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national / bin tax / household tax / water tax / opinion/analysis Sunday August 21, 2005 15:09 by John McDermott
An american psycho-decentralization program will reprogramme directionless civil servants. read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Saturday August 20, 2005 15:58 by iosaf
People are about to be killed in two provinces of Ecuador to protect the "rights" of an Oil corporation. Ecuador's government (not an exemplary one) has asked for Venezuala's assistance to continue its exports of crude Oil. Venezuala is "loaning" the oil, which is then being "put through the global books" as Ecuadorian, so that they continue to "meet their international obligations". They have been unable to "meet their international obligations" recently because the people of Sucumbios and Orellana provinces have been protesting because they believe their government are failing to "meet their national obligations". read full story / add a comment
meath / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Saturday August 20, 2005 12:55 by Proinsias Mac Fhearghusa
'Cú Chulainn's remains are buried in the Tara valley, the Fianna fought their last battle there and were decimated, according to lore. The symbology of Cú Chulainn would be put to better use Saving Tara in Croke Park than selling a brand of stout.' read full story / add a comment
national / environment / feature Friday August 19, 2005 22:01 by soundmigration
Welcome to the Ireland of the 21st century. A country where ordinary folks are locked up in prison, for deciding to stand up against a multinational corporation, hell bent on exploiting both people and finite resources for their own personal gain read full story / add a comment
meath / environment / press release Friday August 19, 2005 15:43 by spokesman
There is another M3 Route available which does not pass through the Tara valley. It is 3.5km shorter, passes Tara 5km away, and is €50m cheaper than the current route. It also offers the possibility of linking Trim to the M3. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / news report Friday August 19, 2005 15:34 by iosaf mac diarmada
on the 14th of August 1969 British troops entered the statelet of Northern Ireland, an event which came to be seen by many as the start of modern Irish History. on the 24th of March 1972 the post of "Secretary of State for Northern Ireland" was created by the UK government after the dissolution of the Stormont parliament which had ruled the statelet since 1922. The 11th person to hold the post, and the only woman was Dr. Marjorie "Mo" Mowlam who was the British government direct ruler of northern Ireland from May 3, 1997 to the 11th of October 1999 She died today at 56 years of age. read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Friday August 19, 2005 14:55 by Niall Harnett
Over EUR 3000.00 raised for the Rossport Five Fund as over 40 musicians, singers and dancers played to a packed audience for over four hours at The Russell Cultural Centre in Doolin, last night Thursday 18th August. Thanks to concert organiser Mattie Shannon. Thanks also to Mike Shanahan, Kevin Griffin, Shane McGowan, Michael Nagle, Ritchie Jones, Ritchie Nagle and Carol Weafer for sound and looking after things on the night. Special thanks to all the musicians, singers and dancers. Rock on!. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday August 18, 2005 22:24 by Barry
Bring your bike or other non-motorised transport (whistles, balloons, funny hats and bike-bells are a neccesity) and gather at the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square at 6pm on Friday 26th of August for a pleasant and fun bike ride around town. Its the last one of the summer so do your best to get your friends, enemies, acquaintances and everyone in between out on their rothar! read full story / add a comment
international / sci-tech / opinion/analysis Thursday August 18, 2005 14:59 by Starstruck
A light-hearted day out at the beach at Glengad,Co Mayo spawned the world's greatest toilet related invention... read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Thursday August 18, 2005 03:07 by One of IMC Ireland
To my infuriation and repugnance certain things have been revealed to me regarding our union that has really made my blood boil. I have decided to post them up here because I hope to see a debate developing and above all accountability in the Union corridor. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday August 18, 2005 02:38 by peace camper
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday August 18, 2005 02:34 by Dunlovist
'N what evidence, I hear you say to strut such a hyperbolic assertion? read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / news report Wednesday August 17, 2005 16:47 by Vincent
National Toll Roads (http://www.ntr.ie) are part of the preferred bidder consortium for the M3/Hill of Tara Public Private Partnership contract. Please come to a free information session this Friday (1.00pm in ENFO) and attend an afternoon protest beside the West Link Toll bridge, which is operated by NTR. read full story / add a comment
donegal / environment / news report Wednesday August 17, 2005 10:55 by ShelltoSea.com
Despite the continued mess that Shell and their partners have created in Mayo, the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources Noel Dempsey has granted a further exploration off the Donegal coast. read full story / add a comment
national / crime and justice / news report Tuesday August 16, 2005 23:06 by Haul yer tongue
Today the Irish Department of IN-Justice was taken over in support of one of the longest ever held political prisoners in Ireland. Since then there has been what can only be described as an enforced media black out by embarassed authorities. read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media / event notice Tuesday August 16, 2005 20:27 by dunk
Chinedu Onyejelem, Editor and founder of first and only monthly multicultural newspaper Metro Eireann presents 'Interculturalism and the Irish Media'. Metro Ireland's is the primary source of news and information on Ireland's fast-growing immigrant and ethnic communities. http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com/talks/default.asp @ 2pm - 3.30pm venue : VEC senior college read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media / event notice Tuesday August 16, 2005 20:03 by dunk
Artists and activists worldwide have used art in innovative ways to campaign for political change or social justice. Through performances, talks and images this exhibition draws together examples from many countries, from the music of Chile to street art in Brooklyn. It offers insights into the global response to the Iraq War, the iconic image of Che Guevara and political campaigning in Ireland. Curated by Comhlámh - Campaigning Artists Group and Le Chéile - Artists in Ireland against Racism. For further information please call 01- 4783490 http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com/library/default.asp#top Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th @ Library Room, County Hall 12pm - 6pm @ FREE read full story / add a comment
meath / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Tuesday August 16, 2005 01:03 by spokesman
In the Supreme Court on the 21st December 1972, Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh delivered judgment on the legality of the compulsory purchase by the State of a site below the four hundred feet contour lines on Tara. In the judgement, he stated: 'the Hill of Tara is properly to be regarded as a single unified site and not a series of separate archaeological monuments.' read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / news report Tuesday August 16, 2005 00:34 by Elaine
The Moving Finger writes: and, having writ, Moves on: Nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it. -Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / news report Tuesday August 16, 2005 00:19 by Wow
Residents living close to the site of the propsed prison in St. Margarets Co. Dublin called to Tara to proclaim their indignation and solidarity of another of Noel Dempsey's mishaps in the Tara valley. read full story / add a comment |
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