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Fracking arrives on the island of Ireland
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Monday May 16, 2016 15:00 by Anti-fracker
InfraStrata begin drilling in Woodburn Forest, Co. Antrim Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus in County Antrim has become the site of the first operational fracking rig on the island of Ireland. On Monday 16 May InfraStrata PLC began to drill, seeking to confirm a viable oil find which will pave the way for large scale extraction. Community campaigners continue to resist and all support is welcome on the site to stop the drilling while one local mounts a legal challenge. Fracking has come to the island of Ireland. InfraStrata PLC are targeting the community of Woodburn Forest, Antrim, for oil extraction using the controversial drilling technology being banned across the world. Caption: Video Id: gSPdZ7Ja0Oc Type: Youtube Video |
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Jump To Comment: 1 2This sentence from above sums up the attitude to "precious resource" by the private water companies.
Carrickfergus Drill Site in PSNI Lock Down As Protester Chains Himself to huge Oil Rig
http://www.belfastdaily.co.uk/2016/05/09/exclusive-carr...-rig/
Mark, chained on the rig for 6 hours, until he was arrested.
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