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clare / anti-war / imperialism / news report Sunday October 12, 2008 20:41 by John Lannon
A relaxed yet determined crowd gathered at the monthly vigil in Shannon this Sunday evening to protest against the ongoing use of the airport by the US military and CIA. Not surprisingly there was an unidentified aircraft sitting on the airport tarmac at the time. And also not surprisingly, the Gardai were determined to stop any of the concerned vigil attendees from identifying it. read full story / add a comment
international / summit mobilisations / news report Sunday October 12, 2008 12:39 by TaraWatch
FERROVIAL, who are building the M3 motorway through the Tara archaeological complex and SHELL, who are building the gas pipeline in Mayo are just two of the companies attending a conference on Stakeholder Engagement, within the realm of Corporate Social Responsibility in Barcelona this Monday and Tuesday, 13th and 14th of October We need people to help us engage in the conference, by sending activists and emailing participants. http://www.ethicalcorp.com/stakeholder/agenda.asp read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / news report Saturday October 11, 2008 21:26 by Valentine
Today in Brussels representatives of the belgian people (Attac, Onzezeg, Notremotadire, CAP ao.) burried the Lisbon Treaty at the bourse in the centre of the Europeen Union. People of Europe want their say on the EU.They want the referendums to be respected; This Treaty is not democratic and not protecting our social security. The non democratic way the EU is constructed over our heads is getting dangerous for our freedom and democracy our parents fought for!. The policy of EU treaties, the European Commission, is to commercialise public services. Flowing from competition policy, the commission forces state providers to compete with private companies in the supply of public services.What will become the poor or week citicen in this junglefight? These liberal EU strategies have led us to the recent global financial crisis which will not stop: 80 % of our national laws are dicted by the EU. More actions will follow this week. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Saturday October 11, 2008 20:44 by Andrew
Over a thousand people marched through Dublin today as part of the Dublin Council of Trade unions organised demonstration for a decent health service. read full story / add a comment
cork / worker & community struggles and protests / feature Saturday October 11, 2008 17:43 by Kevin Doyle
Brendan Drum of the HSE had earmarked the St Mary’s Orthopaedic Hospital in Cork as next in line for his cuts. But workers at the hospital are intent on fighting back and not accepting this. Kevin Doyle interviewed Paula Walters, SIPTU member, and a hospital attendant with over 30 years experience at the hospital. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / news report Saturday October 11, 2008 17:36 by eos
Some photos from a rockin' gig. Text to follow shortly. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / news report Saturday October 11, 2008 10:41 by Mark C
The International Students Movement for Free and Emancipating Education has called for a coordinated day of action, right across the globe, against the commercialisation of education and education spaces. read full story / add a comment
mayo / crime and justice / news report Saturday October 11, 2008 08:48 by Rudiger
Below is a rundown on the Shell to Sea cases on Wednesday and Thursday last in Belmullet and Ballycroy court. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Friday October 10, 2008 19:37 by Mairead Stewart
32nd Anniversary of our brother who was murdered by a British solider and buried on his 14th Birthday read full story / add a comment
Public Statement on the Extra-Judicial Execution of at least 46 Young Men in Colombia (Grupo Raíces)
international / anti-war / imperialism / press release Friday October 10, 2008 19:11 by Grupo Raíces
We, Grupo Raíces/Grúpa Fréamhacha, condemn the extra-judicial execution of 46 Colombian young men between January and August this year, as emerged on the news two weeks ago. read full story / add a comment
dublin / history and heritage / other press Thursday October 09, 2008 19:18 by Betty
Jonathan Cook in an Electronic Intifada article addresses the phenomena of a book 19 weeks on Israel's bestseller list that challenges Israel's biggest taboo. The book: When and How Was the Jewish People Invented? written by Shlomo Sand, an"expert on European history at Tel Aviv University" controversially argues that: the Jews were never exiled from the Holy Land, that most of today's Jews have no historical connection to the land called Israel and that the only political solution to the country's conflict with the Palestinians is to abolish the Jewish state .... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday October 09, 2008 17:11 by Saoirse
The Irish Republican Youth Movement, Ógra Shinn Féin, have said that they are committed to campaigning for the immediate release of 1983 Long Kesh Escapee Pól Brennan, who has been incarcerated in a US prison since January this year. They said they will be stepping up efforts to highlight his plight in the time ahead, which includes two ‘Free Pól Brennan’ vigils on Tuesday 14 October, one at 6.30pm outside the GPO in Dublin and the other at Queen’s Student’s Union in Belfast at 7.30pm. read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media / press release Thursday October 09, 2008 01:03 by Over The Edge
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
international / environment / news report Wednesday October 08, 2008 23:01 by Martin O'Neill
Boa Fortune at Greenock read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday October 08, 2008 20:07 by Saoirse
"Alarming concern has been expressed for the continuing medical condition of republican prisoner Aidan Hulme in Portlaoise Prison. Following a visit from a doctor it was observed that Aidan's toes on his injured leg had turned black giving rise to fears of possible gangrene. The doctor relayed to the Prison Governor that Aidan should be seen by a consultant in this field as a medical imperative. The Governor has stated that Aidan's case would be prioritized but as of yet no decisive action has been taken. read full story / add a comment
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday October 08, 2008 17:20 by Kev
What: (IPSC) Irish Premiere Screening of 'Jerusalem: East Side Story' (plus Q&A session with director Mohammad Alatar) Where: Harbour Hotel, The Docks , Galway When: 4pm, Saturday 11th October read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday October 08, 2008 17:06 by Kev
On Thursday 6th November 2008 there will be a fundraiser pub quiz in aid of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign. It will start at 8pm in Brokers Bar on Dame Street (near the Central Bank Plaza). Cost for entry is €10 per person, with teams of 4 to 5 people maximum. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday October 08, 2008 14:19 by J.Carax
Fianna Fail TD and Minister of State Martin Mansergh was due to speak last night at a LawSoc debate in UCD. The Campaign Against Fees (ad hoc name) had called for a anti-fees demo to greet him. However, a half an hour before he was due to speak, word reached us that Martin had pulled out! read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media / other press Wednesday October 08, 2008 13:35 by gav corcaigh.
CrimethInc. operatives have labored over various versions of this text for more than eight years, and we’re excited to present what we consider to be the definitive edition. Those familiar with earlier versions will be glad to see new sections of text and plenty of new artwork. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / feature Wednesday October 08, 2008 13:26 by Seán Ryan
More than two years have passed since these two cases began. On Thursday last, Conor was at a special sitting of Ennis District Court for the finale. read full story / add a comment |
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