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national / rights, freedoms and repression Friday April 03, 2009 - 20:46 by Brian Guckian
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PRESS RELEASE For Release 2/4/2009 AN ORDER capping the level of fees charged to members of the public by An Bord Pleanala for making submissions on planning proposals has been sought from Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government John Gormley TD by a sustainable transport campaigner, Brian Guckian. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media Friday April 03, 2009 - 17:34 by Alan Weldon
Three Blues gigs being held in Clontarf Yacht Club. ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / arts and media Friday April 03, 2009 - 13:32 by Lee Welch
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At the still point of the turning world. Lee Welch Preview: Thrusday 16th 2009 6-8pm April 17th - May 23th 2009 At the still point of the turning world. offers a constellation of points of reference, provocation and stimulation. Nonetheless, the show is modest in its form, comprising of a small array of carefully selected elements, which have been placed with thoughtful deliberation throughout the gallery space. Materials derived from contemporary phenomena and historic events make up much of this exhibition, including vintage magazine advertisements, rare editions of books and bootleg records. As the title suggests, At the still point of the turning world. offers a quiet and still space for reflection. ... read full story / add a comment
national / politics / elections Thursday April 02, 2009 - 17:07 by Malachy Steenson
Announcing his candidacy for the Workers’ Party in the forthcoming Dublin Central Bye-election to be held on June 5th Malachy Steenson stated: “I am delighted that the electorate in Dublin Central is getting this unique opportunity to give a mid-term verdict on the pathetic performance of this government and the equally pathetic alternative being offered by Fine Gael ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-capitalism Wednesday April 01, 2009 - 22:12 by Financial Fools Day
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Brian Cowen and Brian Lenihan where out on the streets of Dublin today (Wednesday 1 April) reassuring citizens that the ‘economy was fixed’, before bringing them back down to earth with a big ‘financial fools day!’ message.The Taoiseach and Finance Minister dawned dunce hats, and handed out leaflets, showing that they haven’t a clue how to run a country, never mind sort out the current economic downturn. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / miscellaneous Wednesday April 01, 2009 - 00:49 by El Libertario, Venezuela
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* Call to the First Libertarian Print and Audiovisual Documentary Fair of Caracas. D O C U M E N T (a) November 200 ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Monday March 30, 2009 - 16:44 by Richard Walsh
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Tuesday's launching of a campaign encouraging people to wear an Easter Lily by Conor Murphy in the Provos' Stormont offices is an insult to Ireland's dead whom they claim to honour, a spokesperson for Republican Sinn Féin has said. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / arts and media Monday March 30, 2009 - 13:29 by Fred Johnston
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The Western Writers' Centre - Ionad Scríbhneorí Chaitlín Maude - have just successfully celebrated their second 'Forge at Gort' Literature festival in Gort, Co Galway. This would not have been possible without the open generosity of writers and musicians who took part. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Thursday March 26, 2009 - 15:07 by Richard Walsh
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A press conference was held in Belfast on Thursday afternoon by Republican Sinn Féin. This was organised to highlight the ongoing situation in the Craigavon and Lurgan areas of County Armagh – particularly in the Drumbeg, Ardowen and Meadowbrook areas, where there have been widescale raids and detentions over the course of the past two weeks. Some homes were raided on up to three different occasions. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / arts and media Thursday March 26, 2009 - 14:34 by Geraldine Moorkens Byrne
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"Inspirations" The Paganpoetrypages.com (The PPP) is proud to announce its latest poetry competition, to celebrate the launch of the first anthology of The PPP on May 1st (Bealtine) 2009 ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Wednesday March 25, 2009 - 17:54 by Eugene Mc Cartan
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The decision by the ICTU to go back into talks with the Government has the potential to place the trade union movement in a position where it will become tied to Government policies, in particular to the consequences of the forthcoming budget and all future budgets. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday March 25, 2009 - 17:52 by Per
In the early morning of March 22th three disarmers were arrested at Saab Aerospace Systems’ weapons factory in Linköping, Sweden. Martin Smedjeback, Annika Spalde and Pelle Strindlund were on their way todisarm Jas 39 Gripen fighter jets, planes intended for export to India, Thailand and South Africa. The peace activists, who are all part of the anti-militaristic network Ofog, entered Saab’s industry area in Linköping by cutting holes in the barbed wire fence surrounding the area. Once inside they held a silent minute, dedicated to the twenty children that die every minute because of poverty in a world that invests more money in weapons than in fighting poverty.
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donegal / environment Tuesday March 24, 2009 - 16:08 by Alternatives to Pylons, Donegal
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An Bord Pleanála to hold Oral Hearing on controversial ESB Networks Planning Application ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Monday March 23, 2009 - 19:41 by Richard Walsh
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Republican Sinn Féin welcomes the release of two men from Antrim Barracks today. The 31-year-old and 27-year-old men had been held since Monday, 16th March. Upon their arrest the two embarked on a hunger strike. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Sunday March 22, 2009 - 21:00 by Eugene Mc Cartan
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The call by Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore on RTE radio on Sunday morning (22nd) for the Taoiseach Brian Cowan to intervene with the trade union movement to get them to call of the one day strike on the 30th of March is yet another example of how out of touch the Labour Party is with the growing anger of the Irish people to the deepening economic crisis and the attempts by the government to make working people pay for a crisis that is not of their making. As this bankrupt government prepares its emergency budget it must be meet with the full force of that anger so that they get the message loud and clear. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Thursday March 19, 2009 - 22:35 by Richard Walsh
Republican Sinn Féin has learnt that two men arrested in North Armagh on Monday have been refusing food since being taken to Antrim RUC Barracks. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous Wednesday March 18, 2009 - 20:11 by Dublin Basque
Basque festival/ Jaia scheduled for this Saturday had to be cancelled but will be rescheduled. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday March 17, 2009 - 21:14 by Danny
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The following is a press release concerning the arrest and trial of John Anthony Hill, with information on where to go if you wish to show support. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / animal rights Tuesday March 17, 2009 - 11:26 by ALiberation
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ALiberation welcomed The Flairline Fashions Group to it’s Fur Free Shopping Program The Flairline Fashions Group portfolio of stores includes Pamela Scott, Richard Alan, Lisa Perkins, Ashley Reeves and Pamela Scott Ski. All 24 outlets within the group will end all connection with animal fur. Contact: Jim Walsh of ALiberation Mobile: 086 320 3643 Email: [email protected] ... read full story / add a comment
armagh / miscellaneous Tuesday March 17, 2009 - 00:41 by Richard Walsh
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RSF has learnt that the RUC are intending to raid every address in the Drumbeg/Meadowbrook areas of Craigavon, Co. Armagh. ... read full story / add a comment |
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