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national / anti-war / imperialism Sunday February 16, 2003 16:26 by IMC Editorial Group
In one of the largest demonstrations in Irish history, over 100,000 people marched in Dublin today against the Bush administration's rush to war on Iraq. Protestors from every part of Ireland representing hundreds of groups came to Dublin to voice their opposition to war and to the continued use of Shannon Airport by the US military ( 2 ) ( 3 ). From opposition politicians to anarchists and Fianna-Fail-voting grannies, the crowds were diverse, cheerful, creative and peaceful as the sunshine encouraged an almost carnival atmosphere. Only one arrest was reported.
As usual, estimates of the numbers of protestors varied widely with Gardaí reporting 80,000 participants, mainstream media reporting 100,000 and the Irish Anti-War Movement and other organisers reporting 150,000. In any event, it was clearly one of the largest demonstrations in Irish history. Smaller demonstrations were also held in cities and towns around the country, including Cork, Letterkenny, Sligo and Belfast where over 20,000 marched against the war. The Irish protests were part of a global day of action against war that saw over thirteen million people protest worldwide. Meanwhile the anti-war movement continues ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 8 ) ( 9 ) ( 10 ) ( 11 ) ( 12 ) ( 13 ) ( 14 ) ( 15 ) , with discussion on what to do next. A demonstration at Shannon Airport is planned for March 1st ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ).
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national / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday February 11, 2003 02:45 by IMC Editorial Group
An unprecedented level of activity is taking place around the country as Ireland mobilises to take part in the worldwide anti-war day of action on the 15th Febuary. Reports are disappearing from the IMC Ireland newswire almost as soon as they are published due to the sheer volume of news stories being submitted.
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