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national / miscellaneous / news report Friday July 29, 2005 18:08 by Miriam Cotton
An inability to read or write may not conform to some people’s idea of a disability but whatever your view about that, few would disagree that it is a very disabling circumstance to live with. In speaking to Bernadette Collins who manages the North West Cork Adult Basic Education Service, what is shocking to hear is that by the age of just 14 or 15 many people have decided that it is already too late. What follows is a life full of serious inconveniences and problems, compounded by deep-seated feelings of embarrassment – or even shame - about not being able to read or write. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / event notice Friday July 29, 2005 16:58 by ortem
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Some people believe that the government's proposed transport initiative for Meath is severely flawed. Some people believe that there is an alternative development plan for Meath that would bring visitors and economy to the area. Some of these people will be making presentations on Septembe 12th 2005 at Kilmessan Station House, Kilmessan, Co. Meath Starting time and programme to be announced closer to date. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / event notice Friday July 29, 2005 15:51 by ortem
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Gathering at Tara and the Gabhra Valley to highlight the 38 archeological sites under threat by the present government's inisistence on trying to construct a double tolled motorway through one of the most important archeological sites in Europe. read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Friday July 29, 2005 15:02 by M. Ní Sheighin
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Below is a link to a story from The Nation by Naomi Klein on how, among other issues, the resources of a country should be used to benefit the people of the country from which oil/gas is extracted, and how this has not been the case in Nigeria, Bolivia and elsewhere. read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Friday July 29, 2005 14:15 by SP
The latest issue of the Socialist, monthly newspaper of the Socialist Party is now online at www.socialistparty.net read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media / other press Friday July 29, 2005 13:42 by voldemort
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Ariel Sharon's security has been stepped up a notch since a video was shown on Channel 2 this week. The video shows members of the extreme right settlers who are opposed to the pullout, some rabbis, engaging in a ritual called "Pulsa Denura". The ritual is a death curse, its name is aramaic and means "lashes of fire" and was last said to be performed prior to the assasination of Israeli premier Yitzak Rabin in 1995. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Friday July 29, 2005 02:10 by juan cole
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mayo / environment / event notice Thursday July 28, 2005 23:57 by Tracey Ryan & Niall Harnett
When: Saturday 30th of June - Bank Holiday Weekend. Topics: The national campaign (i.e. not local erris actions or legal situation) Solidarity week of action, Erris, starting Mon 22 August till Sunday 28. Represented: The families and enjoined landowners on pipeline route as individuals, 2 or 3 representatives from each other group and national campaigners. Free camping and free food served. Bring camping gear, donations welcome. read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / other press Thursday July 28, 2005 21:49 by Paul Connett
A scientist accused of covering up research, showing a link between fluoride in tap water and osteosarcoma, must be removed from the ongoing NIH study. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / press release Thursday July 28, 2005 20:21 by NIFC
THE NATIONAL IRISH FREEDOM COMMITTEE STATEMENT ON PROVO SURRENDER, JULY 28, 2005 read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday July 28, 2005 16:54 by Cearbhuil Fhionnghusa
San Jose de Apartado is the first peace community to be set up in Colombia. A massacre took place there last february 21st where 8 people were murdered. 2 leaders of the higher council of san jose are coming to Ireland on August 5th to try and get Ireland to support their peace initiative. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday July 28, 2005 16:06 by Chiara Lesevre
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Latin American Development Issues Course at Ballsbridge College of Further Education read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday July 28, 2005 16:05 by -
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(((Its been a while since I've had ocassion to smile whilst collating news))) here are the news report links to spanish, catalan, italian, german and french language newspapers and tv from Europe and the swiss (polyglot lot) to South america. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday July 28, 2005 15:07 by matt
IWU demand disclosure on Shell donations read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Thursday July 28, 2005 13:15 by DV8
The number of attacks on Asians has risen significantly since the London bombings, police and Muslim groups say. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday July 28, 2005 12:48 by Dave
US unions call for troop withdrawal from Iraq read full story / add a comment
cork / health / disability issues / event notice Thursday July 28, 2005 12:10 by Miriam Cotton
A wine-tasting evening to be held at the Quality Hotel in Clonakilty in aid of children with special educational needs. Led by professional wine-tasters - fun and informative. Admission 10 Euro. Contact: Carmel on 028 3167 or Margaret on 028 31411. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday July 28, 2005 10:53 by Niav
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national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Thursday July 28, 2005 01:10 by No logo just priciples
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The line between advertising and just plain protesting and lending support? Have we lost the plot read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday July 27, 2005 23:43 by Ed
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injustice is being piled on injustice as deeper and deeper holes are dug. read full story / add a comment |
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