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mayo / miscellaneous Monday September 04, 2006 - 16:54 by S2S   text 3 comments (last - wednesday september 06, 2006 - 18:36)   image 1 image
Supporters of the Shell to Sea campaign have decided not to mount a protest at today’s meeting in Westport of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party. To do so would have been to confer unwarranted attention and respect to the gathering. This is particularly the case when it appears that despite being in Mayo no Fianna Fail minister will visit North Mayo nor have any asked to be briefed on the situation there by the Shell to Sea campaign and local people. Given the ongoing seriousness of the Corrib gas conflict, its effects on the people of Erris and that energy is a
theme of the meeting, this failure by Fianna Fail is all the more glaring. ... read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues Sunday September 03, 2006 - 22:47 by Dr. Betty Martini, D.Hum
You can now email the "Report to Schools" from world experts on aspartame in our Save the Children project to schools, OB-GYN and pediatricians. You can also regardless of country email FDA Commissioner Von Eschenbach for recall. Movie, books, web sites and things to do to rid the globe of aspartame along with government records for evidence are listed in the press release. ... read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous Friday September 01, 2006 - 22:01 by Seán Ó Murchú   text 2 comments (last - monday september 04, 2006 - 00:53)
RSF not involved in proposed 'Front' -- should campaign for removal of test oath

Contrary to press reports in the past week Republican Sinn Féin was not invited to the recently postponed meeting of various groupings in Toomebridge, Co Antrim, nor has the organisation any intention of attending such a meeting.
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dublin / miscellaneous Thursday August 31, 2006 - 13:22 by Pierce Farrell   text 1 comment (last - sunday september 03, 2006 - 02:06)
I. Introduction:
This report is not constitutionally required of any non-sabbatical member of the Union Executive. I have compiled as an example of how easy it is to comply with the wishes of those students who proposed the draft Union constitutions of February 2004 and February 2005. These documents both contained the proposal for each member of the Union Executive to produce an end of year report which would include a continuity section to as a written guide of action for their successors. I hope that this report serves a guide or small piece of insight for all those contemplating involvement in an official capacity in the UCD STudents' Union Executive.
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dublin / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday August 29, 2006 - 19:31 by Sinéad Ní Bhroin on behalf of
PANA
Press Statement 29.08.2006
Roger Cole, Chair
Tel. 087-2611597
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national / rights, freedoms and repression Friday August 25, 2006 - 14:43 by rory hearne   text 20 comments (last - wednesday august 30, 2006 - 19:36)
For information on People Before Profit Alliance contact:

Rory Hearne, PRO People Before Profit Alliance 086 1523542
Ailbhe Smith, Chair, People Before Profit Alliance 087 2055433 ... read full story / add a comment
'On The One Road' remembering the Hungerstrikers
national / miscellaneous Friday August 25, 2006 - 02:44 by The Lark   text 32 comments (last - thursday september 21, 2006 - 21:47)   image 35 images
Ógra Shinn Féin will take to the roads of Ireland on a week long tour of the Island. Starting of in Belfast on Saturday, (26th August) after the inaugural meeting of Uladh Ógra Shinn Fein the 10 person strong team will visit a number of areas throughout Ireland. The main purpose of the tour is to strengthen Ógra Shinn Féin in the areas visited and newly appointed Ógra Shinn Fein National Organiser Barry McColgan will be using this as an opportunity to ‘touch base’ with Ógra groups nationwide.

Areas to be publicly visited by the Ógra delegation are Dundalk, (Saturday 26) Dublin, (Sunday 27) Kilkenny, (Monday 28) Cork, (Tuesday 29) Kerry, (Wednesday 30) and finishing of in Galway on Friday 1st May.

They will also be stopping in a number of other areas along the way to engage in local campaigning.
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national / animal rights Friday August 25, 2006 - 00:25 by Bernie Wright   text 5 comments (last - monday september 25, 2006 - 19:41)
The Alliance for Animal Rights is pleased to learn that Circus Sydney have retired the Ailing African Elephant Max to a safari style Park in Germany. This Elephant has been the subject of controversy since he started touring this season. He was one of two elephants at Circus Sydney that animal Rights Campaigners reported to Gardai over the last few months as in need of urgent medical attention for a hind leg injury .

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national / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday August 23, 2006 - 11:54 by Coilin+Sinead+Michael   text 71 comments (last - monday september 04, 2006 - 17:52)
THE ANTI-WAR NETWORK:
- Welcomes the ceasefire in Israel and Lebanon, and condemns the latest Israeli incursion into East Lebanon.
- Opposes any plan to send Irish troops to the region while the root causes of conflict remain.
- Urges the Irish government to take diplomatic action to promote peace in the Middle East. ... read full story / add a comment
Map of the Philippines showing the location of Guimaras.
international / environment Wednesday August 23, 2006 - 10:27 by Greenpeace   text 2 comments (last - saturday august 26, 2006 - 00:37)   image 4 images
Legaspi, 23 August 2006 - After helping mitigate the devastation wrought by the Petron oil spill in Guimaras Island, Greenpeace ship MY Esperanza today led a flotilla in protest against the gold and silver mining operations of Lafayette in the Philippines. The Australian mine was reopened in July despite government investigations, which revealed ongoing leakages of highly toxic chemicals into the pristine waters of the Albay Gulf. ... read full story / add a comment
national / animal rights Tuesday August 22, 2006 - 22:38 by Nuala Donlon   text 1 comment (last - monday march 17, 2008 - 17:56)
The Captive Animals Protection Society Ireland (CAPS) has slammed the DSPCA for its imcompetence following the society’s failure to secure an x-ray and Veterinary treatment for Max the male African Elephant in Circus Sydney, who has been removed from Ireland despite being the subject of a Garda Investigation under the 1911 anti –cruelty legislation.

