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Seán Dublin Bay Loftus RIP

Yakuza · 2010-07-10 15:39:07

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0710/breaking15.html A man ahead of his time when it came to the environment. RIP

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10-07-2010 4:39pm

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Yakuza

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http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0710/breaking15.html

A man ahead of his time when it came to the environment. RIP

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#2 10-07-2010 4:44pm
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A real shame.

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#3 10-07-2010 5:09pm
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Over the last four decades he spearheaded battles against plans for an oil refinery, underground gas caverns and infills.

All of which are currently undergoing preliminary surveys and test drilling. Looks like his battle will be lost (under a green party in government!)

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#4 10-07-2010 5:32pm
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Great guy as Yakuza says, way ahead of his time.

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#5 10-07-2010 10:04pm
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Very sad. A nice man.
R.I.P.

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