Connolly150 are hosting an international conference on James Connolly in Edinburgh on Saturday 2nd June 2018. This conference will bring together speakers from across the world to discuss and celebrate James Connolly's life and ideas. Speaking at the launch in Edinburgh today Connolly150 Director, Jim Slaven said "We are delighted to be announcing this conference … Continue reading Connolly150 Conference
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2018 James Connolly Commemoration
Connolly150 are delighted to have reached agreement with the James Connolly Society to work with them in organising the 2018 James Connolly Commemoration in Edinburgh. The event will be held on his birthday, Tuesday June 5th, at the plaque in the Cowgate which marks Connolly's birthplace at 107 Cowgate. It was important to Connolly150 that … Continue reading 2018 James Connolly Commemoration
Connolly Cycle Challenge 2018
The Connolly Cycle Challenge is a fantastic experience and great way to raise money for charity. Monies raised through the sponsored cycle go towards supporting essential work carried out in Scotland by registered charities working in our community. The 2018 Connolly Cycle Challenge is raising funds for The Connolly Foundation. A not for profit organisation … Continue reading Connolly Cycle Challenge 2018
James Connolly And Us
By Jim Slaven “Of all the men whom I have ever known or could ever read of in a tome of history, there is not one who brought a cleaner soul, a more disinterested enthusiasm or a courage more undaunted to the service of the working people than did James Connolly” – John Leslie June … Continue reading James Connolly And Us
Party Politicians – Noble, Ignoble and Local
Plain Talk By R. Ascal The Czar is dead and the elections are over. The new Czar has issued a manifesto, and Bailie M’Donald is now Lord Provost. The peace of Europe is still maintained, the Nihilists are plotting in silence, and Councillor Waterston has been and gone and done it. A Tory Lord Provost … Continue reading Party Politicians – Noble, Ignoble and Local
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