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national / politics / elections Wednesday May 20, 2009 - 20:33 by PBPA
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At a press conference today a group of left, environmental and independent councillors and activists called on the public to vote for candidates in the local elections who offer a genuine alternative to the failed policies of the establishment parties. They are confident of winning a number of seats around the country and are committed to working together to lay the basis for a new political force to emerge. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests Wednesday May 20, 2009 - 00:18 by TEACHER
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On Tuesday a delegation from the Dublin City Post Primary Branch of the Teachers Union of Ireland protested at the ICTU HQ in Parnell Sq, Dublin. The delegation was led by Branch officers, supported by branch members and students from UCD. ... read full story / add a comment 
cork / anti-war / imperialism Monday May 18, 2009 - 10:15 by John Jefferies
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A French Naval corvette is due in Cork Port next Friday lunchtime on a so-called courtesy visit. ... read full story / add a comment
national / environment Sunday May 17, 2009 - 15:49 by Contaminated Crow
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Two quarries, an incinerator, offshore prospecting, pylons and water extraction ... read full story / add a comment 
international / racism & migration related issues Sunday May 17, 2009 - 13:56 by comité de soutien aux inculpés de Vincennes
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Since the end of 2007, the detainees of Vincennes’ center detention of migrants (France), have ceaselessly struggle for their freedom. The 21th 2008, a Tunisian called Salem Essouli died because of a lack of medical care. Then a revolt blew up, and the bigger center in France was destroyed by fire. Eight persons are accused of this destruction, we still don't know when the trial will be. ... read full story / add a comment 
antrim / worker & community struggles and protests Saturday May 16, 2009 - 13:18 by Workers Solidarity Movement
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On Saturday 9th May, the Belfast branch of the WSM held a public meeting at An Culturlann in West Belfast on ‘Can Direct Action achieve success’. Contributions from former Visteon workers, Dessie McEnroe and Mark O’Hara on their participation in the occupation, building links with fellow workers and lessons learnt. Here is a short report and audio recording from the discussions. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Friday May 15, 2009 - 11:37 by Paula Geraghty
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Members of Save Our Lady's Hospital Campaign took their protest straight to the HSE HQ at Steeven's Hospital ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday May 14, 2009 - 11:58 by Don't extradite the Basques Campaign
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40 people protested against Spanish political persecution of Basques. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / anti-capitalism Thursday May 14, 2009 - 11:29 by Andrew
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Since 2001 there have been 12 Grassroots Gatherings In Ireland with most of the big cities seeing at least one. Probably 1000 people have attended at least one but we've had a problem keeping contact with each other between gatherings. There are a scattering of email lists and web site from the different gatherings, some active and some silent. Now there is a new hub site http://grassroots.pageabode.com which attempts to gather all this in one place to improve communication. ... read full story / add a comment |
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