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Kilbeggan: Tenants protest mass eviction

By Manus Lenihan “Save Our Homes” was the clear message on placards outside Riverview Apartments in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath on Friday, 10 February. Late last year, there was a change in the complex’s ownership and a threat of rent rises. Then, in

Feb 11, 2024

LGBTQ·News & Analysis

Solidarity with Bambi Thug: No to transphobic hate

By Conor Tormey Bambi Thug, the Irish selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, has faced backlash and a spate of transphobic comments and abuse from the far-right groups and individuals over the past few weeks. Bambi is non-binary and uses they /

Feb 10, 2024

Environment·World News

NATO military spending is a war on the climate

By Miranda Stewart At a time when reducing greenhouse gas emissions is more urgent than ever, a recent report makes clear that NATO military spending targets are pushing the world in the opposite direction. The report, ‘Climate Crossfire: How NATO’s 2% military

Feb 9, 2024

News & Analysis

Irish tech workers hit by Silicon Valley layoffs

By Drew Frayne The latest in a round of tech company layoffs is hitting Irish workers. At least eight tech companies with offices in Ireland have announced layoffs in the past month. The number of jobs involved has yet to be determined,

Feb 6, 2024

Anti-racism·World News

Germany: Historic mass movement against right-wing deportation plans

By SAV, our sister organisation in Germany On the weekend of 19–21 January, 1.5 million people protested against the far right in the largest wave of demonstrations in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany. 350,000 in Berlin, 130,000 in Hamburg,

Feb 3, 2024

Environment·News & Analysis

Alarming biodiversity loss in Lough Hyne, Cork

By Caoimhe Lyons Lough Hyne is a semi-enclosed marine lake located in Carbery West, Co. Cork. In 1981, it was designated a nature reserve by the Irish government. This was largely due to its significance as a highly unique ecosystem; its biodiversity

Jan 31, 2024

ICJ genocide ruling: a blow to Israeli State & imperialist allies, but fails to call for ceasefire

By Conor Payne On 26 January, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague gave its interim verdict on the case taken by the South African government against the State of Israel for the crime of genocide against the Palestinians in

Jan 31, 2024

Economy·News & Analysis

Oxfam Report: Two Irish billionaires own more than 50% of population

By Cathal Curran Just two Irish billionaires own more wealth than 50% of the population combined. This obscene but unfortunately not surprising statistic was published by Oxfam Ireland in a new report on inequality. It is a further demonstration of growing wealth

Jan 26, 2024

All parties should boycott White House on St. Patrick’s Day – don’t greenwash Genocide Joe!

The annual gifting of a bowl of shamrocks to the Commander in Chief of US capitalism and imperialism by the sitting Taoiseach is always a cringing affair. This year, it takes place with the horror of the Israeli State’s genocide against the

Jan 25, 2024

Reviews and Culture

Review: Napoleon directed by Ridley Scott

Reviewed by C. J. McKeown “What a novel my life has been!” Napoleon reflected in exile. Indeed, we can easily tell Ridley Scott paid little attention to history while making his Napoleon because that history is infinitely more fascinating than his script.

Jan 22, 2024

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