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# extinction rebellion

Last week
24th September 2023 - 30th September 2023
# climate protest
Two Extinction Rebellion protesters who locked themselves to Dáil gates in 2019 spared jail
The duo argued that they used ‘non-violent direct action’ because of Government inaction on climate change.
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Sep 28th 2023, 10:11 PM
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September 2023
# extinction rebellion
Dutch police deploy water cannons against climate activists blocking motorway in major protest
Many protesters had come equipped with umbrellas and donned bathing suits or waterproof coats in preparation for the police water cannons.
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Sep 9th 2023, 1:50 PM
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2023
# climate action
Extinction Rebellion protest Irish investment conference to stop funding of 'climate chaos'
The entrance to the conference was blocked by protesters who poured “oil” on themselves and lay on the ground.
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May 18th 2023, 12:17 PM
# Earth Day
Extinction Rebellion stages 'slow cycle' in Dublin city calling for action on biodiversity loss
Separately, an Irish member of controversial anti-fossil fuel group Just Stop Oil has defended the group’s actions.
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Apr 22nd 2023, 2:57 PM
# climate action
Extinction Rebellion ‘to temporarily shift away from public disruption’ tactics
Activists have gained notoriety for blockading train lines, airports and roads, causing chaos for commuters.
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Jan 1st 2023, 7:52 PM
Last year
2022
# Courts
Extinction Rebellion activists guilty of graffiti attack on Dept of Foreign Affairs
The two activists were spared jail sentences but both have to pay €2,000 fine and a further €2,000 to the State.
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Jul 12th 2022, 5:58 PM
# extinction rebellion
Environment protesters hold 'dead canary' protest seeking biodiversity protection
The protesters are calling on the Government to introduce a “Biodiversity Act” to protect Ireland’s wildlife.
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Jun 8th 2022, 12:09 PM
All time
# Glasgow
Five people arrested as hundreds of activists march in COP26 protests
Two of the arrests took place after a number of officers were sprayed with paint.
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Nov 4th 2021, 6:44 AM
# Courts
Extinction Rebellion activists in court over alleged graffiti attack at Dept of Foreign Affairs
They were charged with criminal damage at the department building.
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Sep 7th 2021, 3:06 PM
# London
London's Tower Bridge blocked by Extinction Rebellion protesters
XR campaigners have blocked the landmark to demand the UK government divest from fossil fuels.
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Aug 30th 2021, 5:09 PM
# extinction rebellion
Climate activist spared trial over graffiti attack on government building
Extinction Rebellion Ireland members staged a protest outside the courthouse in support of Orla Murphy.
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May 25th 2021, 5:43 PM
# Graffiti
Extinction Rebellion protester held in prison after refusing to stay out of Trinity College Dublin
The man has accused Trinity College of not tackling climate change.
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Dec 21st 2020, 3:40 PM
# extinction rebellion
Beloved Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus to continue role, as Ozil offers to pay full wages
The dinosaur mascot will continue despite reports to the contrary.
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Oct 6th 2020, 7:21 PM
# London
10 days of Extinction Rebellion demonstrations end with naked protesters and graffiti of Churchill statue
At least 648 people have been arrested during the environmental action.
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Sep 10th 2020, 10:37 PM
# Climate Change
Seventy two arrested as Extinction Rebellion protesters blockade newspaper printers
The action was condemned by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Sep 5th 2020, 3:28 PM
# extinction rebellion
Climate activists glue themselves to the ground in London and block road around Parliament
Extinction Rebellion and Animal Rebellion marked the third of 10 days of disruption in the city.
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Sep 3rd 2020, 12:24 PM
# Climate Change
Several arrests at Extinction Rebellion protests in London
Thousands of campaigners descended on Parliament Square this afternoon.
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Sep 1st 2020, 5:10 PM
# climate action
Extinction Rebellion digs up Cambridge college lawn in environmental protest
Extinction Rebellion cited the college’s ‘ties with fossil fuel companies’ in its reasoning.
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Feb 17th 2020, 10:20 PM
# London
Extinction Rebellion activists anger motorists as traffic blocked in London Fashion Week protest
A taxi driver shouted “Just f****** move” to a samba band which stood in front of cars playing music.
