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leitrim / environment / news report Thursday July 14, 2011 19:09 by Contaminated Crow
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Over 60 people attended a meeting of those opposed to proposed gas fracking in the north-west at the Mayflower in Drumshambo, Co. Leitrim on the night of July 12th. The major concerns raised at the meeting were organisational, with the –still nameless- group agreeing to the formation of a ‘core group which isn’t called a core group’.
Editor: Fracking is technology used for extracting natural gas trapped in rocks underground and is the process of forcing liquids and solids into the rock and forcing it to crack and thereby releasing the gas. Fracking liquids can cause pollution and the process of cracking the rock can significantly drop the water table and dry out huge areas.It has many other problems including exponential fall-off in production from year 1. read full story / add a comment 
national / environment / press release Sunday July 03, 2011 13:47 by Rossport Solidarity Camp
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Last week Shell put a notice in the paper that they will be starting the next stage of construction on the pipeline soon. The national campaign and the local community are preparing for this. As part of the ongoing opposition there will be a day of mass action on the Friday following when work begins again. We are calling for as many people to make it down to the site at Aughoos and take part in stopping Shell. The call out will go out via indymedia, this website and our mail update list. read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment / news report Friday June 24, 2011 18:03 by C
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Yesterday, one Corrib campaigner was hospitalised and several other injured as Gardaí stood by and allowed IRMS to assault and violently remove a group of people that had peacefully sat in front of the doors of the Shell offices in Belmullet. One member of the group had to be brought by ambulance from Belmullet to Castlebar by ambulance after being hit in the back by a IRMS security guard, while another protester was punched in the face by IRMS senior supervisor Derek Bolger. read full story / add a comment 
leitrim / environment / news report Friday June 24, 2011 03:34 by Who the Frack?
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An Taisce and The Frackers. See the coast that area reaches over to. See the sketched pipe on map one. If it wasn't so sick it would be funny. Fracking + Shell + Renewable energy biznizz. One big clusterfuck coming to Drumshambo and parts surrounding. Dick Roche of course was one of the Invited speakers to the RJK energy symposium. http://www.rjkenergy.com/en.php/energy-symposium/welcome read full story / add a comment 
national / environment / opinion/analysis Thursday June 16, 2011 17:19 by éirígí Sligeach
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'Fracking' is a term that not everyone may be aware of. It is used to describe a method of shale gas extraction known as Hydraulic Fracturing. Unfortunately it is a term we are very likely to hear a lot more about in the coming months and years. read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment / news report Friday June 10, 2011 10:22 by DD
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While in previous years the weather has been typically sunny and dry – apart from the unforgettable rain, cold and high winds of 1991 – it is sobering to remember that the original famine walk occurred in weather that would have been worse than that experienced this year, taking place in bitterly cold and hail storm conditions in March 1849. read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment / news report Thursday May 26, 2011 11:58 by C
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On Tuesday afternoon (24th May), Shell work at the Aughoose compound was successfully stopped from 2pm for the rest of the day. read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment / news report Wednesday May 25, 2011 21:36 by rossport solidarity camp
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Shell's Belmullet office was once again shut down by protestors to highlight the ongoing concerns by local residents and supporters about Shell's proposed Corrib gas project. This morning (wed 25th may) the blockade began at 7.30am and for 2 1/2 hours protestors were able to stop Shell workers entering the building. IRMS arrived around10am to end the blockade. read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment / news report Tuesday May 24, 2011 18:30 by Contaminated Crow
In Rossport an international solidarity meeting hears from activists of the Choctaw Nation, from Guatemala and from the campaign for justice in Bhopal read full story / add a comment 
national / environment / news report Saturday May 21, 2011 18:12 by Andrew
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Today at mid-day shell to sea and rossport solidarity camp walked onto shell land, destroying fences, and yet again clashing with security guards in the ongoing dispute over the corrib gas field. read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment / news report Tuesday May 17, 2011 23:31 by KatyB
