Category: History Published Date Written by James Connolly
In this article James Connolly explains the limitations of parliamentary actions and the need for a mass industrial and political movement to transform society. As the example of the Irish Labour Party in power demonstrates, holding office in no guarantee of guaranteeing change in the interests of working people.
Category: History Published Date Written by James Connolly
International Women's Day: This article, which was published in the Workers' Republic in September 1915 demonstrates Connolly's ideas around the treatment of working women in Ireland. Specifically the way that women were exploited by capitalism. On International Working Women's day some 97 years later these ideas have lost none of their power and clarity.
Category: History Published Date Written by Harry Whittaker
Last Updated on Friday, 24 February 2012 18:20
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Category: History Published Date Written by Harry Whittaker
It happens every July - the marching season. Through the streets of cities in Northern Ireland and Scotland the Orange Walks take place, come rain or shine.
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Category: History Published Date Written by Harry Whittaker
Last Updated on Friday, 17 February 2012 18:37
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