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Feb 15th 2020, 3:21 PM
# climate action
Extinction Rebellion activists canvass in Dublin ahead of General Election
Canvassers said they were not recommending any particular political party on doorsteps.
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Jan 26th 2020, 6:30 PM
# Sticky Situation
Extinction Rebellion protesters who glued themselves to London train spared jail
The trio claimed it was justified because of the threat of climate change.
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Dec 19th 2019, 3:18 PM
# extinction rebellion
Mermaids at Leinster House as protest calls for end to overfishing
“The oceans are dying before our eyes – we should be doing everything we can to reverse this situation before it is too late.”
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Dec 9th 2019, 2:01 PM
# Protest Camp
Extinction Rebellion: Parks chief was worried removal of Merrion Square camp would look 'aggressive'
The camp was set up by protesters during a week of demonstrations last month.
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Nov 26th 2019, 12:05 AM
# Roger Hallam
Extinction Rebellion hits out at co-founder after he calls Holocaust 'just another f**kery in human history'
In an interview, Roger Hallam compared the Holocaust to other historical massacres.
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Nov 20th 2019, 10:43 PM
# Climate protests
Ban on Extinction Rebellion protests was unlawful, UK court rules
It follows a ban on protests in Trafalgar Square during two weeks of demonstrations in October.
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Nov 6th 2019, 1:09 PM
# dáil gates
Protesters plan 'bikini & shorts' protest over Taoiseach 'positive' climate change remarks
Varadkar said one of the benefits to climate change is warmer winters.
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Nov 4th 2019, 11:47 AM
# Leeson Street
Extinction Rebellion activist arrested following 'bloody' protest outside Dublin's Clayton hotel
An Garda Síochána said it responded to a “theft incident” at a hotel in the Dublin at approximately 1.30pm.
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Oct 30th 2019, 4:50 PM
# London
Extinction Rebellion activist in custody after climbing London's Big Ben
Tree surgeon Ben Atkinson (43) evaded police for more than three hours after climbing the scaffolding.
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Oct 18th 2019, 9:43 PM
# tube disruption
Several arrests as angry London commuters drag Extinction Rebellion protesters from roof of train
The protesters were holding a banner which read: “Business As Usual = Death”.
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Oct 17th 2019, 8:56 AM
# extinction rebellion
Extinction Rebellion launching legal action against police over London protest ban
Activists continued protests in the capital in defiance of the police order today.
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Oct 15th 2019, 10:35 PM
# Court
Extinction Rebellion: Former Irish Paralympian denies charge of gluing himself to plane at London City Airport
James Brown entered a not guilty plea at Westminster Magistrates’ Court
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Oct 12th 2019, 11:57 AM
# CLOSED HOUSE
Leinster House cancels Open House participation after Extinction Rebellion protest
Five protesters were arrested last night after chaining themselves outside the gates.
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Oct 11th 2019, 3:34 PM
# extinction rebellion
London Police say more than 1,112 arrested in climate change protests
This morning protesters blockaded the BBC’s central London headquarters.
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Oct 11th 2019, 2:47 PM
# climate action
Extinction Rebellion protesters have covered government climate department building with scientific papers
The papers were stuck to the department’s walls with paint rollers.
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Oct 11th 2019, 1:50 PM
# Protests
Arrests as Extinction Rebellion activists target London’s City Airport
A man grounded a Dublin-bound flight this morning after disrupting passengers.
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Oct 10th 2019, 4:16 PM
# extinction rebellion
Cyclists blocking traffic in Dublin city as part of climate change protest
The demonstration has been organised in support of Extinction Rebellion.
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Oct 10th 2019, 8:34 AM
# Climate Change
Extinction Rebellion activists bring protests to Penneys and Brown Thomas
The demonstration is part of a week-long climate change protest by the group.
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Oct 9th 2019, 2:47 PM
# Climate Change
Extinction Rebellion protesters moved by gardaí during sit-in outside Dáil
The demonstration is part of a week-long protest by the group.
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Oct 8th 2019, 6:56 PM
# extinction rebellion
Climate change protesters in London defy police orders by gluing themselves in place
Prime Minister Boris Johnson described activists as “unco-operative crusties”.
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Oct 8th 2019, 5:56 PM
# rebellion week
276 people arrested during Extinction Rebellion protests in London
Climate protests were held in cities around the globe today.
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Oct 7th 2019, 10:02 PM
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