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international / crime and justice / opinion/analysis Thursday July 18, 2013 08:07 by Brian Clarke
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Two co-ordinated gun attacks on 4 January 1976 in British Occupied Ireland, shot dead two unarmed members of the Reavey family and three members of the O'Dowd family, with another two wounded, one of them died a month later. These murders were part of a string of sectarian attacks on Catholics and Irish nationalists by an alliance of British soldiers and British police officers. Billy McCaughey from the police Special Patrol Group, admitted taking part and accused another British police officer, of being involved. His colleague, John Weir, said two British police officers and a British soldier were involved The O'Dowd and Reavey murders, in what became known as the murder triangle, were a major factor, in young men and women like 19 year old Martin Corey from nearby Lurgan, joining the IRA, to defend their communities from British State terrorism. read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday July 17, 2013 21:28 by RNU PRO
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What should have been a quiet, serene and fondly remembered ceremony was cruelly transformed into a scene of Martial law, as the Free State police instead used the occasion to flex their collective muscle and display to local republicans the various means of ‘crowd control’ at their disposal. read full story / add a comment
international / gender and sexuality / press release Tuesday July 16, 2013 14:23 by NGLF
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Today, Tuesday 16th July, at 5:00pm, a coalition of LGBT organizations, civil-society groups, political parties and public representatives will hand in a protest letter to the Russian Embassy, Orwell road, Rathgar to register our horror at the signing into law of the “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships” Bill (the so-called Gay 'Propaganda' law) For further comment, please contact: Adam Long, NLGF - National Lesbian and Gay Federation - at [email protected] Max Krzyzanowski, spokesperson for LGBT Noise on 086 8387471 read full story / add a comment 
international / gender and sexuality / event notice Tuesday July 16, 2013 00:22 by Turing
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International Day of Protest against the Violent Abuse and Murder of Sex Workers Friday 19 July at 3:00pm Swedish Consulate, 12 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 read full story / add a comment 
national / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Monday July 15, 2013 21:18 by R.Ascal
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In many countries fighting for national liberation, the revolutionary forces are coordinated by a 'broad front'. Throughout history, coalition's of anti- imperialist groups have come together to wage a revolutionary class war that seeks to end the exploitation of the working class and establish socialism. read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment / news report Monday July 15, 2013 01:11 by Shell to Sea
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-- Local community forced to act after State agencies ignore danger -- read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Friday July 12, 2013 17:23 by Maura Doyle
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A lot has been written about the Michael McKevitt case over the years since his incarceration in 2001. Whether his reputation as an unrepentant republican is palatable to many people or not, he has endured the wrath of a very vicious print media campaign throughout that time and even before. We overlook the fact that the media onslaught was also waged against his entire family without any justification whatsoever and the standards used against them fell well below anything that we could even attempt to describe as 'normal practice'. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday July 11, 2013 16:13 by Seomra Spraoi
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Poster Fish Promotions presents an astounding night of drum & bass, jungle and grime which sees the return of Irish drum & bass legend Naphta while on a fleeting visit to Dublin. He'll be supported by the two legends that are Welfare ( Jungle Boogie/ Basswax) and Bob (Standard) read full story / add a comment 
national / anti-capitalism / feature Wednesday July 10, 2013 22:19 by dave
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People are getting fed up. We have had the Anglo Tapes released and the government decides to go after the whistle blower instead. Since 2008 unemployed has risen to 14% and it would be a lot higher only that 40,000 people are leaving the country every year. The government job initiative is welfare for business interests and as described here is a scam. It is time to high light this even though many have known it for months.
