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26 July, 2007 |
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The violence that erupted in the East Antrim town of Carrickfergus on Saturday night 21 July was the latest episode in internecine UDA feuding. Over 1,000 people participated in the 'Love Tara' march in Dublin on Saturday last, organised by TaraWatch to bring public pressure to bear on Green Party Environment minister John Gormley to reroute the M3 motorway away from the Hill of Tara archaeological complex. Equality for women 'generations away' Sinn Féin Equality spokesperson Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has expressed disappointment at a new report from the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), which says equality between men and women is potentially generations away. Confirmation of end to British operation Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MP Conor Murphy has welcomed confirmation from British Armed Forces Minister Bob Ainsworth that the almost 40-year British military operation of the Six Counties will end on 31 July. Sinn Féin picket Health Minister's office 
Dublin Mid West Sinn Féin picketed Mary Harney's office in Clondalkin on Saturday last to highlight inequality in the health service and the anger people feel at Harney being returned to the role of Health Minister. Sinn Féin members also supported a subsequent demonstration outside Harney's office to highlight the dangers of mobile phone masts and ESB pylons in North Clondalkin. One-off fuel payment urged over bad weather Dublin Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has again today called on the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to introduce a one-off payment for social welfare recipients qualifying for fuel allowance to cover additional fuel costs incurred due to un-seasonal weather conditions throughout June and July. Adams praises West Belfast Intervention Project Sinn Féin West Belfast MP Gerry Adams today formally opened the new office for the Intervention Project in the upper Springfield in West Belfast. Premier Foods job cuts, Eircom strike averted, Need for All Ireland Economy and Union co-operation arrangement Volunteer Patrick Cannon commemoration 
Two days before his election to the Seanad, Pearse Doherty joined Dublin republicans in commemorating IRA Volunteer Patrick Cannon from Edenmore on the city's Northside. Cannon died on active service with Donegal Volunteer Peter McElchar in July 1976. In an upbeat speech at the graveside in Balgriffin Cemetery, Pearse urged republicans to "look back with pride upon the gains we have made, consolidate them and press ahead with the next phase of our struggle". Photo: Pearse Doherty and Larry O’Toole at the commemoration 
A DVD celebrating the life of Volunteer Tommy 'Todler' Tolan is to be launched this weekend in Ballymurphy. Photo: Former prisoner Paddy Fegan is pictured with members of the Ballymurphy Ex-POW group, members of the committee and relatives of Volunteer Tommy ‘Todler’ Tolan at the newly updated mural commemorating the IRA Volunteer. Fegan presented a cheque for £ |
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