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mayo / environment Tuesday October 03, 2006 - 00:59 by eif
This is a call out from Shell to Sea in Rossport. It is expected that Shell, with assistence from the cops, will attempt to forcibly start work in the next few days. 100-200 cops are reported to have been drafted into the area for up to one month. If you can, please get here as soon as possible. Accommadtion will be provided. Directions and info on public transport are available at www.struggle.ws/rsc If not , please do a solidarity picket/ demo at your local Shell or Statoil premises to highlight the urgency of the situation. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday October 03, 2006 - 00:58 by Jo ta ke
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On Saturday Ógra Shinn Féin, in conjunction with the Irish Basque Committee, ran a stall at the GPO in Dublin in support of Inaki de Juana Chaos, the Basque political prisoner who has been on hunger strike in a Spanish jail due to the Spanish governments attempts to block his release having served his time. ... read full story / add a comment 
derry / rights, freedoms and repression Monday October 02, 2006 - 21:03 by Radical Student
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On Tuesday 26th September, Magee Ogra Shinn Fein held a recruitment drive in the university grounds. The Magee cumann has been active in the University for a number years and still remains the only active political society on the campus. Ogra Shinn Fein were ecxluded from the freshers fayre as they refused to sign the political protocol which was introduced by the University of Ulster and endorsed by the Students Union. The protocol censors political activity and effectively meant that Ogra could not hand out any literature which which would identify them as being a political society. Undeterred by this absurd decision, the cumann set up outside the Sports Hall. ... read full story / add a comment
international / environment Monday October 02, 2006 - 19:39 by NUFF Global
NUFF Global is a worldwide call for young filmmakers everywhere to submit film ideas on Climate Change. An international committee of film and environmental specialists has already been assembled, and will the top ideas approx. 5,000 US dollars each in production funds. Completed films will be screened at NUFF 2007 (www.nuff.no). For detailed information please check www.nuffglobal.net. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Monday October 02, 2006 - 12:45 by USI
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The Union of Students of Ireland has said the lack of provisions for same-sex marriage in Ireland is a violation of gay people's human rights. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Monday October 02, 2006 - 07:54 by Christians Against ALL Terrorism
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Pine Gap is an NSA Base, located near outback Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is involved in targetting information for U.S. bombing raids in Iraq. In Dec '05 a group of Christian pacifists dressed in "Citizen's Inspection" white overalls made their way into this most secure site. they were arrested and have been charged under draonian legisation. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday October 01, 2006 - 21:31 by Gearoid
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If you feel you have a song relevant to social, political and spiritual life today; if you have written/recorded music that could raise and elevate public consciousness, then PEOPLE SHOULD HEAR IT!!! WE WANT TO LET THEM HEAR I!!! 'Solas' is looking for new songs about war, peace, politics, society, & spirit in Ireland & the World for a new CD compilation of music to stir and unite political and spiritual consciousness. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / miscellaneous Sunday October 01, 2006 - 17:41 by Bronágh
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Ógra Shinn Féin was joined by Gerry Adams on Saturday to launch the Dublin Health Rally. Some Ógra activists held posters while others dressed up as patients on a hospital trolley, representing the massive waiting lists that currently passes as a Health Service in the 26 Counties. National Organiser of Ógra, Barry McColgan said, 'I urge all Ógra activists to mobilise themselves and their community for the Public Health Rally in Dublin - ÓSF will form up in a contingent for the rally and 'Suicide Prevention' will be the theme. This is a opportune event in which to actively force our demands on Suicide Prevention and Health Care. ' ... read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media Sunday October 01, 2006 - 15:19 by Over The Edge
Kevin Higgins of the Galway-based literary organisation 'Over The Edge' is seeking poems for publication in Galway Xposed: Galway's leading fortnightly 'what's on' free sheet. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Friday September 29, 2006 - 15:40 by rory
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No more corruption: Ahern must go: Protest this Tuesday at the Dail Bertie Ahern and the Fianna Fail/PD government’s legacy for the people of Ireland after ten years in government: -One the biggest gaps between the rich and poor in Europe -A housing crisis where many working people cannot afford to buy a home and are forced to work 7 days a week just to pay for a mortgage ... read full story / add a comment
