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national / anti-war / imperialism / other press Monday June 06, 2011 18:28 by By HARRY BROWNE
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Ireland’s foreign-affairs minister assured the US ambassador in Dublin in 2006 that the Irish government was prepared to change the law that had allowed the acquittal of five anti-war activists for damaging a US Navy plane. The revelation that a senior Irish official discussed possible amendments to domestic criminal law with the US ambassador is contained in a Wikileaks cable (see below) that has not been published or reported upon elsewhere, but which has been seen by Counterpunch. At the time of the acquittal of the so-called Shannon Five, or Pitstop Ploughshares, in July 2006, the US embassy made a public statement expressing its disquiet about the verdict. The then foreign minister, Dermot Ahern, responded with what was seen as a firm public statement of his own, underlining the independence of the judicial system and stating that its verdicts were not a matter for discussion by government officials or between governments. read full story / add a comment ![]()
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Monday June 06, 2011 10:48 by Costas A.
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Last night in Athens, took place the bigest gathering i ever witnesed myself in 37 years. read full story / add a comment
galway / arts and media / press release Monday June 06, 2011 10:13 by Maureen Gallagher
Maureen Gallagher has just won the Goldsmith Poetry Award 2011. read full story / add a comment ![]()
international / anti-capitalism / other press Sunday June 05, 2011 18:49 by John Cornford
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On May 28, Hands Off the People of Iran organised a roundtable discussion to debate the question of the uprisings in the Middle East, the connection to the capitalist crisis and the impacts on Turkey and, crucially, Iran. read full story / add a comment ![]()
international / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Sunday June 05, 2011 18:31 by John Cornford
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Supporters of Hands of the People of Iran have produced a bulletin on working class struggle in Iran for trade unionists and anti-war activists. Articles include: Trade union successes “Selling your kidney has turned into a profession" Unemployment rises by 1.6million each year read full story / add a comment ![]()
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Sunday June 05, 2011 00:07 by Diarmuid Breatnach
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As Elizabeth Windsor's visit moves into history it is time to analyse the reasons for the visit and what happened during it: the small protests, the massive restrictions on movement in Ireland's capital city, the huge violations of the right to protest, read full story / add a comment ![]()
wicklow / environment / event notice Saturday June 04, 2011 21:24 by Kruk
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We will be screening Planeat movie on 24th of June at The Happy Pear in Greystones. Planeat is the story of three men's life-long search for a diet, which is good for our health, animals, good for the environment and good for the future of the planet. read full story / add a comment ![]()
national / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Saturday June 04, 2011 21:23 by Hypatia
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Roisin Ingle writes on the growing number atheists, agnostics, humanists in Ireland and their struggle for recognition. A FEW WEEKS ago Brian Whiteside of the Humanist Association of Ireland addressed a gathering that included Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Minister for Justice Alan Shatter as well as various religious leaders. He used the opportunity to raise the issue of our religious presidential oath, which he says is just one example of State discrimination against the growing godless community. The oath, the wording of which is enshrined in the Constitution, is taken in “the presence of Almighty God” and is a non-negotiable promise that must be given by whoever is elected president. It concludes, “May God direct and sustain me.” read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Saturday June 04, 2011 18:22 by Ionad an Phiarsaigh –– The Pearse Centre.
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Part verité travelogue, part exposé, part mystery, part bluegrass banjo meltdown, part showdown. In this film, Josh Fox encounters EPA whistleblowers, congressmen, world recognized scientists, and some of the most incredibly inspiring and heart-wrenching stories of ordinary Americans fighting against fossil fuel giants for environmental justice read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-capitalism / event notice Saturday June 04, 2011 17:39 by Young Ho Chi
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Connolly Soviet is launching a Left Wing \ Alternative stand up comedy night at Seomra Spraoi, 10 Belvedere Court, Dublin 1 (next to Mountjoy Square) on Friday, 24 June. read full story / add a comment ![]()
national / miscellaneous / press release Saturday June 04, 2011 11:29 by GRAI
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Irish greyhounds and dogs of all breeds with their owners will be meeting in Dublin City Centre on Sunday June 19th for the first “Walk for the Greyhounds”, which has been organised to promote greyhounds as family pets. Hundreds of two legged and four legged walkers are expected from all over Ireland, the UK, and other European countries. Walkers will meet at 12 noon, near the Fusilliers Arch at St Stehen’s Green. The walk which will start at 1pm is just over two kilometres through the centre of Dublin. read full story / add a comment
international / gender and sexuality / news report Saturday June 04, 2011 11:24 by Costas A.
