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SUMMARY:UN CHARTER - 80th ANNIVERSARY 2025
DESCRIPTION:Eighty years ago\, on 24 October 1945\, the United Nations Charter officially came into effect. The Charter acknowledges that “it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations” to avoid a repeat of the mass atrocities and genocide horrifically perpetrated during the Second World War. The UN is celebrating this 80th anniversary marking the people’s victory in the global struggle against fascism\, which ushered in an era of hope for advances for self determination and human rights with a push to end colonial occupation and domination worldwide. \nFrom an early stage the United Nations came under intense pressure when the big powers formed rival military alliances and blocs to try to bypass its peacemaking vision and principles. Less powerful nations\, such as Ireland\, persevered and prevailed in the face of this. Examples include our Foreign Affairs Minister\, Frank Aiken and his positive role for peace in the UN in the 1950s. His contribution helped the creation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty for realising the goal of nuclear disarmament. \nDespite this type of success the pressure from the continuing bigger power rivalry played its part in tearing the fabric of the Charter apart. Here in Ireland our government has more and more succumbed to this pressure.  Their intention to do away with the UN element of our Triple Lock shows how open they are for us to participate in one of the overseas adventures of the US dominated NATO\, which has been shown to regularly act in breach of the principles of the UN Charter and international law. \nContrary to any logic the Government spokespeople are saying that our Neutrality will not be affected by this . They make statements that ‘we are neutral militarily but we are not politically neutral’. This contradicts the wise adage that ‘war is politics by other means’\, and that adhering to the principle of a State being neutral means that we are enemies of none\, and that we try to maintain friendly relations to all. If a conflict escalates or arises between other States we should remain neutral in that conflict in that we should not support or join in with any of the aggressive activities of either party\, whether they be through financial\, economic\, cultural or military means. \nThis has advantages for peace and security. One is that a neutral country is more favourably placed to promote or make a valuable contribution for the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Another is that we could  offer and deliver genuine humanitarian aid to citizens / residents of either or all the countries adversely affected in the war. Also adhering to a sincere peace policy of pro-active neutrality enables us better to maintain our credibility when it comes to fulfilling our UN Charter obligations when agreed by the General Assembly and the International Court of Justice for taking appropriate and effective actions  as in the ongoing Israeli occupation and genocide in Palestine
URL:http://keepirelandneutral.ie/event/un-charter-day-oct-2025/
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SUMMARY:Assemble to Support the Triple Lock motion\, Galway City Council.
DESCRIPTION:ASSEMBLE TO SUPPORT THE TRIPLE LOCK!\n\n\nMonday 10th November\, at the next Galway City Council meeting Cllr. Aisling Burke (SF) will propose a motion in support of retaining the Triple Lock and Irish Neutrality.\n\n\nCllr. Alan Curran (SD) will second the motion.\n\n\nThe council meeting begins at 3pm and it is important that we have a presence outside the Galway City Council offices\, City Hall\, College Rd.\, Galway city from 2.15pm to lobby councillors as they arrive.\nPlease pass the word as it is important that people turn out to show their support to Keep the Triple Lock\, Keep Ireland Neutral.
URL:http://keepirelandneutral.ie/event/assemble-to-support-the-triple-lock-motion-galway-city-council/
LOCATION:Galway City Hall Council offices\, College Road\, Galway City\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="GAAW":MAILTO:galwayallianceagainstwar@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:LOBBY GALWAY COUNTY COUNCILLORS re: TRIPLE LOCK MOTION
DESCRIPTION:Cllr. Martin McNamara will table a motion at the next Galway County Council meeting on Monday 24/11 opposing the government’s plan to abolish the Triple Lock and with that abandon Ireland’s long-standing policy of neutrality.\n\n\n\n\n\nAlready eight local councils throughout the island of Ireland have endorsed a similar motion. \nIn order that Galway County Council becomes the 9th local authority\, we need to lobby county councillors directly to RETAIN the TRIPLE LOCK\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease attend  at 10.30am outside the Galway County Council buildings\, Prospect Hill\, Galway City \nto LOBBY COUNCILLORS to vote for the motion as they arrive for their council meeting.\n\n\nBring placards/peace flags/ any fliers you want to distribute on neutrality.
URL:http://keepirelandneutral.ie/event/lobby-galway-county-councillors-re-triple-lock-motion/
LOCATION:Galway County Council offices\, Prospect Hill\, Galway\, Prospect Hill\, Galway city\, Galway\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="GAAW":MAILTO:galwayallianceagainstwar@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Neutrality Roadshow - UCD - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:The Neutrality Roadshow Comes to UCD! \nA public meeting on the future of Irish neutrality will take place in Theatre R\, Newman Building\, UCD\, Dublin on Monday the 24th November 2025 at 6pm as part of The Neutrality Roadshow. \nThe event will feature Niamh Ní Bhriain\, Fionn Wallace and the Student Neutrality Front who will speak about the importance of preserving Ireland’s neutrality and the Triple Lock system — which requires UN\, Government\, and Dáil approval before Irish troops can be sent overseas. \nOrganisers from Neutrality Now! say it’s vital for communities to engage in this national conversation as Ireland’s independent foreign policy faces new pressures. \nAll are welcome to attend and take part in an open discussion on Ireland’s role in promoting peace and diplomacy. \nKeep Ireland Neutral – Keep the Triple Lock!
URL:http://keepirelandneutral.ie/event/neutrality-roadshow-ucd/
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SUMMARY:Neutrality Roadshow - Galway
DESCRIPTION:The Neutrality Roadshow Comes to Galway! \nA public meeting on the future of Irish neutrality will take place at O’Eocha Theatre\, University of Galway\, Galway City on Tuesday\, 25th November 2025\, at 6pm as part of The Neutrality Roadshow. \nReserve your space here (free event) \nThe event will feature Niamh Ní Bhriain\, Fionn Wallace and Peadar King who will speak about the importance of preserving Ireland’s neutrality and the Triple Lock system — which requires UN\, Government\, and Dáil approval before Irish troops can be sent overseas. \nOrganisers from Neutrality Now! say it’s vital for communities to engage in this national conversation as Ireland’s independent foreign policy faces new pressures. \nAll are welcome to attend and take part in an open discussion on Ireland’s role in promoting peace and diplomacy. \nKeep Ireland Neutral – Keep the Triple Lock!
URL:http://keepirelandneutral.ie/event/neutrality-roadshow-galway-2/
LOCATION:O’Eocha Theatre\, University of Galway\, Galway City
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SUMMARY:Neutrality Roadshow - Roscommon
DESCRIPTION:The Neutrality Roadshow Comes to Roscommon! \nA public meeting on the future of Irish neutrality will take place in Gleesons Cafe\, Market Square\, Roscommon Town\, F42 WA22 on the 26th November 2025 at 6pm as part of The Neutrality Roadshow. \nThe event will feature Niamh Ní Bhriain and Fionn Wallace who will speak about the importance of preserving Ireland’s neutrality and the Triple Lock system — which requires UN\, Government\, and Dáil approval before Irish troops can be sent overseas. \nOrganisers from Neutrality Now! say it’s vital for communities to engage in this national conversation as Ireland’s independent foreign policy faces new pressures. \nAll are welcome to attend and take part in an open discussion on Ireland’s role in promoting peace and diplomacy. \nKeep Ireland Neutral – Keep the Triple Lock!
URL:http://keepirelandneutral.ie/event/neutrality-roadshow-roscommon/
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