Max who had a severely deformed hind leg which was clearly causing him distress was forced to perform in the ring nightly. This had prompted floods of calls to SPCAs throughout the country since the start of the circus season.

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mayo / environment Tuesday August 22, 2006 - 18:44 by TH   text 1 comment (last - tuesday august 22, 2006 - 18:54)
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday August 21, 2006 - 12:42 by Seán Ó Murchú
In spite of a large RUC presence a very large crowd turned out to support the five demands of the Republican POWs currently on protest in Maghaberry Gaol. The protest – organised by the Republican Prisoners’ Action Group (RPAG) – took place in the Edward Street area of Lurgan, County Armagh, at 2p.m. on Saturday, 19th August. The weekend also marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Mickey Devine on Hunger Strike in 1981.

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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Friday August 18, 2006 - 11:35 by rory   text 23 comments (last - sunday september 17, 2006 - 11:07)
Press Release: Convoy of cars this Saturday to drive through Dublin to raise awareness about planned incinerator

Residents of Ringsend, Irishtown, and Sandymount will be travelling around Dublin this Saturday 19th August in a convoy of colourful cars with balloons and banners and with a loudhailer raising awareness about the incinerator planned for Dublin Bay. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism Friday August 18, 2006 - 02:50 by Sinéad Ní Bhroin on behlaf of
PANA Press Statement 18.08.2006
For more detail contact Roger Cole 0872611597

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RSF secretary in Limerick Sean O'Neill calls for VEC picket
national / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday August 16, 2006 - 16:51 by Sean O'Neill   text 17 comments (last - wednesday august 30, 2006 - 13:28)   image 1 image
Limerick VEC has banned young Catholic schoolchildren travelling to school on what they describe as a Protestant bus -now a picket is to be placed on the VEC offices ... read full story / add a comment
A number of those who participated at the book launch
antrim / miscellaneous Tuesday August 15, 2006 - 14:53 by The Lark   text 10 comments (last - monday august 21, 2006 - 12:54)   image 1 image
Ógra Shinn Féin formally launched their recent publication looking at the hunger strike of 1981 on Saturday 12th August. Awaiting the Lark is a collection of personal memories, recollections and accounts from different republicans about the Hunger Strike of 1981 and was launched in the Felons club in West Belfast. Hundreds of people attended the launch, mostly youth.

Raymond McCartney MLA, Dominic Adams, Michelle Gildernew MP and Seanna Walsh performed the launch.

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international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday August 14, 2006 - 16:12 by Seán Ó Murchú   text 17 comments (last - friday august 18, 2006 - 13:31)
REPUBLICAN PRISONERS ACTION GROUP

The organizers of the Hunger Strike Commemoration at Casement Park on Sunday August 14th snubbed the prisoners currently in Maghaberry Gaol and their families.

RPAG had approached the organizing committee earlier this week with a statement setting out the conditions of Republican prisoners in Maghaberry. The organizers confirmed this morning that the statement could be read, but refused to let the mother of the prisoner read it herself. Despite the promises when it came to the event this afternoon no statement was read out.

RPAG is therefore asking the media to publish the statement.

Geraldine Taylor of Republican Sinn Fein said:

“The prisoners and the families are outraged at how they have been treated. The families have shown solidarity with the families of the Hunger Strikers and believe that they have much in common. However the sacrifice of today’s prisoners’ and their families has been virtually ignored by those organizing this event.”

For further details please contact 028 90319004 or 07921973328 ... read full story / add a comment
national / animal rights Monday August 14, 2006 - 11:53 by John Tierney
Members of the Association of Hunt Saboteurs placed a peaceful picket on the Louth Foxhounds hunt ball held at the Four Season’s Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin on Saturday night last.

Over thirty members and supporters of the AOHS staged a two- hour protest at the entrance to the hotel.

Security was tight at the hotel but Gardai reported a trouble free event. Those attending the hunt ball had to pass protestors holding banners and posters calling for a ban on foxhunting and all forms of hunting with dogs.
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national / housing Sunday August 13, 2006 - 22:05 by Young Fine Gael   text 1 comment (last - monday august 14, 2006 - 23:13)
Young Fine Gael (YFG) President, Elizabeth Munnelly, has today (August 10th) called for the rejection of the social partnership agreement, “Towards 2016”, characterising it as a bad deal for the young people of Ireland. ... read full story / add a comment
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