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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Monday October 31, 2005 19:01 by NCAD Campaigns Officer
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On Thursday we held our silent protest as all members of staff went to the 'Questions and Answers' meeting regarding the proposed closure of our Thomas Street campus... The silence lasted only until the meeting began, to be followed by 3 hours of colourful and noisy opposition to the move! Hundreds of students lined the corridors around the meeting and shouted slogans, many directly to Colm O'Briain, the director of NCAD, one of the main men involved in the proposal of this plan. As of yet, there's no official word from the government in relation to the move. Local Councillor's have been contacted and many are in opposition to the proposed plan, and will meet with City Council officials and Colm O'Briain on November 11th. In relation to spin-off's question: "I wonder have the SU contacted those "suppliers" and "small businesses" &c.., in the area to ask them about their views on losing their customer base? Quite probably budding artists will remain loya read full story / add a comment 
international / miscellaneous / news report Monday October 31, 2005 00:00 by Noise Hacker
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national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Sunday October 30, 2005 00:24 by catscan
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The minister for the Environment, Noel Dempsey, has appointed Peter Cassells to be the official mediator in the dispute between the consortium intent on building an experimental gas pipeline in Mayo, and local residents who fear for their safety if such a plan goes ahead. The Government promised to appoint a mediator in September when five protesters were released from prison after spending 94 days behind bars. read full story / add a comment 
national / crime and justice / other press Saturday October 29, 2005 16:08 by press council
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Bishop (resigned) Comiskey moved a step closer today to an irish tricolour draped coffin when the Irish Independent accused the man of abusing underage girls but not repeat not in a taxi near moscow airport, it was in her bedroom, her parents were downstairs. He was on the way to the toilet. Yes bishops piss. They shite too. He got lost. bishop Comiskey started out in the respectable stakes by resigning his job amidst accusation that he had hidden child abuse well enough in Ferns. read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-capitalism / other press Friday October 28, 2005 17:14 by Con Carroll
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89 edition of Class-Wr paper is out in Dublin.with review of book Pushers Out also available are Cw Anti Thatcher posters Anti Fascist posters for 1euro 50 cent Papers are available in the next few days in Red Ink bookshop Fownes st don't hesitate tophone about info on posters read full story / add a comment 
national / politics / elections / opinion/analysis Friday October 28, 2005 13:50 by John McDermott
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Liam,s ascent into Heaven. read full story / add a comment
national / environment / news report Friday October 28, 2005 08:34 by Oisin Coghlan
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Friends of the Earth is delighted that TDs from all the political groupings in the Dáil are among the first wave to sign the Climate Pledge. read full story / add a comment
international / sci-tech / news report Friday October 28, 2005 05:07 by RobbieS
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I'd like to know more about Media Lab (MIT). I thought MLE had shut down on Jan 14th this year through lack of funding. Luckily, I recorded a lecture given by Gary McDerby (Principal Rsearch Scientist at Media Lab Europe) in April 2004, and what I heard, I found to be disconcerting – coming to an appliance near you. read full story / add a comment
"Israel must be wiped off the map"! But did Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad actually say this?
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Friday October 28, 2005 05:05 by k.hawley
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Who knows maybe President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is actually a U.S./Israeli agent? read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / news report Friday October 28, 2005 01:34 by Elaine
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As a result of global warming, perhaps, the sun split the stones at the Four Courts today. It was not, however, charged with criminal damage and set, unmolested, in the west. Meanwhile, inside the courts, the Pitstop Ploughshares 5 faced day 4 of their trial. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / environment / event notice Thursday October 27, 2005 19:35 by SP
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In the wake Katrina, Rita and Wilma people are asking 'how could this happen?' Many are drawing the conclusion that both the environment and the capitalist system are in a deep crisis. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Thursday October 27, 2005 18:33 by Mark C
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The number of American soldiers to have died in the war in Iraq has now hit 2,000. It is reported that more than 1,500 events have been held across the United States (united by what? we might ask). The 2,000th soldier to have died is Staff Sergeant George Alexander, who died in hospital from wounds from a bomb attack. read full story / add a comment 
galway / environment / feature Thursday October 27, 2005 15:55 by Brendan Kelly
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dublin / history and heritage / event notice Thursday October 27, 2005 13:26 by pat c
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Date: 3-November-2005 Time: 19:00 - 20:00 Lecture: The Selling of Michael Collins location: National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology & History Kildare Street Dublin 2 Dr Peter Hart, holds the Canada Research Chair in Irish Studies, Memorial University of Newfoundland. He is the author of several books on the Irish Revolution including 'Mick: the real Michael Collins'. In this lecture he will explore the creation of the 'image' of Michael Collins. read full story / add a comment 
national / environment / opinion/analysis Thursday October 27, 2005 11:43 by Bob Wilson
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The following ministerial announcement appeared recently in the newspapers (February 2005) : ‘Mr John Browne TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food with responsibility for Forestry, announced that the Forest Service of his Department has issued a call for proposals from interested parties relating to the promotion and development of sustainable forestry. Applications are being invited, by means of press advertisements, for financial support towards pilot projects and initiatives concerned with developing sustainable forestry in Ireland and towards projects aimed at the promotion of forestry in Ireland.’ read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Wednesday October 26, 2005 22:23 by Observer2
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The trial continued today of the Pitstop Ploughshares at Dublins four courts.
A vigil is continuing each day at the four courts in solidarity with the defendants. read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / news report Wednesday October 26, 2005 20:48 by Kathy Sinnott
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The consequences of abandoning the true purpose of food and turning it into a form of entertainment. read full story / add a comment
tyrone / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday October 26, 2005 20:19 by Ógra B
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Front Page of An Phoblacht 30 September 2004 "Sinn Féin in Omagh has accused the PSNI of heavy handed tactics after a number of protestors were beaten with batons and two teenagers arrested as they held a peaceful protest against a British Army public relations exercise at the Silver Birches Hotel in the town on Wednesday 22 September." read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday October 26, 2005 17:21 by StripeyCat
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The Rossport Five had their temporary release extended yesterday when judgement was deferred by the president of the High Court, Mr Justice Joseph Finnegan. The judge said he needed more time to consider the weighty legal matters of the case. read full story / add a comment 
national / anti-capitalism / event notice Wednesday October 26, 2005 14:56 by grassrootsdissenter
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AN AFTERNOON OF INDEPENDENT ANARCHIST FILMS AND DOCUMENTARIES SUCH AS: SURPLUS (one hour documentary on 21st century consumerism) TAKE BACK THE CITY (short exciting vid of the street party in september) each film will be introduced by a speaker before showing, and short discussions will take place afterwards. bookstalls and workshops also on the day! Saturday November 5th, Wolfe tone community hall, Bray, Co. Wicklow 5.00PM €3 admission read full story / add a comment |
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