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national / miscellaneous / press release Wednesday February 18, 2009 21:18 by Helen T
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There was standing room only in UCC last night as Dr david Prentice and Wesley Smith addressed a seminar on embryonic stem cell research. Although UCC academics who had supported the proposal to introduce embryonic stem cell research were asked to debate, they didn't seem up to the challenge. More than 300 people heard from Dr david Prentice, an internationally recognized expert in stem cell research who tracks the success of adult stem cell treatments across the world. Last year the prestigious magazine Science published his work in this area. He was joined by Wesley Smith, a renowned ethicist who is a lively and much-sought after debater and commentator on many life issues. Last night, Mr Smith received sustained applause when he told a packed theatre in UCC that embarking on embryonic stem cell research would degrade the university. read full story / add a comment
international / gender and sexuality / press release Wednesday December 17, 2008 15:45 by Maryam Namazie
Call For End To Sharia Courts After Report Shows Widespread Injustice Press Release December 17, 2008 A new report* showing that Muslim women are discriminated against and encounter gross bias when they subject themselves to Sharia adjudications was welcomed today by The One Law for All Campaign, which is supported by a variety of organisations and individuals. * http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7783627.stm The campaign’s spokesperson Maryam Namazie said: ‘This research reinforces our own findings that Sharia Councils and Muslim Arbitration Tribunals are discriminatory and unfair. However, the solution to the miscarriages of justice is not the vetting of Imams coming to the UK as the report has recommended but an end to the use and implementation of Sharia law and religious-based tribunals.’ read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / press release Monday November 03, 2008 18:01 by Clare Quinlan
The Oxfam “Poems for 2009” calendar, a collaboration between poets and visual artists represented by the Blue Leaf Gallery, will be launched in Filmbase, Dublin 2 on Thursday November 6th. read full story / add a comment
limerick / anti-war / imperialism / press release Wednesday October 29, 2008 23:39 by Zoe Lawlor
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The second boat from the Free Gaza Movement reaches Gaza. Doing what the international community refuses to do. read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media / press release Monday October 13, 2008 17:28 by Fred Johnston
david Caddy outlines in an MP3 link the wheres and wherefores of poetic dissonance read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media / press release Friday October 10, 2008 01:58 by Over The Edge
The latest issue of the online literary journal The Fifteen Project, edited by Mike Begnal is now available at http://www.fifteenproject.com/ read full story / add a comment 
international / arts and media / press release Thursday October 09, 2008 01:03 by Over The Edge
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Wes Lee from Wellington, New Zealand is the 2008 Over The Edge New Writer of The Year. Her story, Tigers, has been chosen as the winner by competition judge, Celeste Augé. The winning entry will appear in the January-March issue of Galway Arts Centre's online literary quarterly, West 47. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / press release Tuesday October 07, 2008 20:52 by Hammered
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It was probably the most important anti-war action to happen in Ireland this century – and it was certainly the most daring. At Shannon Airport five people took on the might of the US military – and put a Navy war-plane out of action.. Even more amazingly, they ultimately convinced a jury that to do so was not a crime. But the story of the Shannon Five has hardly been told, until now. For the first time, a new book reveals the inside story of an intrepid act read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / press release Saturday October 04, 2008 15:51 by Seán Ó Riada
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A evening of solidarity and networking for people who want to change the world will take place in manorhamilton, Leitrim on Friday 17th October 2008. The event starts at 8pm and will continue until late, with stalls, speakers and a film. The event is free admission. Contact: nwsolidarity@yahoo.com read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Friday October 03, 2008 17:18 by John McCoy
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Outlined below is the divey up of electrical contractors and their employee’s pension monies taken in a highly questionable manner. All this information is taken from the attached company office returns of Pensions and Conditions Limited (EPACE) It explains to gusto which TEEU use when trying to drag Electrical Contractors into the Labour Court to force them into the bad value for money CWPS. If we were to make an award for the Gusto Used who would get the Prize Man ????? See List of directors below to explain this ALL THIS MONEY COMES FROM AN UNAUTHORISED €0.38 PAYMENT TAKEN FROM ELECTRICIANS AND THEIR EMPLOYEERS. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Friday September 26, 2008 17:29 by Irish Film Institute
