Mayo no events posted in last week
The Wholesome Photo of the Month Thu May 09, 2024 11:01 | Anti-Empire
In 3 War Years Russia Will Have Spent $3... Thu May 09, 2024 02:17 | Anti-Empire
UK Sending Missiles to Be Fired Into Rus... Tue May 07, 2024 14:17 | Marko Marjanović
US Gives Weapons to Taiwan for Free, The... Fri May 03, 2024 03:55 | Anti-Empire
Russia Has 17 Percent More Defense Jobs ... Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:56 | Marko Marjanović Anti-Empire >>
A bird's eye view of the vineyard
Alternative Copy of thesaker.is site is available Thu May 25, 2023 14:38 | Ice-Saker-V6bKu3nz Alternative site: https://thesaker.si/saker-a... Site was created using the downloads provided Regards Herb
The Saker blog is now frozen Tue Feb 28, 2023 23:55 | The Saker Dear friends As I have previously announced, we are now “freezing” the blog. We are also making archives of the blog available for free download in various formats (see below).
What do you make of the Russia and China Partnership? Tue Feb 28, 2023 16:26 | The Saker by Mr. Allen for the Saker blog Over the last few years, we hear leaders from both Russia and China pronouncing that they have formed a relationship where there are
Moveable Feast Cafe 2023/02/27 ? Open Thread Mon Feb 27, 2023 19:00 | cafe-uploader 2023/02/27 19:00:02Welcome to the ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’. The ‘Moveable Feast’ is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of
The stage is set for Hybrid World War III Mon Feb 27, 2023 15:50 | The Saker Pepe Escobar for the Saker blog A powerful feeling rhythms your skin and drums up your soul as you?re immersed in a long walk under persistent snow flurries, pinpointed by The Saker >>
Interested in maladministration. Estd. 2005
RTEs Sarah McInerney ? Fianna Fail supporter? Anthony
Joe Duffy is dishonest and untrustworthy Anthony
Robert Watt complaint: Time for decision by SIPO Anthony
RTE in breach of its own editorial principles Anthony
Waiting for SIPO Anthony Public Inquiry >>
Voltaire, international edition
Netanyahu soon to appear before the US Congress? It will be decisive for the suc... Thu Jul 04, 2024 04:44 | en
Voltaire, International Newsletter N°93 Fri Jun 28, 2024 14:49 | en
Will Israel succeed in attacking Lebanon and pushing the United States to nuke I... Fri Jun 28, 2024 14:40 | en
Will Netanyahu launch tactical nuclear bombs (sic) against Hezbollah, with US su... Thu Jun 27, 2024 12:09 | en
Will Israel provoke a cataclysm?, by Thierry Meyssan Tue Jun 25, 2024 06:59 | en Voltaire Network >>
|
Shell to Sea Picket Update
mayo |
environment |
news report
Monday September 25, 2006 17:15 by Text: Ruth & Terry Photos: Terry & Niall - Rossport Solidarity Camp
![Report this post to the editors Report this post to the editors](../graphics/report.gif)
At 15.40pm three cops, one plain-clothes, two uniform, D reg car, were at the Shell to Sea picket H.Q. trailer filming. These police are now (16.05pm) at gate 2 of the Ballinaboy site. They are filming Shell to Sea activist Maura Harrington on the public road, when questioned why they said it was routine, the cop filming does not have identification numbers on his uniform.
We got word today at 12 mid-day that the media have been informed by Shell that Shell intend to attempt access to the Ballinaboy former refinery construction site tomorrow.
There is an increased police presence in Erris as of last Friday. The following is a report and photos from the picket today – photos from the 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. period.
![Click on image to see full-sized version Early morning birds, but where are the worms?](../cache/imagecache/local/attachments/sep2006/460_0___30_0_0_0_0_0_earlymorningcrowd.jpg) Early morning birds, but where are the worms? Despite this being week three of continual dawn vigils and an extra early 4 a.m. start today the determination of the people of Erris remains undaunted and resolute at the picket line. If Shell had anticipated a lessening or erosion of peoples’ determination to prevent this toxic wasteland from being dumped on their doorsteps, they as ever, have misjudged the level of opposition to their plans.
By the time dawn was breaking, a count of over 100 people were amassed in readiness to prevent Shell from gaining even the smallest foothold in commencing any work at the proposed refinery site. Crowds stood in solidarity, not thwarted by midge attacks or sudden soaking showers; the mood of the picket line was awesome in its upbeat and resolute spirit. People cheerfully mingled from group to group with familiarity born of old friends, family and links forged with newfound comrades.
As Shell have announced September as the month they intend to access the refinery site, and to date have not appeared, this no show has served only to strengthen and unify this community of struggle. At each turn of Shell’s propaganda, they have been clearly exposed as lying, as people evidencing the truth have dismantled their Greenwash. Claims of a ‘majority of people in Erris welcoming the project’ and ‘disruption occurring via a minority of people resisting progress’ are being exposed by a door-to-door petitioning. This petition is on-going and to date 98% of people have signed to say they were not consulted by Shell and do not give their consent to the Corrib gas project.
