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galway / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Saturday November 10, 2012 - 21:56 by GALWAY ALLIANCE AGAINST WAR
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CONTENTS 1. GAAW CAMPAIGN AGAINST KILLER DRONES 2. OBAMA – NO CHANGE 3. GAAW DEATH CALLERS UNCOVERED 4. THAT NOBEL PEACE PRIZE & THE EU 5. AN END TO THE SYRIAN BLOODBATH? 6. PRESIDENT HIGGINS ON HOW TO ACHIEVE PEACE 7. CIA BOSS RESIGNS! ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday October 16, 2012 - 12:41 by Anonymous
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Occupy Galway anniversary assembly disrupted by Gardai:
Yesterday marked the 1st anniversary of the establishment of the Occupy movement in Galway.
Between the Lisbrook house refugee eviction protest, the hearing of a spurious courtcase against two occupiers for "chalking", a subsequent spontaneous "chalking" reunion in the square and some heavy handed police action, it was not uneventful! ;-) ... read full story / add a comment
galway / eu / press release Tuesday May 08, 2012 - 10:44 by Republican Sinn Féin
In a statement on May 5, 2012, Republican Sinn Féin Galway County Councillor Tomás Ó Curraoin has called for a No vote in the forthcoming referendum on the Austerity Treaty: ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / anti-war / imperialism / news report Sunday April 15, 2012 - 14:58 by Galway Alliance Against War
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In reaction to press reports of violence during the protests at the Labour Party conference at NUI Galway, Galway’s local peace group, the Galway Alliance Against War, has issued the following statement. ... read full story / add a comment
galway / miscellaneous / press release Monday April 02, 2012 - 19:58 by Occupy Galway
Press release relating to recent meetings between Occupy Galway and Galway City Director of Services, Ciaran Hayes. ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday March 08, 2012 - 14:42 by Tracy
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This is a copy of an email sent to our supporters today, we are appealing for people to come down to the camp in Galway and show their solidarity, or to help in any way they feel they can. ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / arts and media / event notice Sunday March 04, 2012 - 21:35 by Over The Edge
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YOU ARE INVITED to The Galway Launch of 'Mentioning the War - essays and reviews (1999 -2011)' by Kevin Higgins published by Salmon Publishing http://www.salmonpoetry.com The book be launched by Darrell Kavanagh @ Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, Galway on Saturday, April 7th LAUNCH STARTS: 3pm ALL WELCOME ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / miscellaneous / news report Monday January 09, 2012 - 20:33 by ULA Galway
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There were angry scenes both outside and inside City Hall this afternoon as councillors gathered to formally endorse the draft budget for 2012. A large number of protestors had gathered outside City Hall from about 3pm in order to meet councillors as they entered the building. ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / anti-capitalism / news report Saturday October 22, 2011 - 10:24 by #OccupyGalway
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#OccupyEyreSquare: Public Awareness Day, today 1pm Come along to hear some key speakers on issues relating to the economic MESS we are all facing! This will be a day of solidarity with Occupy protests taking place in over 1600 cities worldwide. Come and show your support and have YOUR voice heard. Live music, refreshments and fun to be had as well! Occupy Galway is part of the international movement against austerity measures imposed on ordinary people around the world. We are all part of the 99% who, so far, have been subject to economic inequality and social injustice from the 1% who control the world's resources. We, the 99% demand: 1 - The removal of the IMF and ECB from all Irish financial affairs; 2 - That the national debt imposed on Irish people from the bank bailouts be lifted; 3 - The return of Irish resources (gas, oil, forestry) to the people of Ireland; 4 - Real particpatory democracy. THIS IS NOT A RECESSION, IT'S A ROBBERY!!! See you there! ... read full story / add a comment
galway / miscellaneous / news report Tuesday September 27, 2011 - 11:19 by Conor McGuinness
A public meeting has been called by residents and community activists who are unhappy about the household charge which will be introduced in January as part of the government’s austerity measures. The meeting, which will take place on Monday 3rd October at 7pm in Westside Community Centre is open to all and is aimed specifically at residents of Westside, Shantalla and Newcastle. The meeting is one of hundreds of similar gatherings that are taking place throughout the country. A national campaign of resistance to the household charge is being planned which will see hundreds of thousands of families boycott the new tax when it is introduced in January 2012. ... read full story / add a comment
galway / history and heritage / event notice Thursday May 19, 2011 - 22:17 by John Cunningham
Galway Trades Council was established following the annual meeting of the Irish Trade Union Congress in the Town Hall during June 1911. Strikes and lock-outs ensued as Galway workers fought for respect as well as for improved wages and conditions. The Trades Council returns to the Town Hall where it was established on 8 June for a varied programme of events, which will celebr ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday February 10, 2011 - 22:08 by TD
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Following Mubarak's refusal to resign tonight and with Tahrir Square "shaking with fury" at the moment - time to join our fury and solidarity with our Egyptian sisters and brothers by attending tomorrow's demo in Galway.? ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Sunday November 14, 2010 - 19:50 by Sarah
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There will be a Galway march against possible increases in the registration fee and cuts to the Student Grant on Thursday 18th November: Assembling at 12.30 PM outside Áras na Mac Léinn, marching at 1.00PM. Everyone, please attend. ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / housing / event notice Friday October 08, 2010 - 10:03 by GSCP
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A 2nd public meeting for people interested in our project takes place in Knocknacarra on Thursday 14th October. All welcome! ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / arts and media / event notice Friday September 17, 2010 - 12:25 by Debateboy
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All are welcome to a debate on the topic ‘Politics and Media: a Cosy Cartel?’ which will take place at the 8 Café at Galway City Museum near the Spanish Arch on Monday 27th September starting at 8pm. ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / anti-war / imperialism / news report Thursday August 26, 2010 - 19:35 by GAAW PRO
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Today, members of the Galway Alliance Against War held the first of a week-long series of lunchtime “Stop Blair” protests outside Eason’s store on Shop St Galway. There was a positive response from locals and tourists alike to the posters and leaflets labelling Blair a war criminal. The aim of the protest is to force Eason’s to rescind its invite to host a book-signing event for Blair in its main store in Dublin’s O’Connell St on Saturday 4th September ... read full story / add a comment
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Saturday June 05, 2010 - 11:46 by Fionn O Brian
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At last Monday’s meeting of Galway City Council two of Michael D’s Labour councillors joined with FG and FF councillors to defeat an emergency motion tabled by Clr Catherine Connolly, calling for the severing of Diplomatic Relations with Israel. ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / environment / news report Tuesday June 01, 2010 - 00:31 by Boom Bike
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Solidarity cycle ride close to Rossport with solidarity event in Castlerae ... read full story / add a comment
galway / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Monday April 19, 2010 - 12:55 by Paula Geraghty
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Trade Union TV presents the Restaurant Workers Action Group protest at Supermac's Eyre Square Galway to defend restaurant workers minimum wages (16/04/2010) Start you week with a little bit of resistance! ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday April 06, 2010 - 23:08 by Maura Harrington
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Shell to Sea activists from Galway and Mayo have spent a productive two days at both the INTO and ASTI conferences which are taking place in Galway this week. ... read full story / add a comment |
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