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galway / anti-war / imperialism Monday March 05, 2012 - 21:40 by GALWAY ALLIANCE AGAINST WAR
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The Galway Alliance Against War has learnt that the British military display team, the Red Arrows, will perform during the Volvo Ocean Race Finale in Galway on July 1st. Another “war outfit” has also been invited, but has not yet confirmed. ... read full story / add a comment
national / crime and justice Monday March 05, 2012 - 18:58 by Lurgan
As new details emerge which show that eight armed undercover British soldiers were targeting Sam Marshall at the time of his death in March 1990, a book to be launched this week will reveal further details. The murdered man's relatives say , "As a result of information and facts concerning Sam’s killing which we have discovered in recent times, we are now convinced that members of British state forces, including British military intelligence and the Special Branch, were directly involved in the planning and commission of his murder. We also believe that British government ministers are aware of that fact. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / environment Monday March 05, 2012 - 10:54 by CDC
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Today (4/3/12) the CDC in cooperation with residents in Charlemont Street continued to work on a communal garden for the area. Spokesperson for the CDC and Charlemont Street resident Tony N commented: ... read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues Sunday March 04, 2012 - 17:28 by john lagan
13 comments (last - tuesday may 15, 2012 - 16:23)
Successive Irish governments have overseen the fluoridation of public water supplies since the practice commenced in 1964. This form of mass medication is supposed to benefit the nation's teeth. Today 97% of Europe's water supply is fluoride free, including Northern Ireland, as this practice has been widely discredited. Eire remains the only country to fluoridate its entire public water supply. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism Thursday March 01, 2012 - 20:00 by koindim
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We are a group of citizens who have come together from a variety of political backgrounds with a common purpose: the pressing need to articulate a coherent and persuasive critical voice that will be heard loudly both inside and outside Greece. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday February 27, 2012 - 09:42 by Giuseppe Conlon House
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YOUTUBE -"Giuseppe Conlon" performed by Joe Black at Giuseppe Conlon House, London http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQsUcLAx03U&list=UUn6VMo...=plcp ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Friday February 24, 2012 - 12:54 by LCW
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Seven Catholic Workers, a Quaker, a doctor and a priest were detained and searched following the marking of the M.O.D. Buiding in Whitehall in an anti-nuclear weapons action on Ash Wenesday ... read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment Wednesday February 22, 2012 - 22:54 by j debender
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On Tuesday Shell to Sea spokesperson Terence Conway was handed two 3-month prison sentences for protesting against Shell's Corrib Gas Project. Throughout the week local residents have been protesting on the roads while many of their supporters are up in court in Belmullet, which so far has resulted in fines totalling 5,825 euro. ... read full story / add a comment
international / environment Wednesday February 22, 2012 - 16:47 by Joe Mc
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The right-wing Heartland Institute think-tank , which produces anti-scientific propaganda for climate change denial purposes , has often been criticized for its links to mining, oil and mineral extraction industries . These links would seem to have been confirmed by the publishing of documents on the Desmogblog site on February 14 that , if authentic, reveal much of the "inner workings " of Heartlands . ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Wednesday February 22, 2012 - 14:59 by Paul Gavan
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This short video gives a summary of reasons why workers employed in the Community Sector need to organise in order to defend the vital services they provide. It's time for all Community Workers to demand their right to collective bargaining, and have their say over the future of the Community and Voluntary Sector! Join us on the Road to Recognition! ... read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment Tuesday February 21, 2012 - 11:20 by j debender
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In Belmullet district court on Monday 20th February, 6 campaigners were convicted of a total of 13 charges between them with fines totaling 3,035 euros. While this went on, local residents blocked Shell's haulage route between Bellanaboy refinery and the compound in Glengad. ... read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment Monday February 20, 2012 - 20:13 by Shell To Sea
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Music, dancing, games and a bit of trespassing. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / environment Monday February 20, 2012 - 18:14 by Nico
2 comments (last - wednesday february 22, 2012 - 18:53) 5 images
Today (19-2-12) the Dublin Citizens Defence Committee carried out a second weeks work on a communal garden in Charlemont Street, Tom Kelly Flats. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday February 20, 2012 - 01:01 by Diet Simon
The Australian Labor government is planning more assaults on the rights of Aborigines. It plans to extend for another ten years onerous conditions on income quarantining, education, alcohol and land rights. And moves to dump nuclear waste on Aboriginal land have advanced with a deal between government and opposition. ... read full story / add a comment
antrim / environment Sunday February 19, 2012 - 23:59 by No To Fracking
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The prospect of Fracking moves one ominous step closer in the North Coast. Join the No To Fracking campaign! ... read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment Sunday February 19, 2012 - 23:28 by j debender
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On Monday February 20th the Belmullet courthouse in Co. Mayo will be full of campaigners opposing the Corrib Gas Project. Nineteen people are facing 80 charges between them for civil disobedience, and this week has been set aside as a special sitting for the campaigners. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday February 19, 2012 - 22:18 by Shell to Sea
At 10.30am this Monday 20th of February nineteen campaigners will arrive at Belmullet District Court to face 80 charges arising from protests against Shell’s Corrib Gas Project in Co. Mayo. This unprecedented volume of civil disobedience charges is all scheduled to be dealt with within one week. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday February 14, 2012 - 17:24 by Justin Morahan
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Protests around the world, including Ireland, but the case of this dying hunger striker in Israel has escaped notice in our media ... read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment Monday February 13, 2012 - 15:49 by Rudiger
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Yesterday up to 50 people walked from Aughoose Church to Shell's newly established compound in Glengad, removing Shell road haulage signs. ... read full story / add a comment
international / eu Sunday February 12, 2012 - 17:31 by alterthess.gr
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Demonstrations in Greece continue today after three days of strikes and manifestations. Hundred thousand citizens are protesting in Athens, Thessaloniki and all big cities of Greece against the new load agreement that is going to be voted at the Parliament this evening ... read full story / add a comment |
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