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national / environment / press release Monday July 06, 2009 14:14 by Shell to Sea
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This afternoon seven Shell to Sea activists in kayaks visited the Toisa Independent, which supplies pipe to the Solitaire, a vessel used by Shell to lay the Corrib gas pipeline. The Solitaire, which left Broadhaven Bay (1) yesterday after laying the first section of pipe for the project, has been the target of several actions recently in the continual campaign against Shell. (2) Despite Shell's increasingly heavy handed response to protests, Shell to Sea activist's have continued their fight. (3) read full story / add a comment
national / environment / press release Sunday July 05, 2009 20:53 by RogerYates
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The release of “HOME” was a landmark event. For the first time ever, a film was released on the same day in over 50 countries and on every format: movie theatres, TV, DVD and the Internet. Directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and produced by Luc Besson, “HOME” uses beautiful, high definition aerial photography from over 60 countries to tell the story of the Earth’s ecosystem, how humans have affected it, and how environmental problems are all interconnected. read full story / add a comment
mayo / crime and justice / press release Friday July 03, 2009 18:40 by S2S
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Yesterday in Westport District Court, Judge Mary Devins issued a bench warrant for a Shell to Sea protestor, who was appearing in the High Court, appealing his remanding in custody at the same time. While the Gardaí in Westport didn't seek to have the bench warrant issued and informed the court that protestor Eoin Lawless was appearing in the High Court at that time, Judge Devins insisted upon issuing a bench warrant. read full story / add a comment 
meath / animal rights / press release Friday July 03, 2009 08:04 by Bernie Wright
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END the pathetic conditions for over 20 animals,including a Pregnant donkey in FUNTASIA’s noisy rooftop Petting Farm. A noisy amusement and casino establishment in Bettystown has airlifted (by CHERRYPICKER) over 20 animals onto its roof in an effort to attract more clientele to its arcade and boost profits at 3 euro a head. Funtasia last week got many of these animals from Jesse Callaghan, a farmer in Lunderstown, Duleek to use as a spectacle for the roof farm on their two story building. Chicken wire, plywood and a fully cemented roof is all that was provided by way of accommodation for a variety of animals including: A pregnant Donkey in poor condition.... read full story / add a comment
national / eu / press release Thursday July 02, 2009 19:51 by O. O'C.
Just as the German Constitutional Court requires the German Parliament to do; Ireland should not be content with a lesser standard of parliamentary control of Government Ministers than Germany if the Lisbon Treaty should be ratified. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday July 02, 2009 11:33 by Sean Clinton
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The capture by the Israeli navy of the boat "The Spirit of Humanity" in international waters adds piracy to the list of crimes perpetrated by the rogue Zionist state. The boat was bringing a largely symbolic cargo of humanitarian goods to the people of Gaza - medicines, toys, cement for rebuilding of homes destroyed by Israel during its latest murderous assault on Gaza. Its crew included an Irish first mate, Derek Graham from County Mayo, and its passengers included the Irish Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire and the former US presidential candidate and Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. read full story / add a comment 
national / anti-capitalism / press release Thursday July 02, 2009 00:39 by P. Bowman
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A new website operated by the International Marxist Tendency in Ireland has now been established. The new site will carries a Marxist analysis of events within the whole of the island of Ireland, reports of workers struggles and perspectives for the development of the class struggle across the 32 counties. read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media / press release Wednesday July 01, 2009 14:52 by Andrew Carson
FOUR is currently accepting submissions for PROJECTOR, an evening of screened video works by national and international artists selected by FOUR from an open submission call. PROJECTOR will take place on the evening of Wednesday 15 July 2009 from 8 to 10pm. Artists are invited to submit videos ranging from 2 to 20 minutes long. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / press release Wednesday July 01, 2009 14:45 by Andrew Carson
GHOSTS OF MARS Mark Hamilton Curated by Leif Magne Tangen Opening: Thursday 21 May 2009 6-9 pm Exhibition continues from 22 May–18 July 2009 read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Wednesday July 01, 2009 10:31 by RogerYates
Animal Rights July kicks off tonight with The Animal Rights Debate followed by discussion. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / press release Wednesday July 01, 2009 05:50 by fightfirewithwater09
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Talisman Sabre 09 http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/exercises/ts09/index.htm is a biennial exercise that involves 20,000 U.S. & 7,000 Australian troops, fighter jets and warships, it is taking place in July in central Queensland, Australia. read full story / add a comment
national / eu / press release Tuesday June 30, 2009 21:35 by O. O'C.
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung says the Constitutional Court ruling is demanding a law to guarantee the rights of the German Parliament in the EU decision-making process. If that is so, should not Oireachtas Eireann have a law requiring this too - and Westminster and Paris and Prague and Bucharest, and 22 others? Should not all EU National Parliaments also have “participation in European lawmaking procedures”? read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Tuesday June 30, 2009 11:50 by Sean Clinton
Six months after the end of "Operation Cast Lead", Israel's lethal assault on the civilian population of Gaza that left at least 1400 dead, the International Committee of the Red Cross has stated that the 1.5 million Palestinians in Gaza are still "trapped in despair". read full story / add a comment 
dublin / history and heritage / press release Tuesday June 30, 2009 11:35 by TaraWatch
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TaraWatch will hold a demonstration outside Dail Eireann on Kildare St tomorrow at 1.00pm, and demand that the Government halt work on the M3 within the Hill of Tara landscape and proposed UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to the lawsuit being argued by the European Commission in the European Court of Justice against Ireland this week. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / press release Monday June 29, 2009 23:54 by JM
CONNOLLY YOUTH MOVEMENT CONDEMN COUP IN HONDURAS The Connolly Youth Movement condemns in the strongest possible terms the military coup that has taken place in the Republic of Honduras. The kidnapping and exiling from the country of, the democratic and rightful President, Manuel Zelaya, is an outrageous affront to democracy and stinks of Yankee involvement. The Connolly Youth Movement calls for President Zelaya to be returned to power in Honduras and for those traitors in the military, who moved against him, to stand down. The CYM echoes the words spoken by the Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla in denouncing “the criminal and brutal character of this coup d’etat.” read full story / add a comment
dublin / history and heritage / press release Monday June 29, 2009 19:57 by Le Chéile Saor[P.R.O]
Le Chéile Saor to attend Save Tara protest at Leinster House read full story / add a comment
international / gender and sexuality / press release Monday June 29, 2009 17:16 by Danielle Ni Dhighe
IRSCNA statement on LGBT rights and the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / press release Sunday June 28, 2009 13:03 by Sean McGowan
For years, recruitment to the British army has failed to meet its targets, but as a result of the growing economic crisis the number of young people joining is on the increase, particularly unemployed youth from working-class communities. That has always been the case: they want young people to die defending the interests of the rich and powerful. read full story / add a comment
kildare / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Saturday June 27, 2009 22:52 by Le Cheile Saor [P.R.O]
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Le Cheile Saor Launch Several Campaigns Republican Socialism Today Join Le Chéile Saor www.lecheilesaor.webs.com Email: lecheilesaor@gmail.com Contact:0852818681 read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Saturday June 27, 2009 22:39 by Damien Dillon [P.R.O]
Le Chéile Saor attend Our Ladys Childrens Hospital Protest.This was our first protest of many to come that we attended. read full story / add a comment |
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