tree clearance starts ar Tara- Indymedia .ie site is down - help please
Don X | 06.01.2007 20:54 | Culture | Ecology
I have forwarded these messages as the irish indymedia site is down:-
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hilloftara/
There was a thread on Indymedia where Campaign to Save Tara had posted
a call for help and published news stories about recent event, with
pictures. The thread has now been removed. Anyone know what's going on?
http://www.indymedia.ie/article/80437
" in the Tara-Skryne warzone. Serious damage has been done to Rath Lugh, Ardsallagh and Soldiers' Hill (Blundlestown). But we were able to slow down ongoing destruction work to a certain degree with "direct action " messures.
The damage to Rath Lugh is the heaviest loss we had to accept. And I have the feeling tree felling and earth-removal from around Rath Lugh has not been concluded yet. I will post more information about Rath Lugh including pics over the next couple of days.
The only area still undamaged so far is a Coillte plantation known is Lismullin Woods near Rath Lugh. The Gabhra runs through those woods, and a base camp is under in the plantation to serve as last line of defence for our archaeological and historical heritage within the Tara - Skryne Valley.
Please, if you got the time, head out to this camp, or the nerve centre of the Vigil on Tara Hill, and play your role in our defensive war for our heritage and culture. Basic food supplies are always needed and welcome. "
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hilloftara/ There was a thread on Indymedia where Campaign to Save Tara had posted
a call for help and published news stories about recent event, with
pictures. The thread has now been removed. Anyone know what's going on?
http://www.indymedia.ie/article/80437 " in the Tara-Skryne warzone. Serious damage has been done to Rath Lugh, Ardsallagh and Soldiers' Hill (Blundlestown). But we were able to slow down ongoing destruction work to a certain degree with "direct action " messures.
The damage to Rath Lugh is the heaviest loss we had to accept. And I have the feeling tree felling and earth-removal from around Rath Lugh has not been concluded yet. I will post more information about Rath Lugh including pics over the next couple of days.
The only area still undamaged so far is a Coillte plantation known is Lismullin Woods near Rath Lugh. The Gabhra runs through those woods, and a base camp is under in the plantation to serve as last line of defence for our archaeological and historical heritage within the Tara - Skryne Valley.
Please, if you got the time, head out to this camp, or the nerve centre of the Vigil on Tara Hill, and play your role in our defensive war for our heritage and culture. Basic food supplies are always needed and welcome. "
Don X
Homepage:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hilloftara/
Comments
Hide the following comment
Motorway opponents protest against felling of Tara trees
07.01.2007 12:32
Sending out an urget call for help
Jan 3 - The first demonstrators jump the fence and run towards the machines
There's a hole in the bucket
Another action...
More concerned citizens, decide to go home early
Some delicate archaeological tools on display
Taken from national monument Rath Lugh, looking down at motorway land take
Part of a triple beehive souterrain system - scheduled for demolition
Army in waiting - construction depot set up before PPP contract signed
Route of M3
10:28 Wednesday January 3rd 2007
Opponents of the new M3 motorway in Co Meath have mounted a demonstration in the Tara-Skryne valley today to protest at the felling of trees along the route of the proposed road.
The protestors are accusing the National Roads Authority of tearing down mature trees at several sites on the route, including the historic Rath Lugh area.
The National Roads Authority has defended the work, saying it is part of normal preparations for the motorway project.
The authority also says it is currently the best time of year to carry out the work without disturbing the local wildlife
[See images at
See also:
Irish Times: Protesters bring temporary halt to work on new M3 motorway (4 Jan)
Irish Independent: Tara protesters disrupt work on M3 (4 Jan)
Irish News: M-way protestors vow to save Tara heritage site (4 Jan)
Irish Times: Call for an end to clearing of trees near Tara (6 Jan)
Campaign to Save Tara