Global Focus: Ireland

Learning Questions

1. Why did Willie return to his family’s farm?
2. What was the town of Maigh Yo’s reaction when Shell Oil proposed their new pipeline?
3. Why were the citizens of Maigh Yo afraid of the proposed pipeline?
4. In 2005, how did the court system react to the citizens’ protest? 
5. How did the Rossport 5 affect the manufacturing of Shell’s pipeline?  What was the alternative measure Shell imposed for the development of their pipeline?
6. Why is Willie considered a courageous man in the town of Maigh Yo?

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