Atheist Ireland protect Free Speech in Ireland again.

[Half Nelson]

Well despite the failed but persistent efforts of groups like "Youth Defence" the meeting went ahead and was actually very successful. The small room was filled beyond expectations and it was covered by a lot of media presence.

About 40 people, mostly over 50, attended the public meeting as well as a large media contingent.

After a week of tv, radio, press and internet publicity this was the outcome. Nitschke should have booked Croker.

[nozzferrahhtoo]

Considering when Atheist Ireland put out the call for a venue they were looking for a room where they could hold a workshop for "about 14 people" then this was a room filled, as I said, "Beyond expectations and it was covered by a lot of media presence."

The latter half of that sentence being supported also by your quote from the Irish Times.

I see the Chairman of Atheist Ireland standing in the photo too. Well done Atheist Ireland for foiling Youth Defenses attack on Free Speech.

[imokyrok]

It would seem we are not the only loony country in the EU.

Spain has a blasphemy law on the books, too : Pharyngula