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international / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday February 08, 2006 - 22:49 by cwi
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The angry worldwide Muslim protests against the publication of cartoons depicting Muhammad in various European newspapers have shown again the enormous anger provoked amongst Muslims by Bush’s “war on terror” and the invasion of Iraq. However the issue that has sparked off these protests and their character has renewed discussion about a war of civilisations or of cultures. These developments are a sharp warning of the divisive tensions can develop in the absence of a strong socialist workers’ movement offering a class alternative ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Tuesday February 07, 2006 - 21:08 by Sean
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IT IS HAVING AN IMPACT! Organise! have called for another picket outside the dunnes stores branch in the Park Centre(off the Donegal Rd) in Belfast for 1 0'Clock this Friday in support of Joanne Delaney, a shop steward sacked for wearing her union badge. We are calling on all activists and groups to join this picket and picket other local dunnes stores branches! We hope to see you there as so we can continue this momentum and to keep the pressure up. If people cannot make it to above it would be excellent if you could hold a picket at your local Dunnes store. It only takes a handful of people to picket a shop. E-mail us and let us know if you can hold a local one. Whatever the case, those going to the Park centre, we will see you there. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Tuesday February 07, 2006 - 15:57 by Ógra B
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At their National Congress in Dublin this afternoon, Ógra Shinn Féin launced a nationwide suicide prevention campaign. This campaign will focus on the dissemination of information and the demand for an all Ireland approach to suicide awareness. It will also lobby the Irish and British governments to ensure that suicide prevention receives the priority, the funding and resources it requires. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday February 06, 2006 - 22:07 by NIFC
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Cumann Na Saoirse Naisiunta (National Irish Freedom Committee) held its’ 11th annual Michael Flannery Awards Testimonial Dinner at The Astorian Manor in Astoria, Queens, New York on Friday January 27th 2006. This annual event recognizes and honors Irish Americans and others for their contributions to the promotion of Irish history, literature, human rights and Irish freedom. ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Monday February 06, 2006 - 17:23 by Graham Ó Maonaigh
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Labour Youth have said that today’s report from the National Economic and Social Forum Creating a More Inclusive Labour Market highlights key inequalities in the education system that affect disadvantaged young adults on low-incomes, and early school leavers in particular. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment Monday February 06, 2006 - 16:19 by resident
EU Environment Commissioner Tells De Rossa - Government Said EU Enviroment Law Does Not Apply to Proposed North Country Prison at October 2005 Dublin meeting ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday February 05, 2006 - 15:22 by An Feirsteach
2 comments (last - thursday december 07, 2006 - 20:43)
I bhfianaise a fheabhas is a d’éirigh le hiarrachtaí le cumainn Na Gaeil Óga a bhunú i nGaillimh agus i gCorcaigh le gairid agus leis an gComhdháil Óige a eagraíodh i gColáiste na Tríonóide i mBaile Átha Cliath le déanaí, tá Na Gaeil Óga chun díriú ar an Tuaisceart anois. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism Saturday February 04, 2006 - 16:14 by CRA - El Libertario, Venezuela
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Between January 23 – 29, 2006, anarchist activists gathered in Caracas for the Alternative Social Forum, coming from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. We consider it important to establish a specifically anarchist position that speaks to our experiences and exchanges. In such a spirit we declare the following: ... read full story / add a comment
national / animal rights Thursday February 02, 2006 - 23:21 by Ciaran Long
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Animal rights group, the Captive Animals Protection Society (CAPS) has strongly criticised the decision by the Arts Council to allocate120,000 euros to Irish circuses containing animal acts, and described it as “further state funding for animal abuse by this government”. CAPS Irish spokesperson Nuala Donlon is calling on the Arts Council to reconsider its decision in light of the serious concerns about animal welfare and public safety which surround such travelling menageries. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests Thursday February 02, 2006 - 17:41 by Dermot L
