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IRELAND: Shell's battle for the heart of Ireland
by Ed Vulliamy , The Observer
May 29th, 2011
For generations, the people of Erris have been farming and fishing along the remote coast of County Mayo. When gas was discovered offshore, Shell pounced. But it hadn't bargained for the unyielding resistance of the community.

IRELAND: New Film Documents Community Battle Against Shell Pipeline
September 21st, 2010
GCM partner and Goldman Prize winner Willie Corduff featured in film highlighting the battle against Shell's gas pipeline.

Statement from Archbishop Desmond Tutu regarding the attack on Goldman Prize Winner Willie Corduff
May 15th, 2009
Archbishop Tutu expresses concern about the violent attack perpetrated by Shell.

SHELL DISPUTE- IRELAND: Ministers hear depth of Corrib resistance first hand
May 7th, 2009
"We’re not stupid down here - the only reason you are here is to please the media. Ye came, ye listened but ye are not going to do anything"

IRELAND: Goldman Prize Winner Attacked by Shell Thugs During Peaceful Protest over Illegal Pipeline Project
April 24th, 2009
Willie Corduff Hospitalized in Brutal Attack

IRELAND: Corrib gas talks expected to continue next month - Shell to Sea protestor jailed
March 23rd, 2009
DIRECT TALKS involving the Government, Shell senior management and north Mayo representatives over the Corrib gas impasse are expected to continue next month, following almost five hours of discussions in Dublin yesterday.

County Mayo Ireland: 12 released after Corrib pipeline protest including Goldman Prize winner - Willie Corduff
July 22nd, 2008
Twelve people arrested in Co Mayo following a protest against the Corrib gas pipeline have been released without charge.

Eyewitness video of County Mayo, Ireland battling Shell dangerous oil's 'raw gas' pipeline and refinery
June 5th, 2008
One year after Wilie Corduff won the Nobel Proze for Environmental, he and his the neighbors continue their struggle for justice.

Injunction to halt Corrib gas project sought at Europe Union
May 27th, 2008
A formal request to the European Commission seeking an injunction suspending State consents for the Corrib gas project has been submitted by a group of north Mayo residents.

US human rights monitor examines Garda action at Rossport
May 24th, 2008
This year, Denny Larson was joined by GCM colleague Ruth Breech, an experienced activist dealing with community campaigns around the world, and South African environmental campaigner Desmond D’Sa . D’sa is a neighbour of Shell’s massive refinery in South Durban, which began as a small operation and has grown to be the largest on the African continent

Corrib appeals delayed as judge cites'personal conflict'- International watchdog, the Global Community Monitor attends.
May 21st, 2008
Judge Rory McCabe told Castlebar court that due to this "conflict" he would not be able to hear the case and adjourned the hearing until next September when another judge will preside.

REPORT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FACT FINDING DELEGATION TO COUNTY MAYO, IRELAND FEBRUARY 23-27, 2007
July 2nd, 2007
An independent report on peaceful protests and violence by Police in response

Ireland and Shell: Transcript of Public Hearing on Police Actions at Refinery site: Pattern of Abuse Emerges from Evidence
April 10th, 2007
The transcript of a court reported Public Hearing in County Mayo was issued on the web today.

Issues of engineering and human rights aired at two Erris meetings
by Daniel Hickey, Western People
March 7th, 2007
AT separate meetings in Erris last week, both sides in the gas dispute were given the opportunity to air their views on the on-going row over the route of the proposed pipeline.

THE IRISH TIMES - FEBRUARY 26, 2007 Rights group to study Corrib gas dispute
February 24th, 2007
An international environmental and human rights group has sent a fact-finding delegation to north Mayo this week to investigate

Gas pipeline causes bitter dispute
by Diarmaid Fleming, BBC News
February 23rd, 2007
The site of the proposed Corrib gas refinery and pipeline near Rossport in County Mayo is the focus of a bitter dispute. Locals who have gone to jail in opposition to the project and their supporters remain firmly against it, while Shell, its partners and the Irish government says it is vital to Ireland's national interest. Diarmaid Fleming reports on the different views.

Peaceful protest marred by breach
by Áine Ryan, The Mayo News
February 21st, 2007
IT was more samba than céilí at the Glenamoy crossroads shortly before 7.30am last Friday morning as hundreds of supporters gathered for a day of support and solidarity for the Shell to Sea campaign.


by Áine Ryan, The Mayo News
February 13th, 2007
FIVE new routes have been identified by Shell as potential corridors for bringing the controversial Corrib gas inshore to the proposed refinery at Bellanaboy, according to the company's Communications Officer in Mayo, Mr Christy Loftus.

Human rights monitor says Corrib gas conflict has made Erris a 'war zone'
by Fiona McGarry, The Mayo Advertiser
February 3rd, 2007
An independent human rights group which travelled to Erris this week to investigate issues arising from the Corrib gas dispute, has described the area as being "like a war zone".

Three hurt in confrontation near Corrib site
Shell to Sea
January 19th, 2007
Three people were injured at the hands of Irish police during a peaceful protest against Shell's proposed construction of a controversial pipeline and gas terminal. A message from Director, Denny Larson as a forward.

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