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July 2013

Donal O’Kelly plays with Shell

By: 
Mayo News

The controversial Shell Corrib gas project takes centre stage when the theatrical force that is Donal O’Kelly returns to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar with his latest work, Benbo Productions’ surreal and heartfelt ‘Ailliliú Fionnuala’ tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 3.

Posted Date: 
3 July 2013

Midwest Radio Clip about third sink-hole in Sruwaddacon estuary

By: 
Midwest Radio

Midwest Radio clip from the 2nd of July Evening News about the third sinkhole that is currently in Sruwaddacon Estuary just over Shell's tunnel boring machine.  At the end of a clip is also a interview with playwright Donal O'Kelly on his upcoming performance of "Aillilu Fionnuala" in the Linenhall theatre, Castlebar on the 3rd July.

Posted Date: 
3 July 2013

Betrogen = Conned

By: 
Bock the Robber

Isn’t it good to see that the newspapers are still reporting the rape of Ireland’s natural resources?

Who knew that anyone remembered how we gave away our fisheries?  Even more surprisingly, in the face of massive governmental pressure, what brave journalists are still willing to speak out about the blatant theft of our energy resources?

 

mayo gas robbery

Posted Date: 
2 July 2013

Former bank executives may face ban from Central Bank

By: 
Derek Scally - Irish Times

[Shell to Sea] Unfortunately, in recent times it seems like more is being written in the newspapers from abroad about Ireland's oil and gas giveaway than in Ireland's media.  See the end of this article

Central Bank governor Patrick Honohan has said his institution is considering legal action and a permanent career ban for the former bank executives heard on the Anglo tapes.

Germany continues to react to the recordings a week after the first excerpts were released by the Irish Independent.

Posted Date: 
2 July 2013