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Labour Youth are to stage a protest outside Dunnes Stores, South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2, at 6pm this evening, Thursday 2nd February, against the sacking of company employee Joanne Delaney for wearing her union pin on her uniform. ... read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday February 01, 2006 - 20:11 by M. Ní Sheighin
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We announce with deep regret and immediate effect our suspension from involvement in the mediation process between ourselves and SHELL. This has been brought about by the continued and direct interference in the mediation process by Minister Noel Dempsey T.D. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous Wednesday February 01, 2006 - 16:12 by Joanne Doherty
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There will be a protest outside Stringfellows lapdancing club this evening at 8.00pm. Local residents, members of Ruhama and students will be among those at protest. Please come along to help show how this club will contribute to increased sexual violence against women. ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Tuesday January 31, 2006 - 16:47 by Sean
3 comments (last - thursday february 02, 2006 - 13:41)
Organise! have called pickets of dunnes stores branches in Derry and Belfast city centre for 1 0'Clock this Friday in support of Joanne Delaney, a shop steward sacked for wearing her union badge. We are calling on comrades and groups to picket other local dunnes stores branches! ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday January 24, 2006 - 12:09 by cf
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The European Court of Human Rights has repeatedly ruled that “diplomatic assurances” do not provide sufficient protection against the risk of torture The Irish Government has not carried out any inspections of aircraft or flights using Shannon, despite being asked to do so by the Irish Human Rights Commission ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday January 17, 2006 - 11:23 by Seán Ó hAdhmaill
4 comments (last - wednesday january 25, 2006 - 12:11)
“Ní neart go cur le chéile” is é téama na Comhdhála Óige atá á heagrú ag Na Gaeil Óga, Dé Luain seo chugainn i gColáiste na Tríonóide i mBaile Átha Cliath. Is iad Siún Nic Gearailt, Daithí Mac Cárthaigh, Rossa Ó Snódaigh (Kíla) agus Pádraig Ó Ceithearnaigh cuid de na haíonna a dhéanfaidh cainteanna ar an ábhar “An Óige agus an Ghaeilge”. Cruinniú bunaithe Na Gaeil Óga sa Ghaillimh Beidh cruinniú poiblí Na Gaeil Óga ar siúl in Áras na Gaeilge, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh ar Dé hAoine, 20 Eanáir ag a 7i.n. “Ní neart go cur le chéile” or Strength in Coming Together is the theme of the Youth Conference organised by Na Gaeil Óga, for next Monday in Trinity College in Dublin. The conference will be chaired by PopTV’s, Sorcha Ní Thomáin and will feature guest speakers such as, Siún Nic Gearailt, Rossa Ó Snódaigh (Kíla), Daithí Mac Cárthaigh, and Pádraig Ó Ceithearnaigh on the theme of “Young People and the Irish Language”. ... read full story / add a comment
national / crime and justice Monday January 16, 2006 - 17:36 by Des Long
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Gerry Kelly one of the Provisional leadership has signalled a change in policy towards policing in the Six Counties ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment Monday January 16, 2006 - 14:25 by Muireann de Barra
'Water Cannot Wait' is a new 3-part radio documentary series addressing global water issues and will be broadcast on Dublin's community radio station Near FM 101.6 ... read full story / add a comment
mayo / miscellaneous Monday January 16, 2006 - 01:30 by Keith Martin
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School Building gets funding and go ahead. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday January 12, 2006 - 21:45 by Xavier
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The recent government announcement 5 million euro for the integration programme in 2006. This is not enough, and in any event the funding should be coming through all government departments and should include an educational element to educate people to the genetic facts. It is necessary that the government put a cultural integration scheme in place immediately, to do otherwise is to invite ghettoisation and promote the conditions which strengthen racist ideas. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday January 12, 2006 - 17:36 by Ruairi Og O Bradaigh
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RSF describe arrest of three of its members in Armagh as harassment ... read full story / add a comment |
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