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national / animal rights / other press Wednesday December 28, 2005 20:03 by Association of Hunt Saboteurs.   text 2 comments (last - friday february 17, 2006 14:29)
Annual hunt meeting draws 500 protestors.

Irish Examiner 27-12-2005

by Ciaran Murphy



THE Association of Hunt Saboteurs and BadgerWatch Ireland yesterday urged the Government to follow Britain's example and introduce legislation to ban all forms of hunting with dogs.

The call came after an anti-bloodsports protest at the annual St Stephen's Day hunt meeting in Tramore, Co Waterford.

Some protest groups have warned that the sabotaging of activities will be stepped up at hunting events during the holiday period. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Wednesday December 28, 2005 18:07 by Coilín ÓhAiseadha   text 17 comments (last - thursday january 19, 2006 14:45)
The headlines above and the report excerpted below appeared on the front page of the Irish Independent today:
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THE Government reacted angrily last night after a leading US academic compared Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to a “shoe-shine boy” for President George Bush.
In a scathing attack on the Government’s foreign policy, the influential anti-war academic Noam Chomsky accused Mr Ahern of “shining the shoes” of the US President by allowing US warplanes to use Shannon airport.
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leitrim / anti-capitalism / event notice Wednesday December 28, 2005 00:56 by Gerry Bambrick   text 14 comments (last - saturday march 08, 2008 04:12)
A wreath laying ceremony will be held at the site of Jim Gralton’s Pearse-Connolly Hall in Gowel, Drumsna, Co. Leitrim, on this Thursday afternoon the 29th December at 3.30.p.m. to mark the 60th anniversary of the death of the famous Leitrim socialist. The event is being held under the auspices of the Connolly Forum. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / other press Tuesday December 27, 2005 23:41 by Seán MacRuadhán
The Republican Socialist Youth Movement have issused their solidarity towards the Czech Communist Union of Youth. read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Tuesday December 27, 2005 21:15 by Max   text 12 comments (last - tuesday june 12, 2007 22:25)
Fine Gael has called on the Government to introduce a five point plan to cut A&E attendances by up to a 1/3. The plan which includes penalizing people who attend A&E units and also happen to be drunk, may put lives at risk.

The proposals ignore the fact that the vast majority of those attending A&E units are actually in need medical aid and further that the majority of those in attendance never cause any disturbance to staff or fellow patients.

One of the key planks of the policy calls for the doubling of A&E fees for those found to be under the influence of alcohol. The proposed fee of almost €100 will discourage people who may need medical aid from seeking it and will hit those on low incomes hardest, students in particular. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Monday December 26, 2005 20:11 by An Taisce Fan
An Taisce wants review of pipeline location

by Lorna Siggins, Marine Correspondent


An Taisce has called on Minister for Marine Noel
Dempsey to conduct a review of the proposed location
for Shell's onshore gas terminal in north Mayo in the
light of a recent Government consultancy study of the
controversial onshore pipeline.

This article is published as "fair use" to bring its content to a wider audience than it might otherwise have. Any subsequent user should identify the author and publication from which the article originally came, and it must in no circumstance be reproduced in whole or part for profit. This article is the work of Lorna Siggins, Marine Correspondent of the IRISH TIMES. www.Ireland.com. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Sunday December 25, 2005 06:28 by cleaves
Bush is furious that patriot/s who still hold the values and laws of the USA sacrosanct, leaked the story of illegal bugging and surveillance to the media. The American Fuhrer’s indignation equals that of his historical Nazi counterpart. How dare someone expose the ‘commander and chief’ for the criminal that he really is! read full story / add a comment
sligo / anti-war / imperialism / news report Friday December 23, 2005 15:34 by John McGowan   text 7 comments (last - friday december 30, 2005 15:51)
The Irish Human Rights Commission has called for US planes landing at Shannon to be inspected by the Government. read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice / news report Friday December 23, 2005 14:50 by iosaf   text 1 comment (last - thursday january 05, 2006 17:25)
This morning an Italian judge in Milan issued 22 warrents for individuals thought to be CIA agents for their crimes under Italian law in the case of kidnap, unlawful imprisonment and "extra-ordinary rendition" of a former Milanes Iman Abu Omar.

