Same old story: Shell invades private land in local village of Pollatomish

20+ locals injured.
watch video of JCB forcing locals off their private property (QuickTime format 3 mins)
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Local landowners forced to go to solicitors for protection
Local pier is private property - Shell/RPS/Gards given legal notice to clear off pier by 14:00 today (Tuesday 12th June)
Update - Cabin has finally been removed from pier
TO: ALL PERSONS IN OCCUPATION OR INCHARGE OF THE PORTABLE HUT AT BARNACUILLEW PIER, PULLATHOMAS
Take notice that we the Solicitors for Patrick McGrath, the registered owner of Folio ..... County Mayo, hereby require the removal of this hut from the lands of Folio ...... forthwith. In the event that the hut has not been removed by 14:00hrs on the 12th June 2007, legal action seeking an injunction and damages will be taken against you without further notice. Yours Faithfully, Clarke & Flynn

RTE news
http://indymedia.ie/article/82967
"Vincent McGrath of the Rossport Five said that the physical confrontation developed when about 50 residents and Shell to Sea supporters attempted to stage a peaceful protest. "They [ the gardaí] refused to make arrests, and allowed a JCB to drive down towards us, putting lives at risk,"he said." Read more...