Update to post-
The last Occupy protest camp in the country has been dismantled by gardai and council chiefs. Officials moved in to remove Occupy Galway activists from Eyre Square at about 4.30am on Wednesday. Galway City Council had raised concerns that the camp should be removed before the Volvo Ocean Race grand finale next month (pretty lame excuse).
The Occupy Galway group are the last group still standing in Ireland, today (15th May) is day 215. Occupy Galway began in Eyre Square in October 2011 as part of the global Occupy Movement.
I chatted to a few of them today and had a wander around the camp taking some photos.
They have a good setup; solar power, a meeting room, kitchen, living area, flowers & plants growing, storage room and camping/sleeping area.
Post title is taken from the album 99 Songs For The 99%, a compilation of songs written supporting the protesters.
2 Comments
May 16, 2012 at 12:06 —
Many thanks for posting these. Is there any chance you could link to higher res images? Even if watermarked. Thanks.
May 16, 2012 at 12:58 —
Hi,
I can send all the photos I have via Dropbox this evening if you want. Just e-mail me your details (pacorkatgmaildotcom).
Cheers,
Pa