The message that could not be ringing out any clearer to Shell is that this project has no local consent, and simply cannot succeed. The levels of information accessed by people about Shell’s global track record of environmental genocide serves to strengthen the campaign. The historic polluting nightmares that Shell visit on every part of the globe they corrupt is too loud a warning to be ignored. The environmental holocaust in Nigeria, to name but one, is a future vision which people here are determined to prevent at all costs. This is people power at the cutting edge of resistance. This campaign is not a group of disparate strangers with a common aim, but a close-knit community of families and friends, bound by history and kinship. The solidarity and strength of these bonds cannot be overestimated. People are fighting to preserve their heritage and homes from this massive threat to their safety, health and future.
![Click on image to see full-sized version standingandflag.jpg](../cache/imagecache/local/attachments/sep2006/460_0___30_0_0_0_0_0_standingandflag.jpg)
![Click on image to see full-sized version The Message.](../cache/imagecache/local/attachments/sep2006/460_0___30_0_0_0_0_0_carsigns.jpg) The Message.
![Click on image to see full-sized version roadway.jpg](../cache/imagecache/local/attachments/sep2006/460_0___30_0_0_0_0_0_roadway.jpg)
![Click on image to see full-sized version vehicles.jpg](../cache/imagecache/local/attachments/sep2006/460_0___30_0_0_0_0_0_vehicles.jpg)
|
View Comments Titles Only
save preference
Comments (16 of 16)
Jump To Comment: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16More photos...
And that is the way it will stay
John, one of the people who took part in whole of the long walk to Dublin, and regular on the Ballinaboy picket line
Listening to radio broadcast of Terry Nolan, Shell deputy boss for Ireland
Ed sharing the latest news on pipeline accidents in the U.S.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2006/0925/mayopoll.html
"An opinion poll carried out for Nuacht TG4 shows that six out of ten people in Mayo think that the Corrib Gas Terminal should be located offshore at sea. Less that a quarter think that it should be built at the planned Bellanaboy site in the north west of the county.
"The Poll also shows that that two thirds of the people questioned supported the stand taken by the five Rossport men, who were jailed last year, following their defiance of a court order in relation to the pipeline. One in five did not give the men their support, according to the poll.
"Almost four out of five of those polled believe that the whole pipeline development was handled badly by Shell E&P Ireland, while fewer that one in ten believed the company handled the issue well."
Specific breakdown of the poll here:
http://www.rte.ie/news/features/election2007/polls/nuac...t.pdf
http://www.con-telegraph.ie/article-detail.asp?article_...=3535 huh?
Garda probe into missing gas file
http://www.con-telegraph.ie/article-detail.asp?article_...=3520
Can we have directions to the site again, thanx
Previous Recent Articles on Ballinaboy Picket:
http://www.indymedia.ie/article/78427
(this article has a map of the area)
http://www.indymedia.ie/article/78574
The camp website has a how to get there, and that is here:
http://www.struggle.ws/rsc/gettingthere.html
keep up the hard work, we wish we were able to stand with you all,please send shell to sea and leave your beautiful safe country as it is.
As of now 10.45 - still no move by Shell
- protests continued all night!
IF you want to show some solidarity Dublin Shell to Sea is organising a demo at Donnybrook Shell Station (it's on the 46a bus route) tonight (Tuesday) 6 pm
I heard them on the radio this am chanting the rosary at cops and shell workers! i am selecting some verses from the koran to chant at upcoming demos.
Shell have taken ever reasonable step to resolved issue and it determined to return to work. - Ocean FM
I may bring along my well fingered copy of Das Capital or even The Great Oil & Gas Robbery.
Successful blockade this morning-solidarity!
http://www.rte.ie/news/2006/0926/corrib.html
keep trying shell you will get back in there and get back to work and i look forward to seeing it happen
Shame on you , stopping men going to work.
Never mind some of the peanut brained comments above-your struggle3 is just and righteous-not to mention brave-taking on one of the worlds biggest and most feared multinationals-one responsible for countless deaths and natural destruction-
Solidarity from Dublin!
From England-keep it up!!
Recent Demo over here
*Shell to Sea protests in Dublin to show show solidarity with Rossport
pickets*
There will be two protests in Dublin this evening Tuesday 26th September
2006, to show solidarity with the people of north Mayo who are picketing at
the site where Shell want to build a giant gas refinery.
Protesters will gather at the Shell garage in Donnybrook, and the Statoil
garage on the quays opposite the Four Courts, at 6PM.
Activists from political groups and parties will be joined by concerned
members of the public for a show of support and solidarity with the
beleagured community in Mayo. Shell and Statoil (with Marathon) are the
companies who will benefit if the refinery is built and connected to the se
a
bed by the experimental pipeline scheme. The Irish people will get nothing
from the exploitation of the gas.
When:*This Evening Tuesday 26th September 2006* from* 6PM*
Where: *Shell, Donnybrook, near Donny brook bus garage 6PM - call Tadhg
0876181620 for details. *
**
* Statoil, Ushers Quay 6PM - call Paul 0861252739 for more info.
*
* *
More protests in Dublin are planned.
A spokesperson for the Dublin Shell to Sea group said "Shell and the
Government have spoken about consulting the people, and making up for
mistakes made last year; but all the while they are trying to push ahead
with constructing a giant gas refinery without local consent. The Departmen
t
of Marine had to give permission for Shell to attempt to bring its
contractors on the site at Ballinaboy this morning. It shows that Minister
Dempsey and the scheme's operators have no interest in the consultation
process."