last year it was a bit of a fiasco here in ireland: plenty of people gathered, danced, sung and marched only to be greeted by the water cannon (first time it was used in irish state, but had been used many times in north) back in mayday 2002 was another violent day, as the cops here went completely mad beating peaceful protestors despite acting without garda numbers on (an illegal act), despite beating peaceful people, many of whom were not even at the RTS, none of the gardaí were charged in court. thats justice for you?

was a lead up discussion to last years EASA @ la condition publique

heres the origins of mayday (many languages, including greek)

and to finish up, you can listen to a bit of music from riotfolk