Shell halted as Shell to Sea '8' are illegally detained.

by Simon Foster Thu Aug 21, 2008 22:05

Pictures tell their own story.

Click on each one to enlarge individually.

by fear gorm Fri Aug 22, 2008 00:52

The pictures tell a story indeed: it was a skillful garda operation.

by Maura Harrington - S2S; Davitt League Fri Aug 22, 2008 02:59

... more like.

In all the eight years of this campaign it is the opinion of this writer that nothing epitomises the rotteness of the proposed Corrib 'Project' more than this photograph.

This is as close to death as anybody has come thus far. The abject subverted behaviour of what call themselves 'guardians of the peace' - per dictat of Royal Dutch Shell plc to a compromised shower of so-called 'mandated' politicians who are essentially a waste of time and space - is a sign of where we are in Ireland at the beginning of the 21st Century.

It will be acknowledged eventually that what is happening in nth Mayo is one of the first defining battles in Resource Wars that will determine what the planet will be like when we're long gone.

Hie yourselves to Erris and let's fight!

by Libertarian Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:46

Fair play to all those involved.......

Any updates from this morning?

by BYM Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:03

Ireland. Marine Notice: Safety Exclusion Zone of the Corrib Gasfield

Thursday, 21 August 2008

Notice to all shipowners, fishing vessel owners, agents, shipmasters, skippers, fishermen, yachtsmen and seafarers.

Corrib Gasfield development of West Coast of Co. Mayo- installation vessel Normand Progress

The Department of Transport would like to advise that works will be carried out within the Safety Exclusion Zone of the Corrib Gasfield. The works will include the Installation of Subsea Flexible Flowlines and Structures.

The work will be performed by the installation vessel “Normand Progress”, (Callsign MZXB5) operating in the Safety Exclusion Zone, which surrounds sub-sea facilities at the following co-ordinates:

54° 20’ 51.418” N / 11° 02’15.465” W
54° 20’ 20.170” N / 11° 03’26.819” W
54° 19’ 11.136” N / 11° 04’15.419” W
54° 19’ 09.119” N / 11° 02’54.963” W

All mariners are reminded of their responsibilities under the International Collision Regulations and are reminded of Marine Notice No. 17 of 2007, which gives general advice in relation to the activities of vessels engaged in survey work for hydrographic, seismic, fishing research and underwater operations.

The work will commence on approximately 26th, 27th August 2008, and will continue for approximately 10 days. The exact timing of works of this nature are subject to prevailing weather conditions at sea.

All vessels in the vicinity are requested to give the operations and the Safety Exclusion Zone a wide berth. All vessels involved in the operations will be listening on VHF CH. 16 throughout the project.

Director General,
Maritime Safety Directorate,
Department of Transport,
Leeson Lane,
Dublin 2.

Marine Notice No. 41 of 2008

Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 August 2008 )

by Admirer from Tara Fri Aug 22, 2008 13:22

"The Department of Environment say they have no control over the current work going on at Glengad Beach even though it is a Special Area of Conservation. Consents for this work were received from Minister for Natural Resources Eamon Ryan, and Tánaiste Mary Coughlan when she was Minister for Agriculture. "

Abominable disgrace.

by F - RSC Fri Aug 22, 2008 16:55

This sequence of images shows a second instance of the dumping of excavated material almost on top of a protester in the water. The protester is standing in full view of the cab, it is difficult to see how the machine operator could have been unaware of his presence.

by maggie Fri Aug 22, 2008 22:04

The picture of the machine bucket so close to a very committed and conscientious protester proves that Shell/Statoil hire mindless thugs as machine operators.The right to protest is a very precious right which should be protected by our Government,the rights of fishermen to protect their livelihood must also be protected.How much closer does the NIGERIAN experience look now at the hands of Shell?.Will our GOVERNMENT wait until it has blood on it,s hands before it acts to deal with the situation in a fair and just way?.

