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"Cynical" Pamphlet By Lord Mayor Sparks Backlash
“It is cynical because he is not advocating for himself or his party, he is threatening neglect. That he is the feckin mayor as well makes it hilariously cynical, ” wrote one person.
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Socialist Republicans Rename Drury Street To Bobby Sands Street
Activists in Dublin from the Socialist Republican party Lasair Dhearg have removed the Drury street sign, named after 16th century British colonialist William Drury, and renamed the street after Bobby Sands.
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Dublin tenants protest planned rent increases amid housing concerns
Tenants gathered outside Dublin City Hall on Saturday to protest planned rent increases by Dublin City Council, with demonstrators warning the changes will place further strain on households already struggling with the rising cost of living.
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"No Shamrocks for Shysters" Protest: Activists to Challenge Taoiseach's US Visit Amidst Cascade of Domestic Crises
As the country prepares to green fountains and dust off leprechaun hats for the national day, a coalition of grassroots activists is planning a very different kind of St. Patrick’s Week demonstration.
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Protest at Four Courts Challenges Proposed Aughinish Alumina Expansion
Environmental activists gathered outside the Four Courts in Dublin this week to protest the proposed expansion of the Aughinish Alumina refinery in County Limerick.
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Corporate Power in Ireland Under Scrutiny at Maynooth University Report Launch
A new report examining the extent of corporate influence over Irish public policy and everyday life was launched at an event in Dublin this week, drawing activists, researchers and independent media to discuss what authors describe as a growing democratic deficit in Ireland.
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Healthcare Assistants at Northside Home Care Services to Begin Indefinite Strike Over Pay Dispute
Healthcare assistants employed by Northside Home Care Services (NHCS) will commence indefinite strike action from 16 January, following a dispute over exclusion from a national pay agreement covering Section 39 healthcare workers.
Critical Analysis
Ultraleftism Ascendant: Understanding the Infantile Disorder
In 2020, Massachusetts high school sophomore Calla Walsh made headlines for co-founding the Students for Markey campaign, a viral grassroots effort to drum up youth support for 74-year-old Democratic senator Ed Markey’s reelection campaign.
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Maynooth's New Strategic Plan Faces Protests By Postgraduate Workers
This is part of recent escalations nationwide by the union, which has balloted across universities in support of Collective Action.
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Stand With Palestine
The editorial committee of Aontacht Media stands with the people of Palestine at this hour.
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The Far Right and Migrants
Young people from the area were egged on by several far right agitators, resulting in violent attacks on migrants and the burning of a refugee camp.
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The Trinity Internationalist Student Manifesto from 1968 - What changed?
A bit of a cheeky post from us, but we wanted to re-print this 1968 manifesto, as we believe the points are pertinent to this day. Via Alan Kinsella on Twitter.