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national / anti-capitalism / feature Tuesday November 10, 2009 13:33 by Conversation - various; editing Andrew
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During Noam Chomsky's recent visit to Ireland five members of the Workers Solidarity Movement met him over breakfast to talk over a range of issues from Palestine to the capitalist crisis to social partnership to Iran to Obama and the US Labour Movement. Notes on the discussion are below followed by the audio recording itself. read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday November 10, 2009 12:08 by ISoc
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The duration of the movie is 1.5 hours, starts at 3:00 pm on Wednesday the 18th of November. The story of the movie deals with a wedding in Syrian Golan Heights which is occupied by Israel and shows the troubles caused by this still unsolved situation. read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday November 10, 2009 00:23 by TD
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I'm happy to report that, today, on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Palestinians ably assisted by Israeli activists and "internationals" tore down a section of the obscenity called the Apartheid Wall near the IOF checkpoint of Qalandiya outside Ramallah in the West Bank. giving a much needed fillip to Palestinian morale and people of good conscience around the world. The action was noteworthy for its meticulous planning and execution which ensured jubilant success. read full story / add a comment 
fermanagh / animal rights / opinion/analysis Monday November 09, 2009 16:29 by Bernie Wright
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Hotelier plans to throw turkeys off tower to see if they fly ... This was the brainchild of a hotelier Joe Mahon who now wanted to throw turkeys from a 100ft roof for fun to see if they can fly. It’s a stunt for publicity by this sick bumkin in Fermanagh. However as he now says he never said 'live' in his news release he insists he is using toy turkeys. Response received from Joe Mahon- This is the response several folk have had from Joe Mahon - read full story / add a comment
cork / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Monday November 09, 2009 12:36 by Philip Ikurusi
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The 10th of November 2009 will be the 14th anniversary of the judicial murder of the Ogoni 9.We continue to remember these incomparable martyrs for their sacrifice which was immeasurable and ultimate in all senses read full story / add a comment 
dublin / environment / event notice Monday November 09, 2009 12:35 by Liamo
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On Saturday 5 December 2009, just ahead of the crucial UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen, thousands of people from all walks of life will flood the streets of Dublin to demonstrate their support for a fair and safe climate future for all. The Wave, organised by the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition, will show mass support for a better, low carbon future for Ireland and the world. read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / opinion/analysis Monday November 09, 2009 12:31 by Paddy Hackett
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It is not possible to achieve a communist society in Ireland through social revolution. This is because, if such a society were realized, it would be easily crushed by the imperialist states that surround it. read full story / add a comment 
international / consumer issues / other press Monday November 09, 2009 09:43 by UD
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Last week a consortium of three companies bought a Sellafield site with a view to a 2016 expansion of UK nuclear energy provision, this emanates from the *Entente Formidable* fiscal deal between the Heir to Slitherin' Gordon Brown (pal of Alistair Campbell , currently being investigated for Provence parties and expenses and best matey of Toxic Blair, who really had to go and is not getting Europe BTW) and the Gallic Shrimp Premier Sarkozy. Heres the Contract site which the Irish Times did not make mention of during the sale period : [] http://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/10/28/7308....html read full story / add a comment 
national / worker & community struggles and protests / feature Monday November 09, 2009 03:38 by Mairtin MacMaolain
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Since when does sharing the pain equate to someone not being able to afford their mortgage on a foreign property and someone not being able to afford rent and childcare? Listening to the media is something which should be done with a health warning. We are in the middle of a propaganda war for the hearts and minds of the people living on this island. The question for the ruling classes is how far can they push the ordinary working and unemployed before it spills over into civil unrest? The question for the workers and unemployed is how to reclaim the unions from the 09 Mercedes class running them, get solidarity among all the workers of this country and figure out creative solutions to sharing the wealth, dismantling the dominative violent enforced power of the state and creating a society where it is easier for people to do good. read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Sunday November 08, 2009 23:37 by Edward Horgan
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The past week has shown the extent to which Shannon airport has been deliberately run down as a civilian airport and turned into a US military airbase. I spent over two hours there each day, Wed 4th, Friday 6th and Sunday 8th. During these times, the number of aircraft tansiting the airport associated with the US military exceeded civilian passenger aircraft. Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Air France are gradually abandoning services from Shannon while its use as a military airbase is increasing. read full story / add a comment 
