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mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday September 09, 2009 16:46 by Dublin S2S
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Retired school principal Maura Harrington has been jailed for the fourth time this year in connection with her opposition to Shell’s experimental inland refinery and high-pressure pipeline in north Mayo. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday September 09, 2009 15:00 by Joanne Dublin S2S
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Maura Harrington was sentenced to serve two concurrent 3 month sentences for 'trespassing' on an illegal Shell building site today, in a special sitting of the Belmullet court. She is currently en route to Mount Joy. There will be a Shell to Sea protest at the prison from 6PM onwards to demonstrate at the continuing imprisonment of S2S activists at the behest of Shell et al. All welcome. Shell to Sea; Stop the Great Oil and Gas Giveaway read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday September 08, 2009 09:57 by big_ron
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Shell to Sea banner drop on the N7 on Sunday morning, the day of the All Ireland Hurling Final read full story / add a comment
cork / environment / event notice Monday September 07, 2009 12:11 by Ray
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Benefit gig presented by the Cork Shell to Sea campaign, with a cast of thousands (well dozens!). read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Sunday August 30, 2009 11:43 by Galway Shell to Sea
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Galway Shell to Sea group with the support of Afri and the community in the Erris area are organising a new petitioning initiative calling for a suspension of the work on the corrib gas project. Signatures will be gathered at public events and by e- mail. The text of the letter requesting signatures is below in both English and Irish anyone wishing to sign or forward this to their contacts for signatures should make sure that they forward all signatures gathered to the following e- mail address suspendthework@gmail.com This petition is worded so as to have the widest appeal, and the wording has been agreed by representatives of the local groups and Afri so please use this text if you are willing to gather signatures.Please support this initiative by dispersing it as widely as possible. Anyone wishing for a copy of the actual petition can request a word copy of it from the address above. read full story / add a comment 
galway / eu / news report Sunday August 23, 2009 19:26 by Raymond Deane
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On Saturday August 22nd members of IFPAL (Irish Friends of Palestine Against Lisbon) and Free Palestine Campaign spent 10 hours on the streets of Galway city providing information on why IFPAL is calling for a No vote in the Lisbon referendum as a protest against the EU's support for Israel's crimes against the Palestinian people. Almost 1000 leaflets were distributed to passersby, who were mostly supportive. The demonstration was joined in solidarity by a stalwart of the Shell to Sea Campaign, Naoise Ó Mongáin. read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment / feature Monday August 17, 2009 20:20 by Carol Weafer
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Niall Harnett has been released from custody following confusing circumstances involving a temporary release of sorts last Friday 14th and a withdrawn 'mute' application at the High Court in Cloverhill today Monday 17th August. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Monday August 17, 2009 08:41 by Shell to Sea
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Niall Harnett, Shell to Sea Campaigner, High Court Appeal, Monday 17th August. read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment / news report Thursday August 13, 2009 23:20 by Angel
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Niall Harnett will appear at the High Court at Cloverhill in Dublin, Monday 17th August at 11.00am, in order to appeal the extremely restrictive bail terms which were applied to him at Belmullet Court on Thursday, 30th July. Niall is currently serving two consecutive four month jail terms at Castlerea Prison for his part in legitimate acts of civil disobedience and protest against the Corrib Gas Project. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Tuesday August 11, 2009 17:48 by Eli Mcbett
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FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST 2009 @ THE SHED – WAVES 8a Henrietta Lane (rear of King's Inn pub in Henrietta street) Dublin 1 (top Capel Street) Doors @ 9,00 pm till late Suggested Donations: 8,00 Euro @THESHED Installation REBUS FRASE by MCBETT (ITALY) Exploring concepts of languages and communication values Music performance ELDER ROCHE, vocalist, songwriter, pianist and guitarist http://www.myspace.com/elderroche MONICA HARKIN, vocalist & songwriter Michael Allen (Piano) Ciaran Brougham (Double bass) Aaron Harbourne(drums) Dave Dore (guitar) http://www.myspace.com/monicaharkin Photography MICHAEL GALLAGHER Slideshow from “Shell to Sea” http://www.myspace.com/libertypix DJ SET From 160 to 80 bpm by Nat electro music + visuals from Pier Paolo Pasolini’s films. www.myspace.com/natsoa read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / feature Sunday August 09, 2009 13:47 by Gregor Kerr
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When a force of 80 – 100 gardai arrived at the Thomas Cooke office in Grafton Street Dublin at 5a.m. on Tuesday 4th August, smashed the door down, and dragged 28 protesting workers off to the Bridewell Garda Station, the Irish state was attempting to deliver a strong message to all workers. read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Tuesday August 04, 2009 13:51 by RSC
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Shell to Sea campaigners Maura Harrington and Niall Harnett were sentenced to four and eight months in jail respectively at Bellmulet district court today. Both protesters have been convicted for taking action as part of a campaign of peaceful civil disobedience against the ill-fated Corrib Gas Project. Maura was given her four month sentence under Section 8 of the Public Order Act; 'failing to comply with the directions of a Garda'. The sentence was handed down in relation to an incident that occurred duing a protest at Shell's 'landfall' compound gate on 30th August 2008. Niall was sentenced to eight months in relation to two separate incidents. He was given a four month sentence under Section 8 of the Public order act, and another four months under Section 2, for the supposed assault of a Garda. read full story / add a comment 
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Friday July 31, 2009 23:12 by Jen Debender
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In Bellmullet court on Thursday, five Shell to Sea protesters were up for hearings on charges ranging from last August 2008 to this June 2009. Judge Anderson dismissed several charges on technical points but was very harsh in serving two of the campaigners with four and eight month prison sentences. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday July 30, 2009 12:54 by Big_Ron
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Two prominent Shell to Sea campaigners have been jailed today for four months each. read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday July 28, 2009 18:51 by Graham
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Yesterday afternoon, Monday the 28th of July, Shell to Sea campaigners organised a demonstration at Glenamoy crossroads Co. Mayo. The crossroads is the access point to Rossport, where Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht affairs Eamon Ó, Cuív had purported to be arriving with the intention of ceremonially launching an already open community center. read full story / add a comment 
kildare / miscellaneous / news report Saturday July 25, 2009 18:12 by Bazra B
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international / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday July 23, 2009 14:13 by Spikenard
Amnesty International has arranged an online discussion with Shell today over the actions of Shell in Nigeria. Could be a good opportunity to mention the Shell to Sea issues. read full story / add a comment
national / eu / press release Saturday July 18, 2009 19:06 by Patricia McKenna
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The Green Party’s decision to support the Lisbon Treaty and backtrack on its long standing campaign for a more democratic EU will be more of a hindrance than a help to the Yes side. The voters would currently not buy a used car from the Green Party let alone a rejected treaty. The party leadership has shown that once part of the so-called ‘accepted political establishment’ they turn their back on their principles read full story / add a comment
kildare / miscellaneous / event notice Friday July 17, 2009 12:53 by Joanne
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Kildare Shell to Sea are having a protest on Sat 25th of July, 2-3PM, at the Topaz Garage (formerly Toughers) on Edward Street in Newbridge. All Welcome bring placards, banners, leaflets etc read full story / add a comment
sligo / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday July 16, 2009 22:57 by robert
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