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dublin / arts and media / event notice Sunday September 28, 2008 14:40 by Sarah Lundberg
To celebrate Poetry Day, The Seven Towers Agency is having an impromptu reading in Chapters of Parnell St, Dublin 1 from 1pm with Oran Ryan, Ross Hattaway, Doog Wood, Noel Ó Briain, Catherine Ann Cullen Liam Aungier Drop by to celebrate! read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Sunday September 28, 2008 14:34 by Sarah Lundberg
As a sports columnist for a Dublin daily, journalist Eamon Carr watched the unfolding drama of the 2002 World Cup finals firsthand in Japan. Yet against the intense public spectacle of media attention following the controversial departure of Ireland captain Roy Keane, Carr followed his own private journey - a lifelong quest to visit the shrines and places of the famed poet Matsuo Basho, recognized master of haiku. read full story / add a comment
galway / arts and media / event notice Saturday September 27, 2008 20:43 by Over The Edge
03 Oct, 2008 The Huston Film School and the Burren College of Art presents a symposium on commonality and difference in the arts 11am - 5.30pm (Bus departs NUIG Quadrangle and Huston School of Film at 10am). Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan. Speakers include: Timothy Emlyn Jones, Kevin Higgins, Emmet Kiernans, Mary McPartlan,, Aine Phillips, Rod Stoneman, Larry Thomas. read full story / add a comment ![]()
galway / arts and media / press release Saturday September 27, 2008 20:34 by Fred Johnston
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The second outing of the literary festival, 'The Forge At Gort,' will take place in Gort, Co. Galway, on March 27th and 28th, 2009, organised by The Western Writers' Centre, Ionad Scribhneoiri Chaitlin Maud, Galway. Last year saw the inauguration of the festival, which is based in the concept of the W.B.Yeats' poem which mentions the still extant forge in Gort's main street. The festival included workshops, readings, and a lecture on a Brazilian poet. read full story / add a comment
national / environment / news report Saturday September 27, 2008 20:23 by Contaminated Crow
Water extraction, wind farm, telemast. rehabilitation at last at Gortmore and latest from the National Miners Group read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Saturday September 27, 2008 20:05 by wageslave
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The entire media seems to be singing in unison on one of the biggest potential movements of public funds into private hands. And it looks like they might get away with it too. surely there's a better way? Here's one suggestion I came up with in all of 5 minutes to get the ball rolling. I invite your hopefully much better suggestions in the comments read full story / add a comment
antrim / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Saturday September 27, 2008 17:03 by CÓB 1 attached file
Dé Sathairn 11 Deireadh Fómhair Beidh mórshiúlta tacaíochta ó cheantair dhifriúla ag teacht le chéile ag Cearnóg an Bhainc Iarthar na cathrach: Ag imeacht ar 11.45, Cultúrlann Mac Adam Ó Fiaich, 216 Bóthar na bhFál Tuaisceart na cathrach: Ag imeacht ar 12.00, Teach Mhic Reachtain, 156 Bóthar Aontroma, barr An Lóiste Úir Oirthear agus Deisceart: Ag imeacht ar 12.00, An Droichead, Sráid Cooke, Íochtar Ormeau 1in, Cearnóg an Bhainc (taobh thiar do Primark) Ceiliúradh, Siamsaíocht agus Craic Mórshiúl timpeall na cathrach ag pilleadh chun na cearnóige read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Saturday September 27, 2008 14:41 by New York City Labor Against the War (NYCLAW)
It was Mr. Obama who seemed more aligned with President Bush's current policy of authorizing American special forces to cross the Afghan-Pakistan border into Pakistan's tribal areas that Al Qaeda and the Taliban have used as a sanctuary. read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-capitalism / event notice Saturday September 27, 2008 12:55 by Martin O'Sullivan
Public meeting Financial meltdown - the end of capitalism? Wednesday October 1st 8pm Smyth’s pub Fairview Speaker Melisa Halpen read full story / add a comment
galway / environment / event notice Friday September 26, 2008 22:35 by 345
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Galway Social Space (www.galwayspace.org) will host a barter fair from 7pm to 9pm on Monday at 24 Middle Street. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Friday September 26, 2008 17:29 by Irish Film Institute
The theme of the year-long campaign marking the 60th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights informs our six-week evening course this term. With a range of titles covering aspects of human rights, the Anniversary is an ideal opportunity for us to engage with filmmakers and human rights practitioners on the significance of this genre of filmmaking. Our course will feature six documentaries, previously unscreened in Ireland. Each evening, a special guest from the world of film or human rights will speak on the film and their own work. The course will be of interest to IFI members and friends, film enthusiasts, human rights workers and all who are interested in challenging and provocative cinema. read full story / add a comment ![]()
