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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Friday August 05, 2005 12:33 by tobie*
There is nothing like a knock on the head to wake you up and make you reevaluate the things around you. Sitting here with a bump on my left temple that is as stubborn as ever and refuses to go away . I can only sit back and think about the severity of the health care system here in Ireland. I must admit I'm coming from a completely biased perspective, someone who grew up with a public health care system, but here it is anyways. read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Friday August 05, 2005 12:16 by Top Cat
The first London solidarity picket for the 2 Polish Tescos workers sacked last week in Dublin took place on Thursday evening. Around 20 people turned out to leaflet shoppers and staff at the Tesco’s store on Morning Lane in Hackney – the same store targeted by the Precarity Assembly for action on Mayday this year. read full story / add a comment
national / environment / news report Friday August 05, 2005 11:49 by Ciaran Hughes
Martin Collins of the Derrybrien Development Society has been investigating the various deals done between the Public State body Coillte and the various private enterprises regarding the development of the wind-farms at Derrybrien, which led to the land-slide in 2003. The information below is taken from the website of the Office of the Information Commissioner (http://www.oic.gov.ie), in reference to an FOI request made by Martin Collins. In particular, the conduct of the parties (i.e. Coillte, Saorgus and the Dept. of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources) is heavily criticised by the Commissioner. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Friday August 05, 2005 11:44 by Orla
9 arrested at Aldermaston Nuclear Weapons Factory (England) marking 60th Anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki _________________________________________________ read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Thursday August 04, 2005 23:56 by sovietpop
It poured rain in Dublin. What happened to the idea of summer? About 10 poles and 10 Irish anarchists handed out leaflets to the staff in Tesco and to customers going in. read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice / news report Thursday August 04, 2005 21:47 by iosaf
Eden tsubari a 19 year old soldier with the Israeli defence forces, and a native of Tapuah an israeli settlement in the west bank, went a.w.o.l. today, and still dressed in his uniform opened fired on a bus passing through Shfaram near Haifa in the palestinian territories. He killed 4 and injured several others. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism / news report Thursday August 04, 2005 16:46 by Starstruck
Gardai attempt to help Shell compensate for lost profits by filling up Luminous Ford Focus.... read full story / add a comment
meath / crime and justice / event notice Thursday August 04, 2005 16:26 by Sinead Maguire
A protest will be held in Trim on August 19th at 7pm. (date changed from Aug 12th). All who disagree with the treatment of the Rossport 5 are welcome to attend with posters etc. Lets show Demspey this issie is not going away - it's coming to his door read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Thursday August 04, 2005 14:33 by redjade
"The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) was created to defend our rights to think, speak, and share our ideas, thoughts, and needs using new technologies, such as the Internet and the World Wide Web. EFF is the first to identify threats to our basic rights online and to advocate on behalf of free expression in the digital age." read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday August 04, 2005 12:05 by Joe
A small demonstration took place at the Czech embassy in Dublin yesterday to protest at the violent repression in the Czech republic of a free festival. During the repression one person was killed as the police used tear gas, stun grenades, water cannon, APC's and riot squads on the peaceful crowd. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / press release Wednesday August 03, 2005 23:34 by Seoidin
Liber8 FM, a new community radio station for the Liberties and Dublin 8 will start broadcasting at weekends during the month of August. read full story / add a comment
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday August 03, 2005 18:32 by Tommy Donnellan
Today, Shell to Sea activists led by Galway City Councillor, Neill O' Brolchain, took to the streets to publicise the Saturday, August 13th, 'Justice for the Rossport Five,' National Demo in Galway City ... read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday August 03, 2005 14:38 by Ainm Cleite
As we speak, a sit-in is taking place in the chambers of Mayo County Council by supporters of the Rossport Five read full story / add a comment
national / environment / news report Wednesday August 03, 2005 13:49 by Admin
Noel Dempsey today welcomed Rio Tinto's 'donation' to the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI). This is the same Minister that yesterday granted permission for Shell, Statoil and Marathon to begin offshore work on a major gas field despite recent illegal construction work. Demspey appears to be championing the role of multinational corporations in Ireland despite the wishes and rights of Irish citizens. One can only wonder where Rio Tinto are going to come into all of this? read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice / other press Wednesday August 03, 2005 12:59 by iosaf
the Sub saharan state of Mauritania has seen events in the last 48 hours which suggest a coup d'etat in progress though latest news reports suggest an aborted coup. The president Maaouya Ould Sid Ahmed Taya is currently in Riad to attend the funeral of the Saudi King. "Islamist" military officers stationed troops on the street and shut the radio down, Mauritania doesn't really get much telly. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Wednesday August 03, 2005 12:09 by by way of contact form
A 'Freetekno' Party was stopped during the weekend by a series brutal and irrational actions of the Czech Police. Around 6000 people were attacked by the riot cops while having a party. The Highway was blocked and people entering the Czech Republic were turned away at the border, discriminated against on the basis of their looks. The party was legal action with approval of the property owner. Police actions were convicted by many mainmedia journalists, inhabitans of the nearest villages, human rights organisations, politicians and even by the president of Czech Republic. read full story / add a comment
mayo / miscellaneous / news report Wednesday August 03, 2005 00:31 by Elaine
At the foot of the mountain, Rossport 5 supporters were collecting signatures. Banners were strung along the hedgerows and many pilgrims took the time to inform themselves of the issue. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday August 02, 2005 23:00 by Tommy Donnellan
Justice for the Rossport Five & Send Shell to Sea. ASSEMBLE AT THE SPANISH ARCH AT 2PM (The Spanish Arch/Spanish Parade area is opposite Jury's Hotel/bottom of High St/adjacent to and on the East side of Wolfe Tone Bridge. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / news report Tuesday August 02, 2005 21:04 by Sean O'Neill
PROVISIONAL Sinn Fein last night demanded that the year-long ban on its five MPs receiving the Queen’s shilling, worth up to an estimated £500,000 in English parliamentary allowances and expenses, be lifted in light of the PIRA's decision last week to surrender. read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-capitalism / event notice Tuesday August 02, 2005 18:48 by Joe
Red and Black Revolution No9 the magazine of the WSM will be launched in the LIBERTY BELL on Francis Street at the first night of the ANARCHY NIGHT CAFE. read full story / add a comment |
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