#No.8 At the Doorstep of the Mine: Olivia and Tish on Protecting Greencastle’s Future

In this episode I talk with Olivia and Tish, two young mums living just a stone’s throw from where the mine and processing plant are planned. Their concerns go far beyond their own families — they speak about the heart of Greencastle itself, where neighbours lean on each other, traditions are carried on, and community is the lifeblood of village life. They share, with warmth and fighting spirit, how the mine threatens not only their children’s health and future, but also the very fabric of this close-knit community. What comes through is their deep love for Greencastle and an unshakable determination to protect both their families and the village they call home. 

SOCIAL MEDIA

https://www.dontmineus.com

https://www.facebook.com/SaveOurSperrins

https://www.instagram.com/save_our_sperrins/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/save-our-sperrins

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-our-sperrins-108907

https://www.youtube.com/@SaveOurSperrins 

https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-n32q3-1939c83

LINKS TO OTHER RESOURCES 

http://caimnetwork.org/mining-in-ireland/

Mining in Ireland is a contentious issue, with 19% of the Republic of Ireland and 27% of Northern Ireland’s land area issued in prospecting licences. While mining companies claim to bring jobs and development, communities like those near Tara Mines and Gypsum Ltd have faced significant environmental and social impacts. Communities Against the Injustice of Mining (CAIM) is an all-island network resisting prospecting and extraction.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/after-the-goldrush-by-gerry-mcgovern/id1681123169

Do Irish people know that Ireland has been selected as a Green sacrifice song for the so-called green technology, renewable energy transition from the beautiful wilds of Clare, Wicklow and Leitrim to the outstanding natural beauty of the Sperrin mountains of Tyrone. Rural Ireland is on Big Mining's chopping block.

This podcast is about the power of community, about how communities of Ireland are organising to stop this disaster happening. For short term returns, the government wants to sell Ireland  to mining interests as silently and quietly as possible. Let's make some noises. We will try to unravel why the Irish government is doing this

GOOGLE LINK TO Greencastle People’s Office -

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cz7FHdUoi5ByxECz7?g_st=ipc