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The Cork Guinness Jazz Festival

The Cork Guinness Jazz Festival

For just four days in October the city of Cork is transformed into a swinging Jazz festival. Taking place over the October long weekend the Cork’s Guinness Jazz festival is a great place to experience some of the best jazz music from all over. More than 120 different jazz acts will be performing on 28 stages, which will be set …

Senator Mark Daly Calls For Seanad Mast Debate

Senator Mark Daly Calls For Seanad Mast Debate

Senator Mark Daly called for the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to explain to the Seanad the sitting of mobile telephone masts in Kerry and nationwide. He mentions the Annascaul ’stand-off’ in particular.  Please see the following:
From The Seanad Debate 23 Sept 09:
Senator Mark Daly: “…Will the Leader invite the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to the …

Annascaul Children Fight Tetra Ireland This Community Week

Annascaul Children Fight Tetra Ireland This Community Week

While towns and villages around the country celebrate ‘Community Week’, the small rural community of Annascaul is truly united with the spirit of resistance and solemn determination.
The village has been the scene of community protests for several weeks as locals struggle to stop the erection of a 15 metre tetra mast in the heart of their picturesque village.
Besides the harmful impact …

Annascaul In ‘David and Goliath’ Struggle With Tetra Ireland (Threefold)

Annascaul In ‘David and Goliath’ Struggle With Tetra Ireland (Threefold)

A letter posted to TD’s and press today (16 Sept 09):
“To Whom It Concerns,
The Annascaul community is involved in a ‘David and Goliath’ type struggle against the erection of a 15 metre Tetra mast in the heart of our village.
Please read the attached letter that outlines the concerns of the Annascaul community.
For press info and image resources see the …

Residents Oppose Threefold Tetra Mast In Annascaul

Residents Oppose Threefold Tetra Mast In Annascaul

An Board Pleanála have overturned the ruling of Kerry county council who refused permission to erect a massive 15 metre high tetra mast within 100 metres of inhabited buildings in Annascaul.
An Board Pleanála’s OWN inspector strongly recommended against placing the tetra mast at the site located in the heart of Anascaul village. Specifically the site is located on an old …