cork / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Friday September 26, 2008 15:49 by Peter Sullivan
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Cork hospitals are under attack with major cuts planned ... Meanwhile Beacon Medical Group's planned 'Co-location' hospital in Cork draws nearer. It would seem like high-time to call in the union and put manners on a few people ... but where is Joe? read full story / add a comment
kildare / environment / press release Friday September 26, 2008 12:07 by Miriam Mulcahy and Anne Davidson
In a major decision released on 23rd September, the Information Commissioner Emily O'Reilly has directed Kildare County Council to turn over to the Hill of Allen Action Group documents concerning planning at Roadstone's quarry that the Council has fought to keep secret for more than a year. read full story / add a comment
dublin / animal rights / press release Friday September 26, 2008 00:43 by Ciaran Long
![]() IRISH SHAC DEMO AT 12-30 on MONDAY 29th September 2008.to unite with SHAC Global Day of Action against NYSE, NYSE Euronex and their shareholders - Monday 29th September 2008 NYSE Global Day of Action ===================== read full story / add a comment ![]()
international / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Thursday September 25, 2008 21:04 by John
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In a period of mass unemployment in 1920's Germany fascism came to power despite not only the presence of mass Communist and Social Democratic parties but also of significant anti-fascist street fighting. Why did the left fail and what was the attraction of fascism. What about fascist movements today, do they represent a similar threat? Can we even agree a single definition of what fascism is? read full story / add a comment
international / environment / other press Thursday September 25, 2008 19:28 by n
Frightening. This is the Feedback Loops that Worry Anyone Interested in Global Warming. It was like an August Day today On My Fagbreaks. Not Very Normal. All These Distracting Crises! read full story / add a comment
national / animal rights / other press Thursday September 25, 2008 19:20 by John Carmody
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Hey, everyone! PETA have just released a brand-new video that asks a simple question: "Whose skin are you in?" And they want you to be the first to see it. Before you read any further, please watch the video. They are trying to get to 1 million views on YouTube, and they need your help to really get people thinking about this important animal rights issue! They want you to add the video to your favorites and rate it highly, and most importantly, they want you to get other people to watch the "Whose Skin Are You In?" video! You can embed the video using the code provided here and forward it to your friends. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday September 25, 2008 15:43 by tomeile
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With the prospect of financial meltdown across the world , the crisis in American ruling circles over how to grab Iranian oil supplies takes on new urgency . John Bolton , neo-con ex US ambassador to the United Nations , writes in today's New York Daily News on the choices an incoming US president will face - either “regime through support of the widespread discontent across Iran with the mullahs” , or “ the targeted use of force against Iran's nuclear program." read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday September 25, 2008 15:41 by Maryam Namazie
The Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain presents its first international conference: Political Islam, Sharia Law, And Civil Society Date: Friday 10 October 2008 International day against the Death Penalty Time: 10am-6pm (Registration begins at 9am) Venue: Conway Hall 25 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4RL (Closest station: Holborn) read full story / add a comment ![]()
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday September 25, 2008 15:11 by Mark Fischer
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Invitation to attend a Press Conference on Iran Behrooz Karimizadeh and Kaveh Abbasian IBehrooz Karimizadeh, one of the prominent leaders of the student movement in Iran, who has recently been released after enduring over four months of imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Iranian security forces; Kaveh Abbasian, the spokesperson for the Freedom and Equality Seeking Students in Iran, who was subjected to months of persecution, are holding a public Press Conference in London. During this Press Conference they will elaborate on the latest political situation in Iran and will answer questions put to them. read full story / add a comment |
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