Going back to an outrageous incident during the occupation of the beach by Gardaí and Shell security on Friday 22nd, a Garda bearing the number GW198, who refused to identify himself after kicking a young boy on the beach has been accused of assault by his mother who witnessed the whole incident.
Shell to Sea Campaign
Rossport Solidarity Camp Returns to Glengad with a Fresh Call Out for Action
Corrib Gas Project: Garda accused of assaulting boy
Last Thursday (August 21), the day before the alleged incident, Gardaí arrested eight Shell to Sea activists involved in demonstrations at sea at Glengad. Gardaí and Shell security have been maintaining a cordon at Glengad, where Shell contractors are preparing a landfall for the offshore pipeline.
Fishermen refuse to make way for Solitaire
...a Garda Superintendent last night deemed the Corrib gas protest very volatile and called for protestors to take a step back.
Fishermen accused of taking Shells shilling resign from EIFA
Mr Patrick ODonnell told the Mayo Advertiser that the statement gave a totally misleading view of recent events surrounding the Corrib gas project and added that he has been forced to resign from the EIFA to maintain his lawful fishing rights.