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Blue Skies, Blue Seas, Blue Gloves: Mediterranean Migrants by Caoimhghin Ó Croidheáin
international / racism & migration related issues / opinion/analysis Tuesday August 18, 2015 16:29 by Caoimhghin Ó Croidheáin   text 2 comments (last - sunday september 06, 2015 18:32)   image 1 image
On 5th of August 2015 the Irish Navy ship LÉ Niamh was sent to help an overcrowded vessel about 25 miles off the Libyan coast. As two rigid inflatable boats (Ribs) from the LÉ Niamh approached they signaled to the people to stay where they were so that life jackets could be given out.

However, according to Capt Dave Barry: “Whatever happened, a number rushed to one side, and it capsized and sank in a couple of minutes”.

A total of 367 survivors and 25 bodies were taken to the Sicilian port of Palermo.

Up to 700 people were believed to have been on board. read full story / add a comment
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armagh / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday August 18, 2015 13:38 by IPSC   image 1 image   video 1 video file
The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign is proud to host a premiere screening of the award-winning ‘On the Side of the Road’ by Israeli director Lia Tarachansky on Saturday 5th September 2015, at 3.30pm in the Drumcree Community Centre, Ashgrove Road, Portadown.

FREE ENTRY but spaces are limited, so please come early to avoid disappointment.

The film is a challenging and important documentary about the creation of the Israeli state and the impact this has had both on Palestinians and Israelis. The film will be followed by a discussion between the audience and the director who is touring the film around Ireland. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday August 18, 2015 12:35 by IPSC   image 1 image   video 1 video file
The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign in association with the Progressive Film Club is proud to host a premiere screening of the award-winning 'On the Side of the Road' by Israeli director Lia Tarachansky on Wednesday 9th September 2015, at 7pm in the Pearse Centre (aka The Ireland Institute), 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. Note: Spaces are limited, so please come early to avoid disappointment.

FREE ENTRY but spaces are limited, so please come early to avoid disappointment.

The film is a challenging and important documentary about the creation of the Israeli state and the impact this has had both on Palestinians and Israelis. The film will be followed by a discussion between the audience and the director who is touring the film around Ireland. read full story / add a comment
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national / education / opinion/analysis Tuesday August 11, 2015 19:01 by By Wayne Flanagan Tobin (personal capacity nb)   image 1 image
DSPP provides some useful tips for young people who may feel stressed after tomorrow's results for young people. This article is solely associated with Dublin Suicide Prevention Project and our policy towards young people and not any other associations (Professional, family or other) that that founders Mary Cullinane or Wayne F. Tobin may have. It is merely advice to young people from a personal perspective in line with DSSP guidelines. Thank-you read full story / add a comment
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dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday July 30, 2015 19:52 by FUSION SUNDAYS   image 1 image
An exciting Bazaar of World Cultures, with international stalls, street-food, interactive workshops, and live performances! read full story / add a comment
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dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday July 23, 2015 23:22 by ipsc   image 1 image
Would you like to come along to the next Open Meeting of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign?

Come along to discuss Palestine and plan upcoming activities. We have stalls at festivals and city centres, organise demonstrations and speaking tours, film evenings, lobby politicians etc.

All ages and nationalities are welcome. You don’t have to know a lot about Middle Eastern politics to get involved. read full story / add a comment
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national / environment / other press Sunday July 19, 2015 23:09 by No to Fracking   image 1 image
For the first time, a majority of MEPs (338 to 319) has voted in favour of an immediate moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in Europe in view of its "risks and negative consequences for the climate, the environment, and public health." The MEPs voted in support of Amendment 1 to the Energy Security Strategy report.

However, as the final report as a whole was not adopted, the moratorium on "any new operations involving the exploration or extraction of unconventional fuels within the EU until this is proven to be safe for the environment, citizens, and workers" will not take effect. read full story / add a comment
Gerry Bourke & Liam Heffernan with family & friends outside Castlebar courthouse on Friday
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Thursday July 16, 2015 23:57 by Paul Lynch   text 6 comments (last - tuesday july 28, 2015 00:46)   image 1 image
The trial of two Mayo men accused of violent disorder and damaging property at the Shell Corrib gas project tunneling site in June 2013 continues in Castlebar circuit court.
On Friday four Shell security guards gave evidence to the court and were cross examined by the defence. read full story / add a comment
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international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Sunday July 12, 2015 08:25 by Jose Maria Sison   image 5 images
I join the Filipino people, the people’s revolutionary government, the Communist Party of the Philippines, the New People’s Army, the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, the revolutionary mass organizations and other revolutionary forces in mourning the death of Comrade Leoncio Pitao (Commander Parago) and in celebrating his achievements from the time he joined the NPA in 1978 until his martyrdom yesterday on June 28, 2015.

