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The Czech Republic’s ratification of the Lisbon Treaty on November 3, paving the way for its adoption as EU law does not mark the end of history. The principles of upon which the campaign against the Lisbon Treaty was fought are timeless and will hold true as long as the human race exists. ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism Thursday November 05, 2009 - 23:56 by Saoirse
Statement by the Vice President of Republican Sinn Féin Des Dalton ... read full story / add a comment 
national / animal rights Thursday November 05, 2009 - 16:15 by Bernie Barrett
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Badgerwatch (Ireland) is calling on Environment Minister, Mr. John Gormley, for an immediate halt to the killing of badgers for their alleged role in the spread of bovine TB. Latest figures released by the Department of Agriculture (DAFF) shows that almost 7,000 badgers were slaughtered by Department trappers in 2008. Ironically, close on 30,000 ’reactor’ cattle failed to pass the TB skin test for the same period indicating a rise in TB levels over the previous six years. I ... read full story / add a comment
cork / crime and justice Thursday November 05, 2009 - 13:04 by Blissett
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Ógra Shinn Féin in Cork have responded to the growing drugs crisis in the city, with seven drug related deaths in recen months, by launching a New anti-drugs campaign. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Thursday November 05, 2009 - 00:09 by Solidarity
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Jesuit priest Bill Bischel, one of those arrested, attended court appearances of both Pitstop Ploughshares in Dublin and Raytheon 9 in Derry. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday November 04, 2009 - 17:52 by Mbarka
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The human rights activist Brahim Dahane, human rights defenders in Western Sahara, is this year's winner of the Swedish Government's Per Anger award. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Wednesday November 04, 2009 - 17:17 by CFAD
CONCERNED FAMILIES AGAINST DRUGS (CFAD) was established in September, 2008 as a community-based, radical and campaigning pressure group. In response to growing problem of young people involved in drug abuse and associated criminality in the Ardoyne area of North Belfast. We consist of local parents, residents and community activists committed to addressing the scourge of drugs and building a safer community. Our aim is to tackle drug dealers, through an effective anti-drug campaign and raising awareness about the dangers of drugs. Since our foundation, CFAD has provided a focus to reduce the availability of drugs. With a series of protests, exposures and of course political and community lobbying. ... read full story / add a comment
People Before Profit Propose Radical Changes To Draft County Development Plan For Dun Laoghaire-rath
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday November 04, 2009 - 16:03 by People Before Profit
Cllrs Richard Boyd Barrett and Hugh Lewis of the People Before Profit Alliance (PBPA) have submitted over 80 motions (see attached) to radically amend the new Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown draft County Development Plan 2010-2016 for a seies of special Council meetings on the plan that commence today (Nov 4th) at 5pm in County Hall and will continue through November. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday November 04, 2009 - 13:38 by Irish Republican Youth
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Ireland’s youngest Councillors Johnny McGibbon and Charlene O’Hara, the youngest MLA Daithí McKay and Ógra Shinn Féin National Organiser Barry McColgan gathered at the Felons Club in Belfast today to promote the republican youth movement’s upcoming National Congress being held in the city in less than 2 weeks from the 13 – 15 November. The national youth event will see over 100 delegates converge in Belfast, to discuss, and debate the most pressing political issues affecting Irish youth, and plan the upcoming year for Ireland’s fastest growing, most active youth wing. The republican youth movement will also be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Na Fianna Éireann, and remembering the young Fians who died in Ireland’s freedom struggle by hosting a special dinner dance in the Holiday Inn on Ormeau Avenue in Belfast on Saturday 14th November. Limited tickets are still available priced at only £40. ... read full story / add a comment 
louth / arts and media Wednesday November 04, 2009 - 12:36 by KUBE
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Using such a wide range of mediums – Kube and Omin hope to visually demonstrate the essence of Graffiti art through their own styles and skills. From sketches used on past murals, to photographs of walls, to graffiti art on canvas – all facets of the artform will be displayed and will give a visual narrative to their 13 years of non-stop graffiti art exploits. This is the first show of its kind to be held in Dundalks’ basement gallery and promises to be one of most animated and interesting uses of the space to date. ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Saturday October 31, 2009 - 23:34 by R.N.U Cill Dara - P.R.O
R.N.U Cill Dara Reject Boots Pharmaceutical Pay Cuts! ... read full story / add a comment
kildare / worker & community struggles and protests Saturday October 31, 2009 - 22:53 by R.N.U - P.R.O
Green Isle 10 Weeks On! ... read full story / add a comment
kildare / worker & community struggles and protests Friday October 30, 2009 - 17:18 by Saoirse
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Kildare Republican Sinn Féin will be supporting the protest for the Green Isle workers being held in Naas on Saturday (October 31). In a statement Kildare based Vice President Des Dalton said that a war was being waged on working people throughout Ireland. ... read full story / add a comment Statement from Irish Socialist Network on Lisbon treaty result. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / health / disability issues Tuesday October 27, 2009 - 09:55 by Biddy Hughes
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Launching today, ReConnect Autism Consultancy and Training delivers autism consultancy and training services to parents of children on the autism spectrum that result in improved quality of life. Based in Wicklow and servicing families nationwide, ReConnect Autism recently won a Social Entrepreneurs Ireland award for the social contribution of bringing the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) programme to Ireland. ReConnect Autism is headed up by Declan Sweeney B.Sc. ACE (Autism) who brings over 16 years experience in delivering autism services in the U.K. as well as working as a Team Leader on the U.K.’s Autism Services Accreditation Programme. Please visit www.ReConnectAutism.org for more information. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Monday October 26, 2009 - 22:48 by Republican Network for Unity Kildare
RNU Cill Dara, Ardoyne Fianna commeration report: ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism Monday October 26, 2009 - 20:54 by Saoirse
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The news that 26-County Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has ordered the Financial Regulator to carry out a review of the Credit Union sector should be a cause for concern. At a time when a clear and democratic alternative to the discredited and failed banking system is required more than ever the independence of the League of Credit Unions needs to be protected. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday October 25, 2009 - 18:39 by Marie O Connor
The refusal of the Minister for Health to review the practice of symphysiotomy has prompted renewed calls for an independent inquiry into the operation. This week's Feminist Open Forum in Dublin will hear new evidence showing that the pelvis-severing surgery was driven, not by medical necessity, but by religious and other considerations. ... read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice Saturday October 24, 2009 - 11:15 by Brendan Butler
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The rejoicing at the release of Sharon Commins and Hilda Kawuki must be tempered with the behind scenes in negotiations with war criminals ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Saturday October 24, 2009 - 00:58 by Richard Walsh
Suggestions that unemployment benefit in the 26-Counties could be halved for those aged twenty-four years and under has been criticised by Republican Sinn Féin. ... read full story / add a comment |
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