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international / anti-war / imperialism Thursday February 10, 2011 - 15:46 by newsmedia
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Dozens of U.S. human rights groups will present an open letter to the Spanish public to consulates and Madrid officials on Valentine's Day. They will encourage support of Spanish courts in prosecuting U.S. officials who authorized torture. ... read full story / add a comment
national / politics / elections Wednesday February 09, 2011 - 21:22 by Charlie Williams
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Fís Nua (http://fisnua.com/) lanched its election candidates on 5 Feb 2011 in Buswells Hotel, Dublin. Fís Nua is Ireland's newest political party and was entered on the official Register of Political Parties on 4th Feb 2011. F?s Nua stands for an end to the bank bailout, for social justice, sustainability, a steady state economy, greater democracy with devolution of power and an end to corruption. Cordelia N'c Fhearraigh welcomed everyone to the launch and introduced Cllr. Pat Kavanagh who made an opening statement. Each of the candidates then made introductory comments about their reasons for standing for Dail Eireann. Those candidates are (left to right): Ian Clotworthy - Dublin South East, Gerry Kinsella - Wexford, Pat Kavanagh - Wexford, Liam Johnston - Dublin Central, Dr. Ben Nutty - Waterford, Donal O'Riordan - Cork South West. ... read full story / add a comment
cork / history and heritage Wednesday February 09, 2011 - 21:02 by Seán Ó Murchú
Clonmult Martyrs Commemoration Committee, members of Republican Sinn Fein, relatives and friends met recently in Midleton to organise the 90th Annual Commemoration for Sunday 20th February 2010 at Midleton. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday February 09, 2011 - 15:25 by Kev
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The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) today condemned the decision of the European Commission which stated that “Israel provides an adequate level of protection of personal data”, thus giving the green light for “the transfer of personal data of EU citizens to Israel”[1]. The Irish Government had previously attempted to block this data-sharing relationship, but to no avail. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / arts and media Wednesday February 09, 2011 - 04:06 by Fred Johnston
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Margaretta D'Arcy and John Arden have put together a series of plays, kicking off in Gort, Co. Galway at the upcoming festival, which resurrects the memory of George Moore ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday February 08, 2011 - 23:30 by RNU PRO
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The Republican Network for Unity (RNU) held it’s second Annual General Meeting or Ard Fhéis on Sunday 6th February, 2011 in Belfast. The national conference was a successful event bringing together Activists from cumain around the country to chart a progressive way forward to end British rule, imperialism, partition, political imprisonment, political policing in Ireland. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / worker & community struggles and protests Monday February 07, 2011 - 15:46 by PRO
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A wide ranging SIPTU delegation including many community workers from across the north attended the 'People's Congress' in Belfast's Kings Hall on Saturday 7th February, using the event to network and build allies. The event was organised by ICTU with the aim of bringing together Trade Unions and Communities to organise effectively against Tory imposed cutbacks. The hundreds of trade unionists and community activists listened to addresses on a number of topics including 'Myths used to Justify Cuts', 'Towards an Economy which serves society', 'Big Society, Small Future' and 'Rights in a Time of Recession.' Among those who spoke were Economist Dr Andrew Baker from Queen's University, Belfast, Paul Nowak who is head of Organisation and Services for TUC. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / miscellaneous Monday February 07, 2011 - 15:11 by Vol
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Recession, depression, corruption and climate change - Ireland needs some super-heroes to save the day and the pioneering web driven youth organisation SpunOut.ie is today starting a nationwide quest to find them. SpunOut.ie, a non profit youth organisation which provides information, support and opportunities to over 500,000 young people each year, is launching a unique new micro-grant scheme designed to support the country’s young people in becoming active to bring about social justice in Ireland. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Friday February 04, 2011 - 09:30 by London Catholic Worker
February 4th. 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - NO EMBARGO PRESS RELEASE "FREE ASSANGE! FREE MANNING! FREE SPEECH!" Four Days of Action announced for Julian Assange and Bradley Manning 4th, 5th, 7th and 8th February ... read full story / add a comment |
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