limerick / arts and media Wednesday September 27, 2006 - 19:23 by Over The Edge
Presents The Cuisle Performance Poetry Slam Performance poets and spoken word artists will battle it out at the inaugural Cuisle Performance Poetry Slam to be held at 9.30pm Fri Oct 20th- White House Pub, Limerick. ... read full story / add a comment
galway / arts and media Wednesday September 27, 2006 - 19:16 by Over The Edge
Welcome to 2nd Clarinbridge Arts Festival 2006 comprising a most varied and interesting programme of activities featuring The Galway Choral Association and ConTempo directed by Mark Keane, renowned harpist, Kathleen Loughnane, traditional Irish musicians, Tom Cussen, Charlie Harris, Mary Staunton, Breda Keville, Liam Lewis, Tim Lyons, special guests and highly acclaimed singers from the UK, Peta Webb and Ken Hall, Jack Harrison, classical music with Katharina Baker and Derek Hoffmann, literary events with John Quinn, Michael Coady, poetry slam with Kevin Higgins and Brendan Murphy, ‘Music of the Surf with the Clarinbridge Drama Group, environmental events with Gordon D’Arcy, Dr John Joyce, Irish Seed Savers and Slow Food, arts exhibitions, workshops and children’s events – all to be enjoyed in the beautiful village of Clarinbridge and surrounding areas. In addition, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and artists, this excellent programme of events can be experienced free or at a nominal cost. ... read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media Wednesday September 27, 2006 - 18:03 by Fred Johnston - Manager
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The Western Writers' Centre website at www.twwc.ie welcomes stories and poems for publication in English, French as well as Irish. Already the site carries a number of works from around the globe; but manager Fred Johnston, who himself translates stories and poems from French into English and received a Prix de l'Ambassade to work on the poetry of Michel Martin, would like to see the actual languages change. ... read full story / add a comment 
louth / miscellaneous Wednesday September 27, 2006 - 17:06 by Radical Student
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On Wed the 20th September Ógra Shinn Féin Co Lú ran a recruitment drive in Dundalk Institute of Technology. The Cumann has been in the college for three years and until this year was the only active political society in the Institute. The drive went very well receiving a great deal of attention from students and improving on the number of members for last year. A number of senior party members attended, including Louth TD Arthur Morgan, Caitríona Ruane MLA and the next TD for Meath Councillor Joe Reilly. ... read full story / add a comment
galway / arts and media Wednesday September 27, 2006 - 13:26 by Over The Edge
Following its success in obtaining Arts Council Funding at the first time of asking in May, the Galway-based literary organisation Over The Edge has announced an exciting and packed programme of quality events featuring readings by established and emerging writers. ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday September 26, 2006 - 09:41 by Ciaron O'Reilly
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PRESS RELEASE 25/09/06 ... read full story / add a comment
national / environment Tuesday September 26, 2006 - 00:14 by Save Tara Valley
A demonstration against the proposed M3 motorway route through the national monument of the Tara Skryne Valley is to be held in Navan on Saturday, 4^th November, starting at 3pm. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / animal rights Tuesday September 26, 2006 - 00:10 by Laura Broxson
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Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT) PRESS RELEASE-PRESS RELEASE FUR NO MORE- FOR FUR-FREE CLERYS ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday September 25, 2006 - 16:26 by Seán Ó Murchú
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A white-line picket was held in Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh, on Saturday, 23rd September. The picket was organised by the Republican Prisoners’ Action Group (RPAG), and was in support of the demands of the POWs currently on protest in Maghaberry Gaol. In spite of adverse weather conditions a large crowd turned out to demonstrate their support for the prisoners' demands. ... read full story / add a comment
national / animal rights Sunday September 24, 2006 - 11:55 by Bernie Wright
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The Alliance for Animal Rights (AFAR) are accusing Estee Lauder's Crème de la Mer and Aer Rianta Retail of gross cruelty, repedative neglect and negligence to Seahorses and their young over the past year in Dublin Airport. The Animal Rights group and other welfare groups were alerted to the situation when dead seahorses were seen in the tank at departures in Dublin Airport. Staff at the Airport and travellers using the route to Departures contacted the group. ... read full story / add a comment |
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