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national / economics and finance / event notice Wednesday July 08, 2015 15:22 by People's Movement   image 1 image
The negotiations on the proposed Transatlantic and Investment Partnership were begun in July 2013, and nine rounds of negotiations have taken place since. The tenth round is due to take place in Brussels on 13 -17 July. The People’s Movement will be holding a demonstration against TTIP at 1 p.m. on Wednesday 15 July outside the EU Parliament offices in Dublin to mark the tenth round of negotiations. All are welcome. Please put it in your diary. read full story / add a comment
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international / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Wednesday July 08, 2015 14:11 by Party of the Laboring Masses (PLM) - Philippines   image 3 images
The following statement is issued by various progressive individuals and organizations from many parts of the world, but mostly in Asia-Pacific. A copy of the statement has already been sent to Syriza's international department.

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cork / eu / event notice Tuesday July 07, 2015 21:15 by Enzo   image 1 image
The Trans-Atlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) – Why we’re being kept in the dark

A public discussion forum on the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Programme (TTIP) will be held in the Maldron Hotel, Cork next Saturday, 11th July at 2.00pm. read full story / add a comment
Pat Cannon and Peter McElchar - a commemoration will be held in Dublin on Wednesday 15th July 2015, at 6.30pm.
dublin / history and heritage / event notice Monday July 06, 2015 20:16 by Sharon.   image 1 image
From Sutton, Dublin, Patrick Cannon was a 20 year old IRA man killed in a premature bomb explosion while travelling in a car, with 24 year old Peter McElchar , in Castlederg, County Tyrone, on 17th July 1976. read full story / add a comment
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international / economics and finance / press release Sunday July 05, 2015 12:50 by Stop TTIP   image 1 image
The European Parliament is about to make another attempt to pass a resolution on the EU-US trade deal TTIP this Wednesday. Ahead of this critical vote, an alliance of over 480 organisations from across Europe is calling on MEPs to take the strong resistance from citizens seriously. 2.3 million Europeans have signed a self-organised European Citizens' Initiative that calls for an end of the TTIP negotiations. All MEPs today received the following letter in their native language, signed by the Stop TTIP organisations in their respective country: read full story / add a comment
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dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Friday July 03, 2015 12:00 by FUSION SUNDAYS   image 1 image
International Stalls, Street-Food from around the globe, Live Music and Performances, Interactive Workshops, &great vibes! read full story / add a comment
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kerry / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Friday July 03, 2015 09:10 by Eoin   text 2 comments (last - friday july 03, 2015 09:19)   image 12 images
On Tuesday 23rd June, the exhibition "If I could say one thing to other communities" was launched in the Killarney Public Library which focuses on peoples with experiences of challenging the Corrib Gas Project. The exhibition will run until Saturday 4th July. read full story / add a comment
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international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday July 02, 2015 23:04 by Brandon Turbeville   image 1 image
We are reproducing this very important article by Brandon Turbeville from Activist Post in light of the constant stream of propaganda about terrorism and the recent attacks in which unfortunately three Irish people were killed including others who are just as important, in order to show that there is a direct link to US government foreign policy. In turn this foreign policy serves the corporate state which are the same forces pushing things like TTIP and neo liberal policies, austerity, social deprivation, worse working conditions, destruction of the environment and of course the creeping totalitarian state.

When researchers such as myself have reported that the United States is funding al-Qaeda, Nusra, ISIS and other related terror organizations in Syria, we were not kidding. Still, despite the fact that even the U.S. government itself has admitted that it was funding terroristsdirectly and indirectly through Saudi Arabia, the suggestion was met with disbelief, ridicule, or either entirely ignored.

Now, however, the United States government has admitted that it funds terrorists on the ground in Syria yet again, this time placing an individual dollar amount on the assistance provided.

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international / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Tuesday June 30, 2015 12:10 by Anti-fracking   image 1 image
This report from FrackingFreeIreland comes from a campaigner from Germany who decided to build a people map of the pro fracking lobby in Germany. The links he uncovered and the techniques have a lot to say about all other issues and how many of the most undemocratic practices are pushed forward. The principle used applies not just in Germany but is widespread including here in Ireland.

Campaigner from Germany
I have done a new graphic on all these lobby and pr firms trying to
manage public perception in Germany. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / economics and finance / event notice Monday June 29, 2015 16:41 by Cat   text 6 comments (last - wednesday july 15, 2015 06:25)   image 1 image
This Saturday, 4th of July, we are gathering to express our Solidarity with the Greek people. The march will start at 12pm at the Central Bank.

Please join in the march!
Event on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/372093629667333/

We are also tweeting with the hashtags:
#OXI
#IrelandStandsWithGreece read full story / add a comment
Crisis? What Crisis? by Caoimhghin Ó Croidheáin Triptych / Oil on canvas / 60cm x 180cm / 23.6 in x 70.6 in
international / arts and media / opinion/analysis Sunday June 28, 2015 12:57 by Caoimhghin Ó Croidheáin   image 4 images
Despite all the contemporary global interconnectedness, the lack of an international social consciousness among artists (whose work is linked only by its sameness and market-ready designs and styles) evokes frustration in the politically conscious critic and commentator. read full story / add a comment
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