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international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday March 13, 2008 18:25 by Seán Ryan
 1 comment (last - friday march 21, 2008 02:00)
All the interrogations were filmed. read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Thursday March 13, 2008 16:56 by Gearóid Ó Loingsigh
The two marches recently held in Colombia to protest on the one hand against the FARC and the second march to protest against State Crimes were treated very differently by the media and the government. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday March 13, 2008 16:43 by Rory Hearne
A public meeting, organised by the People Before Profit Alliance is taking place in Madisons Bar, Rathmines on Wednesday March 19th at 7pm to discuss with the public how they can do something to bring an end to the current health crisis. It invites the public to engage with the debate of how we can bring an end to the current health crisis and how we can campaign to support a decent public health service. The meeting will address this by discussing how to get widespread support for the march called by the Dublin Council of Trade Unions on Saturday March 29th. read full story / add a comment
international / gender and sexuality / other press Thursday March 13, 2008 16:31 by pat c
There are those who believe that Iran is a paradise. They were outraged recently when an Iranian exile suggested that prostitution was rife under the Iranian Theocracy. Well read this! Hypocrite! Tehran's police chief has resigned following his arrest after being found naked in the company of six nude prostitutes in a local brothel. Reza Zarei stepped down from his post following the raid, reportedly ordered by Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi, chief of the judicial authorities, Ynetnews reported Wednesday. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday March 13, 2008 13:34 by tomeile
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The resignation of the top U.S. commander in the Middle East, Admiral William J. "Fox" Fallon, on Tuesday has sparked a new round of speculation that President Bush and Vice President Cheney are planning to attack Iran before Bush leaves the Whitehouse. Reports such as the two linked to here suggesting that the Admiral was forced to resign because of his cautious attitude to war with Iran have been denied by the Bush administration and Fallon himself . read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday March 13, 2008 12:29 by Don
Taken from a press release from Billy Timmins TD to pull public funds from businesses helping to build cluster bombs. Thus proving Fine Gael are main party campaigning on human rights issues. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / other press Thursday March 13, 2008 11:00 by D_D
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This new site compiles the documents and debate around the split in Respect and provides a forum for the politics of non-sectarian left renewal and regroupment. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday March 12, 2008 18:32 by rogy
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Chicken is one of the most popular meats in Ireland. Consumers tend to know little of how it is produced intensively. read full story / add a comment
international / gender and sexuality / event notice Wednesday March 12, 2008 18:32 by Middle East Workers' Solidarity
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Action to defend Mehdi Kazemi March 22nd On Saturday March 22nd at 2pm Middle East Workers' Solidarity will be staging a protest opposite Downing Street in defence of Mehdi Kazemi, a gay Iranian asylum seeker who the British government plans to send back to Iran on the grounds that if gay Iranians are "discreet about their sexuality", they will not get in trouble. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday March 12, 2008 17:01 by [email protected]
The Latin America Week Conference will be a unique opportunity for activists in Ireland to exchange view and experiences with international activists. This year's theme will be the struggle against water privatization and the threat posed by European Trade Agreements. The Conference closes Latina America Week: a week of educational and solidarity events focused on the issue of the private exploitation of water and the impact of this on human development in Latin America with public debates, seminars, workshops, photo exhibitions, documentaries, fundraisers, Club Sandino in Dublin, Derry, Limerick, Belfast and Galway. LAW Conference will take place on Saturday 12th April from 10:00 to 16:15 at the Auditorium, Park Inn Hotel, Smithfield Village, Dublin 7. Free Admission. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Wednesday March 12, 2008 13:32 by SDLP
SDLP Youth are angry that the University of Ulster Students’ Union cancelled a cross-party meeting minutes before the meeting was due to take place without notifying political parties. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday March 12, 2008 11:04 by John
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Dali Jeyran a poliitical activist in Iran was invited by Parents Alone Support Service to speak at a series of meetings in Finglas on the 6th of March about the current situation in Iran and, particularly, the plight of women in Iran struggling against the regime. The meetings were organised by PASS as our celebration of International Womens’ Day. read full story / add a comment
galway / arts and media / event notice Wednesday March 12, 2008 03:06 by Over The Edge
The 2008 Cúirt Festival/Over The Edge Showcase reading will take place on Thursday, April 24th, 11am in the Town Hall Theatre, Galway. The four featured authors this year are Mary Mullen, Fergal McNally, Mary Madec & Megan Buckley. This annual showcase for new writing talent has now established itself as one of the most important platforms for new writers nationally. read full story / add a comment
international / racism & migration related issues / other press Tuesday March 11, 2008 23:50 by redjade
yes, Nigeria is still an issue... read full story / add a comment
cork / eu / event notice Tuesday March 11, 2008 20:46 by cropbeye
3 comments (last - monday march 24, 2008 01:10)
Public meeting on the proposed Treaty of Lisbon. Get some info before the Referendum and it is too late to complain Victoria Hotel Cork Thus 27th Mar at 8 p.m Speakers Roger Cole Speaker from Sinn Fein Kathy Sinnott M.E.P Daithi MaC An Mahistir. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Tuesday March 11, 2008 13:22 by Comhlamh
Comhlámh’s Media Skills Course This course provides participants with the knowledge and essential practical skills to relate more effectively with the media, including broadcast media skills, press release writing skills, and a session around the potential of the new media and creative media events. The three sessions can be booked independently. The sessions are aimed at NGO Staff and Volunteers who are involved in media management, creating media pitches or who are spokespersons for their organisations/groups. read full story / add a comment
galway / anti-war / imperialism / press release Tuesday March 11, 2008 12:41 by GAAW
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As Galway peace activists prepare for next Saturday's anti-war event in Dublin, the last thing they expected is for their spokesperson to receive a death threat to GAAW's mobile number. The male caller had a west of Ireland accent and repeatedly made threatening and obscene remarks to NIall Farrell. read full story / add a comment
galway / consumer issues / other press Tuesday March 11, 2008 12:28 by Sarah OWC
The finals of the Galway Fair-trade Committee’s JUST DESSERTS desert making competition attracted over Two Hundred and Fifty people to the Galway City Museum last Friday. read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media / other press Tuesday March 11, 2008 11:19 by Equalizer1948
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Break the Silence ! Check out this music video by the Palestinian musician Doc Jazz. Contains highly graphic images, so be warned! read full story / add a comment
international / history and heritage / opinion/analysis Tuesday March 11, 2008 03:07 by Rob Henderson
Feel free to circulate this text at will. It might not mean much but if you think it could make a difference somewhere then post it there, or write your own version. Those in the most ideal positions of our national press are not investigating this issue. The people on the ground only have so much time to spread around each day. It is up to you to provide whatever you think we need, we'll accept all the help we can get. read full story / add a comment |
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