The theme of the year-long campaign marking the 60th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights informs our six-week evening course this term. With a range of titles covering aspects of human rights, the Anniversary is an ideal opportunity for us to engage with filmmakers and human rights practitioners on the significance of this genre of filmmaking. Our course will feature six documentaries, previously unscreened in Ireland. Each evening, a special guest from the world of film or human rights will speak on the film and their own work. The course will be of interest to IFI members and friends, film enthusiasts, human rights workers and all who are interested in challenging and provocative cinema. read full story / add a comment
kildare / environment / press release Friday September 26, 2008 12:07 by Miriam Mulcahy and Anne Davidson
In a major decision released on 23rd September, the Information Commissioner Emily O'Reilly has directed Kildare County Council to turn over to the Hill of Allen Action Group documents concerning planning at Roadstone's quarry that the Council has fought to keep secret for more than a year. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Friday September 12, 2008 01:12 by Anonymous
DUBLIN, Ireland — On Saturday, September 13, the collective known as Anonymous will stage a global protest against the Church of Scientology management, its attempts to infiltrate schools, and its internal exploitation of children. Since January, Anonymous has staged seven successful, non-violent protests at over 130 Scientology centres around the world, including the Mission of Dublin Ltd on 62/63 Middle Abbey Street. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / press release Wednesday August 13, 2008 09:37 by Nukewtach
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Kathy Kelly founder of the sanctions busting group "Voices in the Wilderness" has been lifted on an old warrant during the 450 mile peace walk from her hometown of Chicago to St. Paul site of the forthcoming Republican Convention (where John McCain will be nominated as the party's Presidential candidate for November's U.S. Presidential elections). Kathy Kelly was a regular visitor to sanctions strangled Iraq and present in Baghdad during the U.S. "Shock & Awe" campaign 03. She had spoken at Afri's 03 Brigid Festival in Kildare en route to Baghdad and gave the PItstop Ploughshares photos of Iraq victims which were taken into the Shannon Airport hangar during their disarmament action the following weekend. Kathy returned to Dublin for the 3 Pitstop trials to testify as a witness and address public meetings. read full story / add a comment 
galway / arts and media / press release Wednesday May 21, 2008 15:54 by Fred Johnston
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At a presentation at Galway City Hall recently, the Western Writers' Centre were pleased to unveil a variety of development plans - bolstered by enormous national and even international support read full story / add a comment 
dublin / arts and media / press release Friday May 09, 2008 14:38 by Lee Welch
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david Beattie, Anita Delaney, Katherine Lamb, Claire Maguire, Lee Welch. Draíocht presents Play, in celebration of Spréacha 2008, an exhibition that brings together specifically commissioned works by five Irish based artists that deal with the concept of play. read full story / add a comment 
antrim / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Monday April 07, 2008 14:36 by f
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Please send protests to UNITE against the scandalous treatment of their members. read full story / add a comment 
international / miscellaneous / press release Friday April 04, 2008 13:27 by Eoin O Broin
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Susan George Book Launch and speaking events in Dublin & Belfast Internationally acclaimed author and global justice activist Susan George will be in Dublin and Belfast from Tuesday April 8 to Saturday April 12 to launch her new book, We The Peoples Of Europe. The book, published by Pluto Press outlines the authors critique of the present direction of the EU, her account of the French referendum campaign on the EU Constitution in 2005 and George’s distinctive vision for the future of Europe. Susan is available for interview throughout her stay in Ireland. For more information contact Eoin O Broin on 0872794843 or eoinobroin@hotmail.com read full story / add a comment 
national / health / disability issues / press release Thursday March 13, 2008 17:17 by Ann Keilthy
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We have had a week of events around the theme of the brain, and awareness of the 700.000 people in Ireland with a brain disorder ranging from Migraine, Acquired Brain Injury to MS and Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, all events coordinated through the Neurological Alliance of Ireland. This week, Internatinal Brain Awareness Week has received a huge amount of publicity, focussing as it has on personal experiences, and an honest look at the present state of services for those with a neurological disorder in Ireland - through the media - TV, radio, newspapers, the internet, and conferences and meetings. On Sunday (March 16th), the last day of Brain Awareness Week, the PALS branch of the Parkinson's Association (the branch for those diagnosed at a younger age) have a special meeting, in the Marine Hotel in Sutton at 3pm on Sunday March 16th, which is an open meeting because of its relevance to the Week, and indeed because it is testimony to the strength of the human spirit. read full story / add a comment 
international / miscellaneous / press release Thursday January 31, 2008 13:00 by Fleachta
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Irish campaigners called on world leaders at the Davos summit to put poor people first with a protest outside the Central Bank in Dublin on Saturday. read full story / add a comment |
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