It seems like everytime I view the FAS website more and more real jobs are disappearing from it and being replaced with free labour internships. When I search for specific sectors now all I seem to find are internships. This scheme is absolutely sickening me as it has potentially destroyed several thousand entry level jobs. I can't believe that Joan Burton and the Labour Party have completely ruined the youth labour market with a scheme which is: 
national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday July 10, 2013 14:35 by Sean Crudden
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To many people ideology is bunkum. However a closer examination will soon reveal the extent to which ideology governs behaviour. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-capitalism / press release Wednesday July 10, 2013 12:47 by Turing
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Press statement New book entitled 'Let us Rise!' on the 1913 Dublin Lockout including essay on role of women, the solidarity effort in Britain, the revolutionary aftershock and a response by Joe Higgins TD to Jack O'Connor's Larkin graveside speech Official Launch Monday 15th July 6:30pm Gutter Bookshop, Cow Lane, Temple Bar Commenting on the imminent launch of Let us Rise! which will be available from all good bookshops from next week Joe Higgins TD said: “This book commemorates the immortal 1913 Dublin Lockout. This struggle, with brilliant leaders like Jim Larkin and James Connolly, heralded the emergence of the working class as the key social and political force. It ushered in a decade of struggle which could have changed the course of Irish history. “This period is rich in lessons for working class people today. The struggle waged in 1913 is a beacon that can shine a bright light on the way forward, if its lessons are fully absorbed.” read full story / add a comment 
international / crime and justice / news report Tuesday July 09, 2013 05:26 by Brian Clarke
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The power of the Executive to cast a man into prison without formulating any charge known to the law, and particularly to deny him the judgment of his peers, is in the highest degree odious and is the foundation of all totalitarian government whether Nazi or Communist. - Winston Churchill - Internment Research commissioned by a group of British, backbench, Tory MPs conclude, that European judges have ruled more than 270 cases taken against Britain, has “breached a Convention right”. The final report, written by Robert Broadhurst, a legal researcher, found that since Britain signed up to the European Court of Human Right’s jurisdiction in 1966, there are more than 350 rulings on UK violation of human rights.The number of judgments made against the UK violating human rights stands at 271, against only 86 ruling otherwise”. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / crime and justice / news report Monday July 08, 2013 15:20 by Shane
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At the counter-demonstration to Youth Defence's "Rally for Life" march, I was manhandled and arrested for no reason by plain clothes police. In the van, I was pepper sprayed several times while handcuffed behind my back and pinned to the ground. I was kept in a cell for about two hours before being released without charge. This is my account of what happened. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / arts and media / press release Sunday July 07, 2013 18:19 by Danny O'Leary
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On the 16th, 17th + 18th of August this summer, Milk & Cookie Stories will be hosting - for the third year - The Secret Garden Festival at Martinstown House in The Curragh, Co. Kildare. read full story / add a comment 
national / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Thursday July 04, 2013 15:27 by Darragh O'Connor
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Workers in Local Development Companies are campaigning to protect jobs and make Minister Phil Hogan engage with their union. You can support them by signing the petition here: http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/minister-phil-hog...nment read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday July 03, 2013 07:15 by brionOcleirigh
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"I have been in prison for over 3 years and I still haven’t been given a reason. They have put forward a number of allegations against me, and I’m not able to defend myself against any of them. They say I have been seen speaking to known republicans, and that I visited a number of houses. What does that matter? It doesn’t mean I’ve done anything wrong. They have absolutely nothing on me, and that’s why they haven’t charged me." Martin Corey read full story / add a comment
mayo / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Tuesday July 02, 2013 23:30 by anti-war
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Margaretta is due to attend Ennis District Court on July 10th 2013 at 10.30am, to face the totally absurd charge that she “DID INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER USE OF THAT AIRPORT BY GOING ON THE RUNWAY WITHOUT PERMISSION.” In fact, Margaretta and Niall went on the runway to prevent the IMPROPER use of that civilian airport. And on July 10th Margaretta will represent her views on this matter – without the need of a lawyer – by showing that Shannon’s civilian airport has been IMPROPERLY transformed into a US military base in contravention of Bunreacht na hÉireann and numerous international human rights conventions, including the Convention against Torture. To back up her argument she will arrive at the court with two wheelbarrow loads of hard evidence and a selection of dictionaries to help determine the meaning of the “PROPER”. read full story / add a comment 
national / environment / other press Tuesday July 02, 2013 23:16 by T
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VOICE has just published its latest newsletter. In it we have outlined the government’s new Household Food Waste Regulations, our recent policy submissions, our new food waste challenge and more. Click Summer 2013 to read what’s happening at VOICE! read full story / add a comment 
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Tuesday July 02, 2013 12:54 by Susan Collins
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What will it involve? Facilitated by Comhlámh staff and returned development workers, attendees will have a chance to explore together some of the important issues of the return/reintegration process: Putting the overseas experience into context Dealing with the challenges and opportunities of being home Applying the vast skills gained overseas for development issues from Ireland Understanding Reverse Culture Shock Looking at networking and career possibilities read full story / add a comment 
cork / arts and media / press release Saturday June 29, 2013 17:45 by Yvonne Coughlan
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The Gathering-RSVP is an experimental collaboration of artists, located internationally, responding to the question of what it means to be Irish today, in a 2 hr promenade theatre presentation, integrating film, music, dance and poetry with community arts participation. This project is produced by RSVP (Red Sandstone Varied Productions,) Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland and directed by Yvonne Coughlan. It is inspired by The Gathering Ireland. read full story / add a comment |
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