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national / history and heritage Wednesday January 13, 2010 - 20:14 by Ruairí Ó Conghaile
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A brief look at Irelands lost history of genocide and slave trading. A call to re-engage the spirit of revolution that burns deep in the contemporary Irish psyche and use this common heritage to take serious consideration of once again uniting the Island of Ireland. Peace and unity within the borders of our own land. ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism Tuesday January 12, 2010 - 14:49 by Diego Connolly
Big Increases in Dole Payments for Ireland’s Wealthy ... read full story / add a comment
galway / crime and justice Tuesday January 12, 2010 - 01:02 by donkylemore
On the 61st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. - (UDHR) I quote Oscar wilde more than all the others; he more than anyone would have appreciated this charter . It is just that it is not binding .it is not a law. It is aspirational ; but it is inspirational . You don’t need to read it through. The language is turgid in places. Its meant to endure . After 60 years the wording may seem esoteric .but if you re read it , ask yourself ; how else could this be written to relate to all society. I believe it is written for all the children of the womb of the Universe . But , I will confess that I quote Oscar not only because he is one of the most quoted people in the history of English language . ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday January 11, 2010 - 11:48 by Amnesty International - Ireland
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Marking the eighth anniversary of the opening of Guantánamo Bay detention centre, Amnesty International Ireland has criticised the Government’s lack of progress in carrying out a promised review of the law on searching suspected renditions flights. ... read full story / add a comment
galway / environment Sunday January 10, 2010 - 21:34 by donkylemore
While we all agonise about whether our Industry , Agriculture , and all Human activity and endeavour may be responsible for Climate Change there is a theory that cosmic radiation could be responsible for inordinate cloud cover - both Global warming and cooling may be explained by the formation of cloud cover due to solar wind particles which gather about them clouds. Maybe its a cop out . But Maybe not ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Sunday January 10, 2010 - 06:13 by Donkylemore
Cowen seems more beaten by the day. The easy clichéd sound bites gone. He appears hunched, shuffling; or frozen in fright like the deer in the head lamp, He has inherited a terrible legacy , but one which he contributed to its making in very substantial manner.The game is up Like Brown in the UK - he too is unlucky, unpopular, lingering in from day to day, never knowing the moment to go to the country. ... read full story / add a comment |
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