On the 18th of February, 13 families who were being housed in an emergency accommodation facility on 54-55 Mountjoy street were handed an eviction notice, ending their tenancy in just 8 days time.
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Crumlin water charge protesters have cases dismissed as Garda fail to broaden public order offence
Great news from the courts today (17 Feb) where 11 out of the 13 Crumlin water charge protesters arrested last year have had their cases dismissed. Although 2 are still to face trial in May this is a victory not just because 11 are already off but because the judge seems to have smacked down […]
Solidarity to LUAS workers fighting to restore their share of the wealth – we need strong public transport unions
Our solidarity today to the LUAS workers striking for decent pay rates. The crisis was used by the government and capitalist class to drive down wages and ensure that a bigger share of profits went to shareholders. The LUAS fight is a fight for all of us as a victory should be a green light […]
Art activists mark Imbolc by renouncing Ireland’s anti-abortion laws
2nd February to mark St Bridget’s feastday performances were staged in public settings across Ireland and London renouncing Ireland’s anti-abortion laws. St Bridget is one of four Irish saints who “are recorded as openly and miraculously carrying out abortions”, the feast day was the pre-Christian festival of Imbolg (meaning ‘in the belly’). We recorded the […]