by linker Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:16

Irish Times:
Eight Corrib gas protesters arrested over 'most dangerous' demonstration
...A SENIOR Garda officer has described a Corrib gas protest off the north Mayo coastline yesterday as "the most dangerous yet", and has issued an appeal to objectors to "take a step back from the water's edge"....
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/0822/1....html

RTE:
Eight released after public order incident
http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0821/mayo.html

by Jimbob Sat Aug 23, 2008 17:38

I've just received word from Maura, that the cops have declared an intention to evict the camp tomorrow (Sunday 24th).
I logged on here to read more, and found nothing.
I can only imagine that they are too busy organising themselves, but I'd expect something more detailed soon.
In the meantime, I just want to pass on what I received.

"Shell to Sea S.O.S.
Shell cops declare that they will evict solidarity camp from private land at Glengad this Sunday 24th.
We will hold them temporarily but help is needed for long term sustainability. Remember Davitt, no more evictions in Co. Mayo. Please come to Glengad."

by Mayo Man Sat Aug 23, 2008 18:57

Is all over this. Talk about selling out!, These guys make the PDs look reasonable!!

by Jim Keys Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:08 jimkeys51 at googlemail dot com

Solidarity from Derry and congratulations on a powerful action that reveals 'The Machine'.

I am struck by the similarity between the photograph of the activist in the sea literally being ‘dumped on’ and the few photographs that documented the brutal killing of Rachel Corrie in 2003 by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). She was trying to use her status as a US citizen to stop the IDF demolish a Palestinian home. So the machine will kill, lets be very clear about it, and local operators of the machine (be they digger drivers or politicians who sign authorisation decrees) will find ways to live with their conscience afterwards. If they don't, they’ll just be additional casualties of the machine and meanwhile the machine will keep on going. And it will keep on until ‘solidarity’ rather than ‘ego’ is its operator.

So what am I saying. We have many good people seduced by the machine to win over but in the meantime be careful. Being right doesn’t always keep you alive, Remember Bloody Sunday. Remember Rachel Corrie. Stay creative, lets try not to loose good people here. We’ll be thinking about you and what we can do to help.

by Paul Ryan - Revolt VIdeo Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:55

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Caption: Video Id: 883 Type: Politube
Embedded video Politube

by tone Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:48

The music is very annoying on that video- it sounds like something from a really old computer game and trivialises the action. News videos don't need music.

by Paul Ryan - Revolt Video Fri Aug 29, 2008 14:32

All I could see was decoys playing water bumpers, allowing the swimmers to reach the objective. There is no music in the second half.

by Mise 7 Sat Aug 30, 2008 15:37

Great video !

This video should be featured .Amazing footage of a very brave action.

Well done to all involved .

Solidarity

by viewer Sat Aug 30, 2008 16:25

This video demonstrates the extraordinary courage of ordinary people against overwhelming odds .I am disgusted by the politicians of this country who are facilitating the rape of the land ,endangering citizens. Shame on Eamon Ryan, remember this is an area of conservation .Now the Sandmartins have all gone their nests destroyed ,these birds are protected under EU law like that means a dam thing in this country . Shell kill with ease.
Corrupt corporate killers,.Who will be next? Keep safe shell to seafarers .
More videos please, God knows we`ll never see it on the RTE.

by lulu Sun Aug 31, 2008 18:57

Great action from some very brave committed people, with great photos and video. Shell, go refine the raw gas at sea!

by Matrin Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:37

Video brilliant it was marvellous and the Music was fantastic you should do some irish music tho seeing as your in the last area that pop music hit the country. Shame that the digger threw all that spoil so close to the individual standing in the way, you would think he could have gotten out of the way.

by John McDermott - www.soldiersofdestiny.org Thu Sep 04, 2008 22:03

I wish there was a thousand more stout hearts in the whole country like these activists.We could bring down this corrupt and self serving government. Well done lads-never falter.!