Reminding the Taoiseach about the Shell to Sea campaign

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Tuesday July 18, 2006 01:06

by Shell to Sea

dublinshelltosea at gmail dot com

It's going to be like this right up until the election

On Sunday afternoon before the Dublin vs Offaly match in Croke Park, Shell to Sea protesters gathered outside St. Luke's in Drumcondra to meet the taoiseach as he walked to the stadium to watch the game.

Bertie Ahern makes a habit of opening his office in St.Luke's on match days, and meeting Fianna Fáil supporters there.

''All government candidates in next year's general election should get used to seeing Shell to Sea protesters, as the campaign is not going to go away'' said one of the demonstrators.

Attempts to speak to Mr.Ahern were stopped by his security guards, but one activist did manage to get a leaflet into his hands.

''He should read the leaflet'', said one of the organisers of the protest. ''He'll find out that we have asked people all around the country to get in touch with their TD's and ask them why this major natural resource is being given away, while people are still paying for cuts in social welfare provision, health, and education.''

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Great Stuff...

by Elaine

Tue Jul 18, 2006 02:09

that's the way to do it. Door step them, get in their faces and don't let them forget who they are supposed to be working for. Jumped up public servants the lot of them.
Well done Shell to Sea.

Is Bertie the one in the used car salesman jacket?

by Chris Murray - The Unmanageables

Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:20

Or is that Marty Whelan?

Let's just get this straight for clarity.

by Niall Harnett - Shell to Sea / Rossport Solidarity Camp.

Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:33

Are we looking at photographs of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern walking away from and refusing to talk or engage with citizens who are working voluntarily to correct one of the greatest mistakes made in the history of this State?

busy man

by democrat

Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:38

I'm sure he'll read that leaflet later and get on to Noel Dempsey to sort out the situation.

Berties fashion mistakes.

by young anarchist

Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:05

When will this man realise that his bizarre suit jackets just don't work.

oh no
oh no

bertie

by pat c

Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:13

bertie was kind enough to take a leaflet from con. he then rushed off to get to the match on time. (cant blame for that). my attempt to impersonate a dublin fan didnt work, he didnt stop to talk to me :( one slightly used dub cap for sale.

I like it

by Seán Ryan

Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:45

Maybe the next time someone doorstops Bertie, he ought to be presented with a big floppy hat - to complete his outfit.

Way to go folks!!

by Richard

Tue Jul 18, 2006 23:40

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"Berties fashion mistakes.
author by young anarchistpublication date Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:05Report this post to the editors

When will this man realise that his bizarre suit jackets just don't work."

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Sure how else would he stand out around all those BIG leaders?
Support the and make him work for us ALL!! hehe, im not even a Fianna Fail member

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