It is only the second time since the beginning of the "war on terror" that a European judge has issued warrents of arraingment on US forces. read full story / add a comment
sligo / worker & community struggles and protests / opinion/analysis Friday December 23, 2005 12:35 by John McGowan   text 20 comments (last - tuesday january 24, 2006 23:04)
Civil Servants across the North of Ireland were outraged by the paltry pay rise offered to them by Secretary of State Peter Hain. read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media / news report Friday December 23, 2005 10:47 by RobbieSaoririseoir   text 48 comments (last - tuesday may 30, 2006 20:59)
indymedias elsewhere seem to have found translations of the word 'indymedia' to their respective languages. Although English is the predominant language on www.indymedia.ie, linguistic diversity is welcome. Being based in Ireland, Irish IMC is best placed to give recognition to the Irish language.

Homogeny suits hegemony, and linguistic diversity helps, when it comes to thinking in different ways.

To this end, translating the word 'indymedia' or 'independent media centre' to Gaelic, also involves translating the concept - one which may mean different things to different people.

In keeping with the democratic nature of indymedia, it is important that as many people as possible contribute to the discussion. People don't need fluency to have a perspective. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday December 22, 2005 20:30 by R. Isible   text 2 comments (last - monday december 26, 2005 07:31)
Ingmar Lee writes a round-up style piece for Counterpunch in which he points out the harsh sentences and scare-mongering publicity directed at eco-activists in the USA and contrasts it with the soft-pedalling of the much more effective Pacifist direct action movement. Ciaron O'Reilly's name appears twice in the list. Tim Hourigan, Mary Kelly, Eoin Dubsky all get a mention too. read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Thursday December 22, 2005 16:43 by pat c
Whiler there isnt a breakdown on how much harassment takes place on non-union as distinct from unionised airlines i would imagine non-union workers suffer worse. Harassment still occurs though on all airlines. Anyone convicted of sexual harassment should be banned from flying for at least 5 years.

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national / environment / press release Thursday December 22, 2005 16:12 by John McGowan   text 2 comments (last - sunday january 08, 2006 20:44)
Announcements of cuts in fishery quotas for cod, haddock and other species by the EU today were condemned by both environmentalists and the industrial fishing lobby. But the cuts represent another cowardly capitulation to the corporate sector - here represented by fishermen. read full story / add a comment
clare / anti-war / imperialism / news report Thursday December 22, 2005 14:15 by SNN Watch   text 21 comments (last - tuesday december 27, 2005 18:34)
Ed was detained and forcibly removed from the duty free area this morning while waiting to board a flight to the UK to visit his children and grandchildren. He was brought to the Airport Police Inspectors office, his mobile phone and camera confiscated, but then the Gardai refused to arrest him. He has been released. read full story / add a comment
dublin / history and heritage / event notice Thursday December 22, 2005 09:48 by Sharon   text 1 comment (last - monday december 26, 2005 12:31)
A Chara ,
On Christmas morning next , a group of (mostly!) young people will be celebrating 29 years under water ....

In Clondalkin , Dublin , in 1976 , a group of supporters of the CABHAIR organisation (which raises funds for the dependants of Irish Republican prisoners) decided to seek sponsorship from their community for a Christmas morning swim in the Grand Canal : the swim has been held every 25 December since then , with all monies raised going to CABHAIR .

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national / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday December 22, 2005 05:39 by NOT BORED!
Sixteen years ago, we wrote and published the following satire of the US's Christmas-time invasion of Panama and the rock'n'roll world's support of it. U2's Bono was singled out for derision. read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Wednesday December 21, 2005 21:57 by SP Member   text 53 comments (last - monday january 09, 2006 19:46)
The Irish Ferries dispute ended in the early hours of the 14 December. SIPTU claims that the deal maintains a “threshold of decency”. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday December 21, 2005 20:23 by bohspunks   text 14 comments (last - friday january 27, 2006 19:13)
Benefit night for Anti Fascist Action Ireland and launch night of the latest issue of their magazine

Saturday January 28th 8.00 p.m.

The Long Bar (revamped with new dj box and dancefloor so bring ya dancing shoes)
Dalymount Park Football Stadium
Dublin 7

A night of Trojan, Ska and Original Reggae

with dj's

Roddy Moreno ( The Oppressed, Cardiff)

Colin ( Runnin Riot, Belfast)

Tracey ( Take a Trip to OI!town Zine, Dublin)

Adm to be confirmed, all money after expenses goes to AFA

tell ya mates. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Wednesday December 21, 2005 20:02 by D. Raghallaigh - repost   text 2 comments (last - saturday december 24, 2005 11:27)
A song to the Air of Kevin Barry read full story / add a comment
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