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A claim by the Labour Party that the No Campaign have misrepresented the position of the European Trade Union Council (ETUC) is entirely false and a distortion of fact. In a statement issue today by Eamon Gilmore TD, the Labour Leader claims that attempts have been made by “Irish opponents of the Treaty to misrepresent the position of the ETUC…” However, People Before Profit Alliance have today confirmed that the in fact the ETUC have indeed called for a social progress clause to be added to the Lisbon Treaty. In correspondence with the People Before Profit Alliance in recent weeks, the ETUC confirmed that the ETUC had “asked for a social clause and that our affiliates are aware of it.” ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / arts and media Wednesday May 21, 2008 - 15:54 by Fred Johnston
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At a presentation at Galway City Hall recently, the Western Writers' Centre were pleased to unveil a variety of development plans - bolstered by enormous national and even international support ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday May 20, 2008 - 23:39 by Niav
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Choice Ireland Press Release. ... read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment Monday May 19, 2008 - 15:53 by Mark C
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Fishermen's Fight for Freedom Continues in Court Battle on Day of Shell AGM (Rossport, County Mayo, Ireland) Three Rossport fishermen who were battered by Garda during a peaceful march in full view of witnesses and independent cameramen will have their appeal heard in court in Castelbar, Tuesday May 20, 2008. Local priests and an International delegation have joined in support of the men and the local resistance to the Shell pipeline and refinery. On the same date, May 20th, neighbors of Shell will protest at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in both London and Holland. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / arts and media Monday May 19, 2008 - 11:43 by Michael Gallagher
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'Images of Resistance -inside and outside of Iraq', is the title of of an anti war photography exhibition that will be shown in the lead up to the US presidential election from October 1st - November 4th 2008, in the Gallery 1199, Manhattan, New York. Dublin some time in July. Details posted here soon. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / animal rights Sunday May 18, 2008 - 14:07 by Laura Broxson
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------------------PRESS RELEASE------------------ The Pearl Brasserie restaurant hoses and threatens peaceful anti-foie gras protesters Contact National Animal Rights Association Spokesperson: Laura Broxson 086 8729 444 ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday May 14, 2008 - 22:49 by Richard Walsh
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RSF have condemned the scrapping of 50% remission of sentences within the Six Occupied Counties. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / miscellaneous Wednesday May 14, 2008 - 17:20 by Community Activist
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Ógra Shinn Féin will host a National Youth Forum on Drugs this Saturday 17 May @ 12noon in Dublin ’s Teacher’s Club. The Forum is being organised as part of the youth movement’s current national drug and alcohol awareness campaign called NARC. (Not Another Ravaged Community) ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / eu Saturday May 10, 2008 - 19:54 by PBPA
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People Before Profit Alliance will host 2 public meetings on the Lisbon Treaty in the Dublin South East Area this month ... read full story / add a comment
In recent days, on various media outlets, the General Secretary of the Civil, Public and services Union, Mr. Blair Horan, has spoken and been quoted in support of the Lisbon Treaty. On RTE’s Morning Ireland programme on Tuesday, 6th May there was an item broadcast between General Secretary Designate of the TEEU, Mr. Eamon Devoy and Mr. Horan on the treaty where it was reported that the TEEU have called for a NO vote and the CPSU were cited as the union calling for a YES vote from its members. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / arts and media Friday May 09, 2008 - 14:38 by Lee Welch
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David Beattie, Anita Delaney, Katherine Lamb, Claire Maguire, Lee Welch. Draíocht presents Play, in celebration of Spréacha 2008, an exhibition that brings together specifically commissioned works by five Irish based artists that deal with the concept of play. ... read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests Thursday May 08, 2008 - 21:15 by Darren C
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Over 3000 workers go on strike in Haft Tapeh! By Iranian Workers' Solidarity Network Thursday, 08 May 2008 http://www.marxist.com/iran-strike-haft-tapeh.htm ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday May 08, 2008 - 12:34 by Anonymous
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A Global Protest Against the Church of Scientology's Suppression of Free Speech ... read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-capitalism Wednesday May 07, 2008 - 19:18 by back2front
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Independent label Front Cover productions has just released an archive CD project as a benefit for the Shell To Sea Campaign! ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Wednesday May 07, 2008 - 00:56 by Richard Walsh
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Sinn Féin have answered Martin McGuinness. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism Tuesday May 06, 2008 - 18:15 by rsfglasgow
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Republican Sinn Féin led the Irish contingent at the Glasgow Trade Union Council march on its 150th year to celebrate May Day. The march was held in Glasgow on Sunday, 4 May 2008. Prior to commencement, we were approached by a trade union steward and informed by her that the police had raised concerns about one of our flags, the Starry Plough. ... read full story / add a comment
Newcastle Ógra Shinn Féin Critical of Electoral Office’s efforts to ensure young people are register
down / miscellaneous Friday May 02, 2008 - 16:09 by Newcastle Ógra Shinn Féin
Newcastle Ógra Shinn Féin have criticised the NI Electoral Office for the convoluted procedures that young people are forced to go through in order to get on the electoral register. ... read full story / add a comment
clare / arts and media Friday May 02, 2008 - 08:11 by Jim Grady
The exceptional Iniscealtra Festival of Arts is back with a week of culture and fun. Taking place in the stunning surrounds of Mountshannon from 23rd May – 2nd June. Themed ‘Community / Muintir’ this years programme brings many artists, groups and people from the region together. Guaranteed to entertain and appeal to all the family this is a festival not to be missed. So prepare to be captivated and charmed with a full weeks programme of art, film, inspirational music, exhibitions, delightful storytelling, poetry, puppet shows, exciting workshops and classes. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / miscellaneous Thursday May 01, 2008 - 00:18 by Jo ta ke!
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A delegation of Basque youth will be touring Ireland next week. The group which is being hosted by Ogra Shinn Fein will be engaged in a number of public meetings, and will also use the mobilisation to learn of the peace process in Ireland. The Basque youth delegation will be comprised of experienced activists who are involved in a broad area of work including, international (kamaradak), publicity (gazte sarea and xirika), the student movement (ikasle abertzaleak), and the creation of youth houses (AHT). ... read full story / add a comment
Proponents of the Treaty of Lisbon insist there is nothing new with regard to tax harmonisation in this treaty; this is positively wrong - and we can show you the facts to prove it. ... read full story / add a comment |
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