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In response to Shell's AGM today in The Hague and London, the Shell to Sea campaign have shut down the Belmullet Shell office in protest against the on-going controversial Corrib Gas project which has no local consent or benefit to the people of Ireland. Shell will attempt to begin construction on the high pressure raw gas pipeline shortly despite a legal challenge by An Taisce and two local residents. This protest is also to highlight the fact that every hour Shell accumulates another £1.6 million pounds sterling ( 1.83 million Euro) by destroying communities across the globe, from the Niger Delta to the Canadian Tar Sands. Shell's appalling record of human rights abuses, oil spills, gas flaring and accidents forces people to protect their communities and their environment. We call on all shareholders to disinvest. read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment / press release Tuesday May 17, 2011 15:10 by Rossport Solidarity Camp
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We are calling out for folks to come & help prepare the camp for Party against the Pipe. No experience or skills needed, just come along and get stuck in, there's loads to do! read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / press release Friday May 13, 2011 14:41 by Fores Friends Ireland
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The Mayne river and associated woodlands which have been a habitat for a wide range of species, bats, kingfishers, otters and a wide range of native flora are under threat due to potential development. read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment / feature Saturday May 07, 2011 20:21 by rossport solidarity camp
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We are taking continuous action to frustrate Shell's work and need your support. Shell's Corrib Gas Project is already decade late and 3 times over budget - impressive for a rural community fighting one of the biggest multinationals in the world! The injustice faced by the community here is symbolic of the corruption and problems faced by people all over Ireland. read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment / news report Saturday May 07, 2011 19:01 by Party against the pipe
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Come & join us in celebrating over a decade of resistance to Shell's Corrib gas project...it's gonna be a good party! June Bank Holiday weekend 4-6th, Aughoose, Co.Mayo Bands, music, circus, dance, comedy, performance, crafts, kid's activities. Free camping area. Transport is being organised from most cities in Ireland, see website for details partyagainstthepipe.wordpress.com read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment / news report Wednesday May 04, 2011 14:49 by Shell to Sea
4 comments (last - wednesday may 04, 2011 20:08) 8 images 1 video file
Yesterday 4 campaigners were arrested as work was stopped at Shell's compound in Aughoose for over 7 hours. In a damning sequence of events, Gardaí continue to use inappropriate and unsafe methods to police the protests. read full story / add a comment
galway / environment / press release Tuesday May 03, 2011 18:51 by Des Doherty
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Talks taking place in County Galway on the health and environmental effects of mobile phone masts, and what to do about it, with two renowned experts. read full story / add a comment
national / environment / opinion/analysis Thursday April 28, 2011 07:43 by m.m.mccarron
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It was with great shock and puzzlement that the Irish public was informed yesterday that subsidies were to be removed from wind and wave in this serious era of climate concern, environmental pollution... as advised by the ESRI. Unbelievable to dare to suggest it in bald terms. And to further suggest that Ireland's energy supply be focussed on one Shell non-producing gas well as the answer to Ireland's energy needs. This well is said to last for 15 years. Is the State still in the blind in spite of all the criticisms about our building and our banking policies. Something really wrong with policy makers minds When will we ever learn? read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment / news report Wednesday April 27, 2011 20:05 by Rossport Solidarity Camp
2 comments (last - friday april 29, 2011 09:55)
Come up to the Rossport Solidarity Camp Summer Gathering for the May Bank Holiday weekend to see for yourself what's at stake and learn more about the campaign. The injustice faced by the community here is symbolic of the corruption and problems faced by people all over Ireland. read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment / news report Saturday April 23, 2011 15:28 by Shell to Sea
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The annual Good Friday walk went ahead yesterday despite the heavy rain. About 83 people walked the length of Shell's 9km proposed raw gas pipeline. The walk is a symbolic act to push Shell out of this beautiful area. read full story / add a comment |
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