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national / arts and media Saturday November 01, 2008 - 15:00 by Sean Crudden
The program at The National Concert Hall last night gave the audience an unusual experience of a great range of sounds - some of them up to ear-drum-shattering volumes. This music presented was in various styles - some of which were contrasting and some of which were complimentary. On the whole, the concert was exciting and more interesting than I thought it would be a few weeks ago when I booked two tickets on the internet. ... read full story / add a comment
galway / rights, freedoms and repression Saturday November 01, 2008 - 14:50 by TD
Criminally complicit in facilitating the transit of CIA torture flights via pit stop Ireland, it's reported that the Government is shaping up to do a cap-in-hand spineless slither to "the incoming US administration on the issue of extraordinary renditions and on the US military's use of Shannon Airport ... (and a) Cabinet committee will examine and strengthen legal provisions to ensure that gardaí and airport authorities have adequate legal powers for search and inspection of aircraft. This may involve strengthening the provisions of the Air Navigation and Transport Acts." (Irish Times). ... read full story / add a comment
national / environment Saturday November 01, 2008 - 01:02 by Contaminated Crow
Landfills, a power line, a Bio Park, an explosives factory and a quarry ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism Friday October 31, 2008 - 11:39 by Andrew
Eight minutes of video fro Wednesday nights demonstration. ... read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues Thursday October 30, 2008 - 10:45 by Jene Kelly
In September 2008, AIMSI (Association for Improvement in Maternity Services Ireland) ran an electronic survey asking women a number of questions and for their comments relating to their experience of “rooming in” in Irish maternity hospitals. The survey received a large response, where 266 women voluntarily submitted their observations. All respondents were self selecting and anonymous. Access to the survey was via website, www.aimsireland.com and also via links on a number of parenting websites and forum boards. ... read full story / add a comment
kildare / environment Wednesday October 29, 2008 - 17:13 by Conor McHugh
Roadstone has beeen given the go-ahead to quarry the Hill of Allen for the next 50 years without planning permission. Secret documents obtained by the Hill of Allen Action Group and seen by the Leinster Leader reveal that a combination of cock-up and capitulation by Kildare County Council have consigned even more of the Hill of Allen to history. ... read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous Tuesday October 28, 2008 - 21:58 by Chico Chagas
Boustany said to the governor that HSBC has anticipated the crisis of subprime and prepared itself to confront it. "Back in December, 2006 we saw the first signs of crisis, and so we did a provision of 2 billion dollars for the the possible default of borrowers," explained the executive. Today, he says, the HSBC is the first first place in the ranking of large-capitalized banks, with 2.5 trillion dollars in assets. ... read full story / add a comment
national / environment Tuesday October 28, 2008 - 21:19 by Contaminated Crow
An LNG terminal, explosives factory, incineration, power station and an airport in Counties Clare, Kerry, Meath, Roscommon and Sligo ... read full story / add a comment
cork / crime and justice Tuesday October 28, 2008 - 18:08 by Peter Sullivan
A new garden make over for one of Cork's exclusive private school says it all about the Green Party ... read full story / add a comment
national / environment Tuesday October 28, 2008 - 00:25 by Sid
Following last years epic celebration when the 7 beacon fires were lit,and Taras Feasting Hall was once again filled with music,songs poems and bardery.The Harps were heard again. Relighting the fires of our ancestors in defence of the land.Come along hear the call of the ancient halls on October 31st. ... read full story / add a comment |
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