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national / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Tuesday May 16, 2006 19:01 by Susan McKay
This story is referred to at: http://www.indymedia.ie/article/76019 Michael McIlveen was just 15 when he was beaten to death by loyalists in Ballymena 10 days ago. His mother, Gina, has invited her MP, the Reverend Ian Paisley, to her son's funeral. This is a gesture which is as breathtakingly generous as Gordon Wilson's when he forgave the IRA after it murdered his daughter Marie in 1987. Gina McIlveen has asked the elected leader of the majority of the Protestant people to be by her side as she buries her son, murdered by Protestants because he was a Catholic. The invitation is courageous. It also contains a challenge. She is asking the DUP to show respect. read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Tuesday May 16, 2006 18:11 by NewsMan
John Howard arrives in Ireland on Saturday on a four day trip where he will address the Dail and meet key business and political leaders. It is his first visit to Ireland since he was first elected Prime Minister of Australia ten years ago and one he sees as important because of 'the historical and sentimental links between the two countries'. Howard is currently swamped in controversy surrounding kick-backs to Saddam Hussein, state treatment of Aboriginal peoples and Refugees, his support for George Bush and his decision to send the Navy to East Timor. As he is met by anti-war protesters in Washington, Irish activists are preparing their own welcome for this notorious war monger. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Tuesday May 16, 2006 17:47 by Lisa
John Howard arrives in Ireland on Saturday on a four day trip where he will address the Dail and meet key business and political leaders. It is his first visit to Ireland since he was first elected Prime Minister of Australia ten years ago and one he sees as important because of 'the historical and sentimental links between the two countries'. Howard is currently swamped in controversy surrounding kick-backs to Saddam Hussein, state treatment of Aboriginal peoples and Refugees, his support for George Bush and his decision to send the Navy to East Timor. As he is met by anti-war protesters in Washington, Irish activists are preparing their own welcome for this notorious war monger. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism / other press Tuesday May 16, 2006 15:37 by Conor J.McGowan
The May 2006 issue of “Leftline” by the Irish Socialist Network is now available to download from: http://irishsocialist.net/LeftlineMay2006.pdf read full story / add a comment
dublin / racism & migration related issues / news report Tuesday May 16, 2006 14:30 by Madam K
There are around 70-80 people presently outside the Cathedral in support of the men ( Revolt Video Pics going up asap on new thread) A Group of students from the school across the road have joined in and there is lively chanting outside the Cathedrals front e. Three men from Afghanistan living in Waterford have joined the protest, and have been refusing food/water from yesterday. Presently two are outside the Cathedral and I believe one has gained access. That makes 44 people on the Hunger/Thirst strike now Latest news from the Hospital is that Abdul and Sultan are in a stable condition, some men inside are weakening and ambulances are on standby Joe Higgins TD, Jerry Crolly TD and A. OSnoddaigh TD are present at the Cathedral although as of yet have not gained admission. There are also people from RAR, Revolt Video, Unmanageables, Socialist Party, Sinn Fein, AWI, AY, WSM, IAWM, WV and SWP attending and plenty of unaligned! read full story / add a comment
antrim / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday May 16, 2006 11:30 by Davy Carlin
Urgent to – Anti racism, refugee, community, human rights and all concerned citizens, A real tragedy is unfolding in Dublin. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Tuesday May 16, 2006 03:15 by Dermot L
St Patrick's Athletic fans group Pats for Richmond is to hold its second public meeting in 2 weeks to put pressure on the club's board. It is understood that the board, who have opened tentative negotiations on a move to Tallaght's Municipal Stadium, intend on selling the club's historic home and moving St Patrick's from their traditional Inchicore community base. read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Tuesday May 16, 2006 02:08 by Joe C
The Unite union in New Zealand has organised 3000 workers in the fast food industry, recently winning a fight with KFC, Starbucks and Pizza Hut. They now face a concerted attack by McDonalds to smash the union, and are appealing for international solidarity. read full story / add a comment
international / racism & migration related issues / other press Tuesday May 16, 2006 01:09 by redjade
