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international / racism & migration related issues / other press Wednesday June 25, 2008 12:16 by no borders
Saturday 5 July 2008, is the global day of action against the G8. A few days later, the G8 summit in Japan will start. In the Netherlands, you will also be able to help beat the system on that day, by participating in the collective game 'Enter Fortress Europe'. People abroad can also join in... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / news report Wednesday June 25, 2008 11:34 by Irish Republican Youth
The Tí Chulainn Cultural Activity centre, An Mullach Bán, in the picturesque ring of Gullion was the setting for Campa Náisiúnta Óige ‘08. The Centre is the jewel in the crown of South Armagh tourism and offers an insight into the rich cultural heritage of the region. The sloping hills of Slieve Gullion and meandering lakes between counties Armagh and Louth was an ideal setting for the 5th annual 3 day event. From early Friday morning groups from throughout Ireland began arriving in South Armagh . By early evening a camp site was clearly evident to the rear of the Tí Chulainn centre. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / other press Tuesday June 24, 2008 21:45 by Bazooka Joe
CIA Torture Transport log read full story / add a comment
international / eu / other press Tuesday June 24, 2008 20:37 by -
An Israeli Border Policeman on the perimeter of a farewell airport ceremony for French President Nicolas Sarkozy apparently shot himself on Tuesday in a incident that did not endanger the visiting leader, Israel Radio said. The shooting occurred while a military band was playing and went unnoticed by Sarkozy and Israeli leaders at the ceremony. Dark-suited men then quickly ushered Sarkozy and his wife up the stairs of their plane. In a panic, Sarkozy's wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, rushed up the stairs ahead of her husband. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday June 24, 2008 15:15 by John Lannon
Amnesty International today launched a report that sheds further light on the extent of Europe's role in the US-led rendition and secret detention programmes. It also exposes the continuing failure of European states, including Ireland, to admit or investigate violations carried out by their nationals or on their territory. read full story / add a comment
galway / miscellaneous / press release Tuesday June 24, 2008 09:05 by Volunteer (Youth)
On Friday (June 20th) broadcaster Ray D’Arcy and over 80 staff from Google’s European headquarters in Dublin joined forces with the Galway based charity, the SpunOut.ie National Youth Website, in what is thought to be Ireland’s biggest ever ‘free hugs’ event. The ‘Hugs for Health’ event was designed to raise awareness of SpunOut.ie and its role in supporting and empowering young people via the internet. The event saw popular broadcaster Ray D’Arcy join teams of huggers roaming around Grafton St. and St. Stephen’s Green with ‘Free Hugs’ banners, offering hugs to those who might feel like a Friday morning cuddle. The event was featured live on the Ray D’Arcy show on Today FM. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Monday June 23, 2008 23:49 by Damien Moran and Tony Robinson (European Peace Action)
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Monday June 23, 2008 18:46 by TD
Commendably, Minister of State for Overseas Development, Peter Power on 19th June announced a funding package of €241,000 for the NGO, Medical Aid for Palestinians, the funds to be used for a maternal and child health outreach programme in the Nahr El Bared Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon with Mr Power promising to further support the Palestinian refugee population. Commendably, to encourage "democratic" reforms in beleaguered Cuba, on the same date, the EU agreed to scrap sanctions with EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner opining to reporters that: "Of course there is clear language on human rights, on the detention of prisoners." Reprehensibly ... read full story / add a comment
international / racism & migration related issues / other press Monday June 23, 2008 17:58 by noborders
14 non-EU national humans without visas escaped from a illegal immigrant detention centre near Paris after a fire was lit inside the building at the weekend. The centre made headlines earlier this year when detainees went on a hunger strike. During a long sutained agitation inside the 2 detention centers in Vincennes in the suburbs of Paris , detaining a total of 273 people, during which a detainee died last Friday, the detainees started a protest, the cops answered with gas. Sunday a demo was organized in front of the center (by RESF and 9th Sans Papers collective), a fire started inside both centers, the detainees were violently evacuated read full story / add a comment
international / summit mobilisations / news report Monday June 23, 2008 17:26 by A
Report back from a recent trip to Lima to submit a report on Shell's and the Government's activities in Mayo, to a Permanent Peoples Tribunal at the Summit of the People. read full story / add a comment
galway / arts and media / press release Monday June 23, 2008 15:43 by Western Writers' Centre
Amid a festive atmosphere of face-painting, musicians, loadsa tourists and even some warm sunshine, free poems . . . . read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Monday June 23, 2008 14:49 by Paula Geraghty
Gardaí reported 500 staff and students at the Integrate Ireland Language and Training Centre (IILT) in Dublin marched from Liberty Hall to the Department of Education offices in Marlboro Street at 1.00 pm on Friday, June 20, 2008. It was also World Refugee Day and the proposed closure truly demonstrates Government policy towards integration, education and workers rights. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism / news report Monday June 23, 2008 12:04 by Joe
A new moderated discussion forum for anarchists in Ireland has been launched as part of anarchistblackcat.org, a growing global anarchist project that a number of WSM members are involved in. The forum is open to anarchists and those interested in anarchism across the island and those elsewhere interested in events in Ireland. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Monday June 23, 2008 11:56 by NEAR 90 fm
Friday 27th June @ 7.30pm Red Kid www.redkid.info EBO http://www.myspace.com/ebosounds Warm Wax www.myspace.com/warmwaxx Gary O Brien (solo acoustic) read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Monday June 23, 2008 11:53 by The NEAR fm Sessions
The NEAR fm Sessions Live 26th and 27th June Thursday 26th June @ 7.30pm Red Labels www.myspace.com/theredlabelsire Terawrist and Redzer www.myspace.com/terawrizteire Bravado www.myspace.com/bravadoindie Gary O Brien (solo acoustic) Friday 27th June @ 7.30pm Red Kid www.redkid.info EBO http://www.myspace.com/ebosounds Warm Wax www.myspace.com/warmwaxx Gary O Brien (solo acoustic) Doors both nights 10 euro. Over 18’s ID Required. Tickets are now available for the gigs on June 26th and 27th at the Axis Box Office. Call 8832100 or by calling Paul on 0877628648 / 8671190 read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Sunday June 22, 2008 17:52 by Archbishop Michael D Hynes OMD
The 2009 workshop on Bullying is being planned for January 24th in The Strand Hotel Omeath Co Louth read full story / add a comment
galway / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Sunday June 22, 2008 13:38 by Over The Edge
Over The Edge in association with Amnesty International presents the Galway launch of 'Poems from Guantánamo–The Detainees Speak' read full story / add a comment
galway / anti-war / imperialism / press release Sunday June 22, 2008 13:30 by Over The Edge
Over The Edge in association with Amnesty International presents the Galway launch of 'Poems from Guantánamo–The Detainees Speak' read full story / add a comment
international / animal rights / press release Saturday June 21, 2008 03:41 by ALiberation
Little was resolved at an amicable meeting last week between animal action group ALiberation and the South African Ambassador to Ireland, HEMs DPS Jana, about South Africa’s lifting of the ban to kill elephants. In what now must be seen as part of the long term strategy of South Africa to restart the ivory trade, South Africa lifted the ban to kill elephants on the 1st of May of this year. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism / news report Friday June 20, 2008 19:45 by jaded
The Grassroots Gathering 2008 took place in Casadh - a drug rehabilitation centre in the Liberties, Dublin over the sunny June Bank holiday weekend. read full story / add a comment |
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