Wednesday, January 15, 2003

Tractor Blockades A few days ago , Dublin was practically brought to a stand-still by the Irish Farmers Association , when thousands of farmers, driving tractors, headed for Dublin , and 300 of their number drove into the City Centre ; this reminded me of an earlier tractor blockade -- that which was organised by Ian Paisley in 1977 [1169 and Counting: Tuesday, January 14, 2003] Comments: Google It! 10:52:40 AM

Limerick Eight -- Political Trial The trial opens in the Special non-jury Court in Green Street, Dublin on January 13 of eight men arrested at a Republican Sinn Féin meeting in Limerick over a year ago. [Saoirse: Limerick Eight -- Political Trial (original), Limerick Eight - Political Trial (Permalink)] Comments: Google It! 9:39:59 AM

Bazaar boost for Colombia defence fund A bazaar held in West Belfast on Saturday 14 December raised over £2,000 for the Colombia 3 Defence Fund. [AP/RN: Bazaar boost for Colombia defence fund] Comments: 9:34:49 AM

The hell of El Modelo Finian McGrath We sat in a small café, opposite the prison, waiting for clearance from the authorities for our visit. El Modelo is situated in an extremely poor quarter of Bogota and the people around us represented the marginalized in this divided and dangerous country. [AP/RN: The hell of El Modelo] Comments: 9:29:49 AM

Colombia 3 'missing' for 48 hours After 48 hours silence, the families of the Colombia Three discovered on Tuesday night that the men were still alive. Niall Connoly phoned relatives and confirmed that they had been moved to a high-security prison in Combita, 87 kms north of the country's capital Bogota. [AP/RN: Colombia 3 'missing' for 48 hours] Comments: 9:29:40 AM

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