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Tue 06 Jun 2007Gardaí in clashes at pier over Corrib gas surveyGardaí, north Mayo residents and opponents of the Corrib gas project were involved in a physical confrontation at Pollathomas harbour last night, which led to a number of injuries being sustained and one arrest.The dispute arose over attempts by contractors for Shell E&P Ireland to make preparations for survey work in Sruwaddaccon Bay. The company says it was trying to place a Portaloo on Pollathomas pier for surveyors, but residents say that the contractor was attempting to cross private land.