Josh Marshall says... ''....the president simply couldn't square the circle between the corporate cheap-labor forces who fund his campaigns and the cultural conservatives who supply his voters? Growing out of that failure, this 'militarize the border' hokum is the policy announcement equalivent of crawling under his desk and screaming "Help!" '' read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Monday May 15, 2006 21:39 by Eoin Meany
Amnesty International are holding their annual letter writing day in the Mansion House this Saturday 20th May from 10am-4.30pm read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Monday May 15, 2006 19:18 by Manus O'Riordan
On Saturday, April 15th, 2006, British and Irish relatives and friends of International Brigaders marked the 70th anniversary of the formation of the International Brigades with a commemorative walk, led by Pauline Fraser, across the Pyrenees from France into Spain. The ceremonies commenced in the French Pyrenean village of Las Illas, at the monument to mark the passing through that village in 1939 of the President of the Spanish Republic, the President of the Basque Republic and the President of the Generalitat of Catalunya - fleeing for their lives as refugees from the triumph of fascism in Spain. (In 1940 the Nazi German occupation authorities and the collaborationist Vichy French Government would hand over President Companys of Catalunya for subsequent execution by Franco’s Spanish fascists in Barcelona). This monument also commemorates the same village as one of the routes through which International Brigade volunteers clandestinely entered a blockaded Spanish Republic from 1936 to 1938; as well as the route taken in the reverse direction in 1939 by a significant proportion of more than half a million Spanish Republican refugees. read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment / news report Monday May 15, 2006 18:42 by Cllr Keith Martin
Westport Civic Trust and supporters are trying to stop a road way from destroying the Westport Railway Line Walk and nearby wetlands. read full story / add a comment
dublin / racism & migration related issues / feature Sunday May 14, 2006 23:33 by IMC Editorial
A group of twenty to thirty refugees (UPDATE: numbers are now known to be 41) occupied St. Patricks Cathedral after today’s Cathedral Service. At least three minors are believed to be among the group of men. The group are seeking refugee status in Ireland and decided to hungerstrike after some of their applications were turned down last Friday by the Office of the Refugee Appeals Commissioner. Geen Party TD, Ciarán Cuffe has met some of the men and believes them to be genuine. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / news report Sunday May 14, 2006 22:24 by richard whelan
a&e protest easter week end. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Sunday May 14, 2006 20:44 by Edward Horgan
This aircraft was seen by Edward Horgan at Shannon airport on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 pm. It took off about two hours later. Connor Cregan got some photos of the take off which will be published later. It has been seen regularly at Frankfurt in Germany. It is not yet clear whether it is controlled by the US Airforce or by the CIA. It is unusual for US Airforce to operate such unmaked planes. The Irish green white and gold colour scheme is a new innovation. It makes a change from World Airways flying in Aer Lingus colours. read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media / other press Sunday May 14, 2006 19:25 by P
This a spoof video where Japanese Toy Makers develop an action figure based on the stereotypical black bloc anarchist. read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / news report Sunday May 14, 2006 18:28 by eoin
"Steal what you will from the blueness of the sea and the sand of memory Take what pictures you will, so that you understand That which you never will: How a stone from our land builds the ceiling of our sky." -Mahomood Darwish 'Those who pass between fleeting words (Abiroon Abir) read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Sunday May 14, 2006 14:39 by Shell to Sea
Shell to Sea activists will join in the commemoration of Norwegian Independence, with a parade up Grafton Street from Trinity College on Wednesday morning. We will be handing out lleaflets and hopefully getting our pictures in the Norwegian papers. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / news report Sunday May 14, 2006 14:33 by Fintan Lane
The following is a personal report of the third open anti-war meeting, which was held in the Teachers' Club, Parnell Square, Dublin, on Saturday, 13 May, between 2.30 and 5.30pm. This isn't a comprehensive report - and I'm sure I'll miss a few things - so I hope other participants will add to it in their comments. read full story / add a comment
international / eu / other press Sunday May 14, 2006 00:22 by redjade
Bertie has a new friend... read full story / add a comment |
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