Abuse of human rights!! read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Friday June 03, 2011 18:22 by Costas A.
An exersise of direct democracy read full story / add a comment ![]()
national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Friday June 03, 2011 13:08 by éirígí Sligeach
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Fine Gael & Labour politicians abandon yet more pre-election promises. This time in relation to the restoration of breast cancer services to Sligo General Hospital within 100 days of taking office. read full story / add a comment ![]()
antrim / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Friday June 03, 2011 12:40 by PRO
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SIPTU’s campaign to reverse the decision to cut funding to Art Ability continues. Thankfully as a result of the Campaign some element of funding has been secured but not sufficient to ensure it can continue to cater for the needs of the most vulnerable in society. Indeed 4 members of staff have been forced to seek alternative employment despite having initially worked on without pay to protect the needs of the clients of the centre. Art Ability provides training and support for 48 young people aged between six and 16 as well as 24 adults. read full story / add a comment ![]()
dublin / miscellaneous / news report Thursday June 02, 2011 23:20 by Mick
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Join us on June 11th for the launch of the Campaign for the Old City Arts Building (COCAB). Our aim is to take back the Old City Arts building, 23-25 Mosse St (near Tara dart station) which has been abandoned for nearly a decade and is now part of the National Assets Management Agency (NAMA). We want the building to be opened up for use as an educational and cultural space, managed collectively by anyone who wants to take part, independent of private or state institutions. We also want to broaden this by demanding that the NAMA legislation be changed so that all disused NAMA buildings can be used by the citizens for social and cultural projects, social housing or (in the case of undeveloped land) community gardens. It is clear that the politics of ‘elected representatives’ has completely failed in the context of the crisis- only people power and direct action can bring real change. read full story / add a comment ![]()
dublin / arts and media / event notice Thursday June 02, 2011 22:13 by nautilus collective
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OLTREMARA dances ELIANA VALENTINI (tamburello, percussion, dance) ANTONELLA DI PALO (voice and dance) GERRY ANDERSON (guitar and mandolin) http://www.oltremara.org OLTREMARA dances Oltremara is organizing an evening focused on Traditional Dances from the South of Italy. Through the deep percussions sound, using Italian traditional drums as TAMBURELLO SALENTINO and TAMMORRA NAPOLETANA the odience will be involved in a boby and soul experiece with live sound of these strong percussions. Oltremara will guide everyone into the rythm using the body language and let people free to experiment their own personal expression. read full story / add a comment ![]()
antrim / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday June 02, 2011 21:24 by Ciarán
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Gort na Móna CLG & Glór na Móna present Community Lecture Series 2011 June – Saturday 25th, 7pm Michael McCann – 1969 Falls Pogroms, Scarman and Revisionism read full story / add a comment
dublin / health / disability issues / event notice Thursday June 02, 2011 14:30 by Richard Boyd Barrett T.D.
What: Meeting to start fighting against the cuts in special needs education When: Wednesday 15th June at 16:30 Where: The Temple Bar Hotel, Fleet Street, Dublin 2 read full story / add a comment ![]()
national / animal rights / press release Thursday June 02, 2011 13:16 by Bernie Wright
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RISE group nominated for PR excellence for their failed pro-hunt campaign. AOHS to demonstrate at PRII AWARDS. Pro animal abuse group RISE has been nominated for the shortlist of the Awards for ‘Excellence in Public Relations 2011’by the Public relations Institute of Ireland. Rise who ran a campaign of lies, intimidation and false claims has made the shortlist for this year's PR Awards for Excellence. read full story / add a comment |
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