <a href="http://www.billybragg.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=5752" title="http://www.billybragg.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=5752">http://www.billybragg.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=5752</a><br><br></span></span>Occupy Belfast keepin it lit - first vid in and insightful reporthttp://www.indymedia.ie/article/100808#comment2852422011-10-29T09:59:41+00:00#OccupyBelfast fanOccupy everywhere roundup featuring #OccupyBelfasthttp://www.deathculture.co.uk/...<br><h1>Occupy everywhere roundup featuring #OccupyBelfast</h1><a href="http://www.deathculture.co.uk/freedom/story/occupy-everywhere-roundup-featuring-occupybelfast" title="http://www.deathculture.co.uk/freedom/story/occupy-everywhere-roundup-featuring-occupybelfast">http://www.deathculture.co.uk/freedom/story/occupy-ever...lfast</a><br><br>A special report from Belfast by our man on the ground - Rosko 'Danger' Frapson, who takes the lad for a guided tour of #OccupyBelfast.<p>"The
campers have received plenty of support already as residents from the
local apartment complexes have bought supplies, local restaurants
delivering food and a bar that allows free use of the bathroom.</p><p>The
'group' is now holding general assemblies between 6PM and 7PM daily, to
discuss plans of action and how to promote the cause. The only assembly
that I have atended so far was on Monday October 24th; it was pissing
down with rain so we were all huddled under gazebos around a smokey
dustbin fire (very harsh on the old eyes and lungs). There are plans to
organise having people hand out flyers and stand at busy areas of the
city holding small 'protests' and that sort of thing. We're attempting
to get more support and attention basically.<br>
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A lot of people have been complaining about the movement being 'hijacked' by a political group: <a href="http://www.swp.org.uk/" title="http://www.swp.org.uk/">http://www.swp.org.uk/</a>.
I've not seen too much of those guys except for at the actual protests.
I personally don't think they have 'hijacked' anything, but they were
dominant at the October 15th protest which was a massive flop anyway so
that wasn't surprising. The actual occupy movement itself appears to be
pretty much grass-roots. The camp site is free from any kind of SWP
presence. I think that lazy people are just using the SWP as an excuse
for why they can't join in.<br>
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Something quite odd that I have noticed is that there are quite a few
foreigners involved in Occupy Belfast. While the great majority of
people are from Northern Ireland and Belfast, I've met people from
Dublin, Canada, the USA and Spain. I'm not complaining about that, just
thought it was a bit odd... Solidarity travels, eh?<br>
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The protest on Friday 21st had 50 or so people in attendance, which was
awesome compared to the previous effort. 10 - 15 people opted to camp
out on the first night. I called down again on Saturday night and only
saw maybe 7 or 8 people (although others could have been in their tents)
and earlier in the week there were about 15 - 20 people. There are 12
tents in total but always a lot of activity and people at the assembly
today claimed there could be somewhere between 40 and 60 people involved
with the movement, from campers to regular visitors and supporters.
It's definitely growing over here."</p><br>First vid in from #occupybelfast <a href="http://vimeo.com/31266409" title="http://vimeo.com/31266409">http://vimeo.com/31266409</a><br>
via WIMPS.tv <a href="http://wimps.tv/stories/video-occupy-belfast/" title="http://wimps.tv/stories/video-occupy-belfast/">http://wimps.tv/stories/video-occupy-belfast/</a> <br><p>
On Friday 28th of October, we took our cameras to speak to those camped out at Writer's Square in Belfast.</p>
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The people who have been camping out day and night are part of the
Occupy movement that is taking place in many cities across the world.</p>
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We wanted to find out specifically why they're camped there and what it is they hope to achieve.</p>Occupy Belfast vid 2http://www.indymedia.ie/article/100808#comment2853142011-11-01T22:43:31+00:00#OccupyBelfast fan<div class="title">Occupy Belfast - 29/10/2011<br>vid by by Christopher Ward<br><a href="http://vimeo.com/31370253" title="http://vimeo.com/31370253">http://vimeo.com/31370253</a><br><br></div><div class="title">Occupy Belfast - 29/10/2011<br>vid by by Christopher Ward<br><a href="http://vimeo.com/31370253" title="http://vimeo.com/31370253">http://vimeo.com/31370253</a><br><br></div>