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national / miscellaneous Sunday April 20, 2003 - 01:39 by Mhatharaiche
 5 comments (last - monday april 21, 2003 - 12:39)
IRELAND, the only country in Europe which still bans nude bathing, is facing a mass campaign by naturists for a change in the law. The Irish tourist board has been bombarded with e-mails from hundreds of nudists from Ireland and across the continent urging them to help establish a beach for those in search of an all-body tan. The Irish Naturist Association, which is leading the campaign, claimed it was being backed by four priests who are members. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Sunday April 20, 2003 - 00:58 by Joseph Abdel-Wahed
12 comments (last - thursday april 24, 2003 - 10:57)
As an Egyptian Jewish refugee, I celebrate Passover with special meaning. Passover is a time to commemorate the Jews' liberation from slavery in Egypt in 1300 BCE and return to freedom in Israel. At my family Seders in Cairo in the 1940s, we felt as if we represented the enduring memory of that exodus. Little did we know that we would soon experience our own exodus from Egypt as a result of racism and oppression. On Passover it is a Jewish tradition that, in retelling the exodus story, we should feel as if we ourselves experienced persecution and exodus from Egypt. I hope that this year we can also take a moment to experience the modern exodus of Middle Eastern Jews, one million of whom fled their homes in Arab countries and Iran between 1940 and 1980 under duress. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Saturday April 19, 2003 - 19:02 by Jenny Hannon
22 comments (last - wednesday april 23, 2003 - 14:19)
You want the truth , you deserve the truth ! ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Saturday April 19, 2003 - 17:25 by joe ranii
7 comments (last - sunday april 20, 2003 - 21:23)
Why do some Irish people apparently think that "demented acts" such as these are a good idea ? ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Saturday April 19, 2003 - 11:40 by Karen Fallon (and Deirdre)
2 comments (last - monday april 21, 2003 - 04:13)
Karen is here and we're drinking copious amounts of proper coffee and looking at greenery (both novelties after the Limerick prison experience). She came out of prison yesterday (Good Friday) and I thank her for her lengthy witness. I also thank Tim, Laurence, Conor, Katherine, Joe, who have done incredible prison support day-in-day-out, throughout our stay, and who remained steadfast to Karen in her continuing witness. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN! Have a great bithday and a great first full day of freedom. - Deirdre. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Saturday April 19, 2003 - 11:20 by Cllr Eoin O'Broin
6 comments (last - wednesday june 18, 2003 - 18:03)
Members of the UDA launched an attack on nationalist homes on the North Belfast interface of Limestone Road. At 10pm on Friday night, 19th April, a crowd of loyalists threw bottles, bricks and at least three pipebombs. No injuries were recorded. The Limestone Road is one of a number of interfaces which for two years, bore the brunt of UDA violence. Since September of this year the interfaces have been relatively quiet. Many commentators attributed this to the fued within Loyalism. Fears are now mounting that with the Loyal Orders marching season approaching, loyalist violence at Belfasts interfaces may return. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / miscellaneous Saturday April 19, 2003 - 11:16 by Dave
7 comments (last - tuesday april 22, 2003 - 13:12)  5 images
Vigil outside Limerick Prison in advance of the release of Karon Falon. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Saturday April 19, 2003 - 07:11 by Avi H.
21 comments (last - wednesday april 23, 2003 - 14:44)
Here's Why: ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Friday April 18, 2003 - 23:05 by magog
8 comments (last - wednesday april 23, 2003 - 18:07)
Matt Cutts, a key Google engineer, used to work for the National Security Agency. Google wants to hire more people with security clearances, so that they can peddle their corporate assets to the spooks in Washington. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Friday April 18, 2003 - 20:37 by Kev
3 comments (last - sunday april 20, 2003 - 23:07)
Less than 10 days after the 'liberation' of Iraq, thousands of Iraqis marched in downtown Baghdad on Friday to demand a rapid U.S. troop withdrawal and a prominent opposition leader said he expects Americans to relinquish most government functions within weeks. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / miscellaneous Friday April 18, 2003 - 20:04 by Kev
1 comment (last - sunday april 20, 2003 - 21:42) 1 image
County Kildare Anti-War Group - No To War & Occupation - Demonstration An anti-war demonstration will take place on Saturday, 19th April at 2.00 pm in Newbridge. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Friday April 18, 2003 - 19:56 by Claudia
1 comment (last - monday april 21, 2003 - 16:03)
Some of the ten activists arrested outside the City Hall on Tuesday 8th April were summonsed to court for Thursday 17th April. The next date for them to appear will be the 15th May. This will hopefully give the solicitors enough time to collect evidence like video footage or eye witness reports. We need as many people who were there as possible to help us out. Please get in touch with us via email ([email protected]) snail mail (Legal Support c/o Giros, 1-5 Donegall Lane, Belfast) or give us a call 0044-7773918535 from the Republic of Ireland, 07773918535 from Northern Ireland and the UK. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Friday April 18, 2003 - 19:04 by Labour Youth
28 comments (last - monday april 21, 2003 - 23:23)
1916 has been hijacked by the Sinners as their rebellion. It was not. James Connolly, the founder of the Labour Party, was commendant of the ICA and vice president of the proposed Republic. The rising wasn't simply about kicking the Brits out but having an independant socialist Ireland with equal rights and oppertunities for all. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Friday April 18, 2003 - 18:18 by joe ranii
7 comments (last - monday april 21, 2003 - 14:05)
When will Irish people who romanticize the FARC and kindred terror groups in Colombia learn how ill-informed and immoral such support can be ? ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Friday April 18, 2003 - 17:25 by Claudia
1 comment (last - saturday april 19, 2003 - 20:21)
Tired of listening to experts on platforms telling you what's wrong with war? Want to have your say? Then come to the public speak out against war in Belfast. We will meet at the gates of the City Hall Saturday 26th April at 2pm to share our ideas and feelings with others who oppose War. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Friday April 18, 2003 - 16:05 by Limerick Lady
5 comments (last - sunday april 20, 2003 - 22:53)
The piece below is the editorial from the Limerick Leader of March 29th most probably written by the editor Brendan Halligan. The sentiments expressed correspond with the views he espouses week in week out in the "lader". Its classic neo conservatism and the first so public defence I have seen of the system. All he has left out is his opinion on the use of force to en-force it. If you email him he is not adverse to commenting on the views expressed in the paper once they are well articulated. Brendan Halligan, Editor Limerick Leader, O'Connell St., Limerick. 061 214500 [email protected] ... read full story / add a comment 
national / miscellaneous Friday April 18, 2003 - 15:36 by Dave
2 comments (last - saturday april 19, 2003 - 01:02) 3 images
Jenny Hannon and Martin McGowan ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Friday April 18, 2003 - 14:28 by St.John
Hey all, you know the details by now, leaving limerick 12.30 sunday, via dublin 3.30, belfast stenaport 7.00, cost 40 euros, all welcome! Coming back Wednesday eve. This'll be a cool action, try to make it if u can, if not spread the word! Thx, St.John Ps Fair play to u Jenny, great action!!! ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Friday April 18, 2003 - 08:20 by James McKenna
2 comments (last - saturday april 19, 2003 - 19:55)
NATO decided on 16 April 2003 to take on the command, coordination and planning of the International Security Assistance Force operation in Kabul , to which the our Government is illegally contributing Irish soldiers ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Friday April 18, 2003 - 04:47 by Ciaron
61 comments (last - saturday june 07, 2003 - 15:54)
4.45 a.m. Jenny and Martin have been on the runway at Shannon for over an hour without being detected. ... read full story / add a comment |
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