national / history and heritage / news report Sunday November 08, 2009 14:25 by TaraWatch
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For years now, we have been reading about plans for the Leinster Orbital Route (LOR) or Dublin Outer Orbital Route (DOOR). Earlier this year, the NRA published a Feasibility Report from 2007, which shows route of the LOR passing along the side of the Hill of Tara. Notably, the route goes about 1km north of the Blundelstown Interchange, between the N3 and M3 motorway. However, last week Meath County Councillors were told to freeze planning on a 2km corridor on either side of the route. So, it is possible the route will pass directly through the Blundelstown Interchange, the Hill of Tara complex and the proposed UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, it appears that this was the plan all along, and that the route has been chosen before the public consultation even begins. read full story / add a comment 
national / arts and media / news report Saturday November 07, 2009 21:30 by Darren J. Prior/Mac an Phríora
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www.myspace.com/armuinnamuice www.bebo.com/armuinnamuice http://nearpodcast.org/podcast/index.php?cat=ArMuinnaMuice read full story / add a comment 
international / miscellaneous / other press Saturday November 07, 2009 20:38 by Socialist
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Leading British Marxist activist and theoretician Chris Harman has passed away. Former editor of Socialist Worker and International Socialism Journal, Chris was a leading member of the SWP. read full story / add a comment 
national / arts and media / news report Saturday November 07, 2009 18:11 by Fred Johnston
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Renowned playwright and novelist John Arden celebratesthe launch of a new book and his entry into his 80th year read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Saturday November 07, 2009 16:53 by Kev
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The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be taking part in this year’s International Week of Solidarity called by the Palestinian Grassroots Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign (http://www.stopthewall.org). Our aim is to promote as many different voices showing solidarity with the Palestinian people as possible, and to raise awareness among mainstream Irish civil society of Israel’s apartheid policies, the ongoing plight of Palestinians, and their heroic struggle to resist ethnic cleansing. To this end we will be hosting film screenings, public meetings and fundraisers in Cork, Tullamore, Limerick, Belfast, Maynooth, Galway, Kilkenny, Derry and Dublin. Please refer to the brochure for full details of the events ( Link: http://ipsc.ie/pdf/wos2009brochure.pdf ) - and please try to come along and/or get involved! read full story / add a comment 
cork / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Friday November 06, 2009 21:25 by Kevin
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In the region of 20,000 workers march through Cork City centre today to oppose Government cuts and the ongoing attacks on wages and conditions. read full story / add a comment 
international / environment / news report Friday November 06, 2009 18:34 by Dunk
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At about 5pm this evening as the closing plenary of what can only be seen as a very disapointing climate talks in Barcelona, 2 people got up with a banner and walked toward the front stage shouting "Markets are the problem, not the solution". The banner appears to have read "Obama is finishing what Bush started". They were quickly jumped upon by security guards at the conference and wrestled to the ground. A third person stood up and came to their aid, it appears she was taken away from the plenary by the security guards. All three were evicted from the conference, no arrests were made. read full story / add a comment 
galway / miscellaneous / other press Friday November 06, 2009 18:30 by SpunOut.ie Youth Volunteer
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Vibrant rallies were held today in Dublin, Cork, Dundalk, Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Tullamore and Waterford to protest against the treatment of workers and the vulnerable in Irish society. It is estimated that over 20,000 marched in Dublin, up to 15,000 marched in Cork and up to 5,000 or more in other cities and towns around Ireland. This is undoubtedly a powerful collective message to our government. read full story / add a comment 
galway / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Friday November 06, 2009 18:23 by Fred Johnston
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Arguably the biggest demo seen on the streets of Galway braved squalls of Westerly rain to march from Galway Cathedral (built on the site of the old Galway Gaol), over the river and down Shop Street into the sun. read full story / add a comment 
national / education / opinion/analysis Friday November 06, 2009 02:37 by Edufactory
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The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is today holding a national day of protest against pay cuts in the public and private sectors, as well as cuts in public services. The move marks the beginning of an ICTU campaign to fight any move to cut workers’ pay and pensions or to slash funding for public services. Several trade unions in the education sector are calling on workers to join a protest, starting at Parnell Square at 2:30pm. Staff and students in UCD are assembling outside the Arts Block today at 1pm before heading into Trinity College to join up with other members of the Siptu education branch at 2:15pm. * 1pm UCD Arts Block: students & students and staff meet up to head into Trinity College * 2:15pm Trinity College: SIPTU Education Branch meets before heading to Parnell Square for the march. * 2:30pm Parnell Square: The march kicks-off read full story / add a comment |
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