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national / miscellaneous / press release Friday January 01, 2010 20:36 by Saoirse
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Speaking at the annual Dáithí Ó Conaill commemoration in Glasnevin cemetery, Dublin on January 1 the President of Republican Sinn Féin Des Dalton set out the challenges and opportunities which face Republican Sinn Féin in the New Year. read full story / add a comment 
national / miscellaneous / press release Friday January 01, 2010 17:21 by éirígí PRO
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"At the beginning of a new year, éirígí takes this opportunity to thank its members and supporters for the commitment and energy they have displayed throughout 2009. Their sterling work across Ireland has inspired many others to become involved in the struggle for national, economic and social freedom." read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Friday January 01, 2010 15:07 by Kev
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Over 1,000 Palestinian citizens of Israel and several dozen Jewish Israelis demonstrated this morning outside of the Erez Crossing, demanding an end to the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip. Organised by the Arab High Monitoring Committee, the demonstration coincided with the one year anniversary of Israel’s military attacks on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in 1,400 deaths and thousands wounded. read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Friday January 01, 2010 13:28 by Fintan Lane
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The following eyewitness report of yesterday's Gaza solidarity demonstration in Egypt. The author, Mary Hughes, was born in Bolton, England and immigrated to Canada, then to the United States. She is a member of the Writer's Guild in Los Angeles. She's been to the occupied West Bank six times, and this was meant to be her first to Gaza. In 2002 ,she was beaten by illegal settlers from Itamar near Yanoon, where she was helping Palestinian farmers harvest their olives and was on the first voyage to Gaza. Mary is a co-founder of the Free Gaza movement and was on board the FREE GAZA in 2008, when it was the first boat to land in Gaza in 41 years. read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday December 31, 2009 19:40 by Fintan Lane
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All photographs are by Michael Gallagher. Many thanks to Michael for allowing these to be posted. read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday December 31, 2009 18:56 by Fintan Lane
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More than 100 members and supporters of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) took part in a vigil on the Ha'penny Bridge in central Dublin at 2pm today. Similar vigils were held in many other parts of the country, including Belfast, Derry, Scarrif, Mullingar and Sligo. More will be held over the weekend. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday December 31, 2009 16:59 by Fintan Lane
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A letter of protest (see full text below) from the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) was brought this afternoon (3.30pm) to the Egyptian embassy in Dublin. A large peaceful picket simultaneously took place outside with people holding placards demanding an end to the siege of Gaza and chanting in protest at Egypt's recent efforts to frustrate international solidarity with the Palestinian people. read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday December 31, 2009 12:03 by Freda H
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Irish women Zoe Lawlor, Hilary Minch and Caroline McLaughlin were caught up in voilent riots this morning in Cairo. Ms. Lawlor contacted friends and family this morning to inform them of the chaotic and dangerous situation herself and fellow Irish women were in. read full story / add a comment 
derry / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday December 30, 2009 16:23 by Kev
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Derry Anti-War Coalition will be holding a candlelit vigil for Gaza in the Diamond at 4pm on Thursday 31st. All supporters in the north west urged to attend. read full story / add a comment 
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday December 30, 2009 16:16 by Kev
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On the 1st Jan 2010 we will assemble at the Library in West Side at 2pm. We will then march peacefully via Cathedral to Shop St and on to Spanish Arch.Some groups want to pose on bridges, we may do this on Salmon Weir Bridge?? open to suggestions. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday December 30, 2009 15:12 by Kev
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In an act of solidarity with the Viva Palestina activists attempting to bring aid into Gaza and those taking part in the Gaza Freedom March on 31st December - both of whom have faced severe hindrances at the hands of the Egyptian government*, the IPSC intends to hold a short picket the Egyptian Embassy at 3.30pm on Thursday 31st December. read full story / add a comment 
Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign Gaza: A Month of Remembrance December 27th 2009 – January 30th
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday December 30, 2009 14:35 by Freda H
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To remember the horrific events that happened in Gaza in December and January last year, the IPSC has organised a nationwide series of commemoration events - including vigils, film screenings, rallies and boycott actions. We hope you will join us in remember the tragedy that was the Israeli assault on Gaza. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday December 30, 2009 06:17 by Conor. M
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“Cowardice asks the question - is it safe? Expediency asks the question - is it politic? Vanity asks the question - is it popular? But conscience asks the question is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular; but one must take it because it is right.” Dr Martin Luther King Jr read full story / add a comment 
cork / miscellaneous / press release Tuesday December 29, 2009 20:26 by anarkitty
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will take place on Tuesday 5th January in the South Presentation on Evergreen Street, Cork. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / miscellaneous / news report Tuesday December 29, 2009 17:17 by B_Hamilton
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Dublin Bike Scheme is being further expanded which is indeed good news for Dublin’s marginalized cyclists. It further opens up cycling as an alternative mode of transport for Dublin’s commuters, by helping to normalize cycling culture, as opposed to cycling being perceived as a dangerous fringe form of transport to get from a to z. read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday December 29, 2009 15:08 by TD
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In their creative, nonviolent resistance against the Apartheid Wall, for the Xmas Day protest, Bil'in's villagers decided on gifting the Israeli Occupation Forces manning the checkpoint at that obscenity a box of luxury sweets, the intention was for five Santas positioned well back from the Wall - so as to allay any IOF fears that they may be rocks to slingshot them, however, before it could transpire, the well humoured protestors were malevolently doused in a blizzard of tear gas and this continued and continued. read full story / add a comment
antrim / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday December 29, 2009 14:52 by Caitlin Ni Chonaill
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On Monday evening 28th December, first anniversary of the ferocious Israeli assault on Gaza, approximately 80 people attended a candlelit vigil outside Belfast City Hall to draw attention to the continuing illegal Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip. The vigil, which was part of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign project 'Gaza: A Month of Remembrance', included participants from various organisations and individuals in the city. read full story / add a comment 
international / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Tuesday December 29, 2009 13:32 by Caoimhghin Ó Croidheáin
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Morgue in Rawalpindi, Pakistan read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday December 29, 2009 12:00 by Fintan Lane
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Roger Waters of Pink Floyd has sent a message of solidarity to the organisers of the Gaza Freedom March, which is planned to take place on 31 December... read full story / add a comment 
derry / anti-war / imperialism / news report Tuesday December 29, 2009 12:00 by George Row
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A rally, organised by Derry Anti-War Coalition (DAWC), was held in the centre of Derry's walled city on Sunday 27th December 09. It marked the anniversary of Israel's assault on Gaza and expressed solidarity with those trying to break the ongoing siege of the Palestinian population of Gaza. read full story / add a comment |
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