Day X walkout reports

by Eoin Gillen - School Students Against War & SWP Fri Mar 21, 2003 21:44

We had a walkout of just under a 100 people. I had a megaphone and that made the whole thing loud and exciting. We got some good chants and we marched around for an hour before 10 of us went into the protest at the Dail.The megaphone really made a difference.If we make these things lively we attract a lot more people.

by Terry Thu Mar 20, 2003 23:25

Hey art college (!??! another new discovery in Galway..) person get in touch [email protected] .....Several Hundred staf and students walked out in NUIG/UCG at 12 and at 2 about one hundred walked out again, went to Fianna Fail office, wandered around it, meet up with 60 GMIT students, went down to copshop and (with Tim Hourigan's detailed statement thingy) made a criminal complaint against Bertie Ahern (about ten people did this).
We had cool drummers also (maybe that was ye??)

by Murtang Thu Mar 20, 2003 19:29

About one hundred of us walked out of art college in Galway. We went down to a roundabout nearby and walked around the island for about twenty minutes, drumming and shouting.

by Huey Lewis - Sallynoggin anti-war group Thu Mar 20, 2003 18:08 photohuey at yahoo dot com

The vast majority of Sallynoggin College of Further Education came out today for the stoppage against the war. The response was overwhelming and typical of the anti-war sentiment against outrageous action that is the war in Iraq.

by katherine and Aidan - UL AGAINST THE WAR Thu Mar 20, 2003 16:50 University of Limerick

The rally held in UL was the biggest the university has ever experienced. those that came out in support numbered well over 1000 and consisted of staff and students. The efforts were further supported by all the businesses on campus who agreed to stop serving for the ten minuites. Over €400 were collected for UNICEF and hundreds queued to sign the petition. UL Against the War also encouraged people to take part in the vigil and march in limerick over the next couple of days, and are already planning our next campus action. Pictures up soon

by Joe Thu Mar 20, 2003 16:38

HUGE ANTI-WAR RALLY IN UL
by Aidan Hehir - UL AGAINST THE WAR Thu, Mar 20 2003, 3:28pm
[email protected]

Over 1,000 attend anti-war rally in UL
Crossmolina
by frank Thu, Mar 20 2003, 3:31pm

At least 1,500 attend rally in Crossmolina

by ExPat Thu Mar 20, 2003 16:21

That hissing sound you hear is the Anti War movement deflating. Hey you had fun while it lasted and felt very good about yourself. Now get back to work.

by cat Thu Mar 20, 2003 16:11

A great showing in UL (approx 2-300) for the stoppage-well done all! Eoin O' Broin and Katherine Harford spoke eloquently and briefly as to the reasons we were there. A minutes silence was held but interrupted-3 or 4 hecklers pointed out that the war will be over in 4 weeks, Iraq will be free and we'll all be sorry we didn't listen then. This was disregarded. A colourful placard saying "USA Let's Roll" was also met with spectacular disinterest. A petition was signed by many and lots of donations for UNICEF were collected. Hope everyone takes to the streets at 6 in limerick today at Penneys.

by Mags Thu Mar 20, 2003 16:07

Good turnout in DCU, organised by the Anti-War group in the college. About 700-800 staff and students stayed out for about 20 minutes. Loads of people took white ribbons. A few speeches made and then a marchette out to the Collins Avenue gate.

by Joe Sheehan Thu Mar 20, 2003 16:06

There was a walkout, me by myself. May not have been many there but xerocracy is in serious operation here flyers and poster are in production for Limerick.
Glad to hear that there were many more in other places!

by Cut and paste Thu Mar 20, 2003 16:05

by mick b Thu, Mar 20 2003, 2:57pm

About 300 people- students , catering staff academics and office workers assembled in St pat's quadrangle at 12 o'clock today to protest against the war. The college library and resource centre closed for ten minutes.One minutes silence was observed and white peace ribbons distributed.

by conor Thu Mar 20, 2003 15:34

Eight members of staff came out of the school in CBC Monkstown

plus there was one minute of silence and 10 minute discussion of war in all classes

maybe other people could send in reports - would be interesting to see how it went

Conor

by Tom Flannery Thu Mar 20, 2003 15:19

Only 3 people walked out of Bayers in Swords (and came back in after 2 mins). Nodoby from AHS systems and nobody from Organnon. Somebody said a man at Woddies blew his horn for a minute in the car park at the same time, nobody knows if he was actually protesting or not.
Dont know about any other places in the area, thats all I could establish.

by MG Thu Mar 20, 2003 15:11

About 15-20 students and teachers left the college and stood outside for the 10 minutes. Sadly, none of them were Americans. Also one lone protestor with an anti-war banner outside an office building opposite Dwyers'. I though for a minute he might be from the FF offices, but alas no.

by evil dave Thu Mar 20, 2003 15:09

Its time for the leadership of Sinn Fein (Gerry Adams)& the Green Party (Sargent) to go on TV and tell people its now or never - diect action now

http://www.indymedia.ie/cgi-bin/newswire.cgi?id=35875

by Dave R Thu Mar 20, 2003 14:55

There were at least 150-200 people assembled at the 1916 monument in the center of the village for 40 minutes. It consisted mainly of students from the University but many locals also took part. There were some speakers and a minutes silence

by Eoin O'M. Thu Mar 20, 2003 14:47

I was working in Gardiner St this morning and a few from the place I was working in went down to the garden of remembrance - about 10 of us. Ont the steps of a few hotels and Parnell College, there were about another 50 people visible. Not terribly impressive but we made our point. RALLY AROUND FOR 6PM!!

by Cornucopia - Cornucopia Thu Mar 20, 2003 14:02 Wicklow Street

Workers all stopped for the allocated time as planned, and the owner, Deirdre came in specially to be present...

by Mr.Hugh Janus - Donegal Medicare Thu Mar 20, 2003 14:02

There was a mass walkout here in Letterkenny today at 1 o'clock.Some of the protestors went to the canteen and drank tea,others went to the smoking area outside,while some went down to the local shop and bought pre-made sandwiches.As this happens at 1 oclock everyday, I wouldn't say it should merit too much media attention.

by Sparks Thu Mar 20, 2003 13:59

We were at the opposite end of college from you then. You know, you could have sent an email around...

by Alan MacSimoin Thu Mar 20, 2003 13:57

About 150 walked out of Trinity College and gathered at the front gate. I met colleagues from catering, secretarial, computer and teaching staff. And a very good attendance from the Sociology Department.

The SIPTU Section Committee gave its support. Not too bad a turnout as there is no teaching this week, which means few students on campus and some staff ('term workers') also away at present.

by Saidhbhin Thu Mar 20, 2003 13:47

Well although there are only two of us in this office on Dame Street we stopped for 10 minutes anyway as the world buzzed on outside, trundling on it's aimless way to nowhere...