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Thursday January 01 1970

McKearney to Speak at Connolly Commemoration

category national | anti-capitalism | event notice author Saturday April 19, 2008 18:26author by eirigiauthor email press at eirigi dot org Report this post to the editors

Promoting the politics of the Rising

Former hunger-striker and radical trade union organiser Tommy McKearney is to be the guest speaker at éirígí's third annual James Connolly Commemoration on May 10.

McKearney, originally from county Tyrone, spent 16 years in prison for his part in the republican struggle in the Six Counties; during which time he took part in the blanket and no-wash protests, as well as spending 53 days on hunger strike in late 1980 in the battle for political status.

Since his release from prison, McKearney has devoted his time to organising the Independent Workers' Union and writing for several publications, including the republican magazine Fourthwrite.
For a Socialist Republic
For a Socialist Republic

éirígí chairperson Brian Leeson, who will also be speaking at next month's Arbour Hill gathering, said McKearney would be a worthy predecessor to last year's speaker, Bernadette Devlin-McAliskey:

"Tommy McKearney has dedicated his life to the struggle for independence and socialism in Ireland - from fighting the British government from inside and outside of prison, to taking on exploitative bosses through the Independent Workers' Union - it is therefore highly appropriate that he will be giving this
year's James Connolly oration.

"Last year, Bernadette Devlin-McAliskey provided a rousing and inspirational speech and we are confident that this, now annual commemoration can provide a rallying point for all those who believe in implementing the ideals of James Connolly and his comrades.

"I would for appeal for all republicans and socialists to clear their diaries on May 12 and get all along to Arbour Hill."

People are asked to assemble at Arbour Hill Cemetery, Dublin at 3.15pm on Saturday, May 10. All those who wish to remember James Connolly and shape society around his ideas are welcome.

Related Link: http://www.eirigi.org

connolly.jpg

author by claritypublication date Sat Apr 19, 2008 19:08author address author phone Report this post to the editors

neither Tommy McKearney nor Bernadette Devlin McAliskey are members of this group

author by éirígí - éirígípublication date Sat Apr 19, 2008 19:16author address author phone Report this post to the editors

Some photos from last year

A section of Bernadette McAliskey's address can be viewed here

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=OvvM3LP_qGQ

Piper leads parade
Piper leads parade

A section of the crowd
A section of the crowd

Geraldine Dougan lays wreath
Geraldine Dougan lays wreath

Daithi Mac An Mhaistir
Daithi Mac An Mhaistir

Bernadette McAliskey
Bernadette McAliskey

author by Clarifiedpublication date Sat Apr 19, 2008 19:36author address author phone Report this post to the editors

Clarify,

Where has anybody ever suggested that either Bernadette or Tommy are members of éirígí?

If you actually read the text above you will see that no such claim is made. Tommy's profile includes his role in the prison struggle and his role in the IWU. How that can be taken as an implication of membershio of éirígi is beyond me.

Bernadette McAlsikey's attendance at last years commemoration was also as a guest speaker as was Bernard Foxes at their Thomas Ashe commemoration in Sept 2007.

If you take the time to read any of éirígí statements it is abundantly clear when people are speaking as members or as supporters or as guests.

author by Oscuridadpublication date Sat Apr 19, 2008 20:50author address author phone Report this post to the editors

"Tommy McKearney is to be the GUEST speaker...."

That's from the first sentence of the press release. Is that clarity enough Clarity? Methinks you are probably someone who needs things clarified for you quite often

author by Oscuridadpublication date Sat Apr 19, 2008 20:52author address author phone Report this post to the editors

Sorry. I was distracted by all that clarifying.

Meant to say congratulations to éirígí on organising what should be a good comemmoration

Beir bua

BH

author by Socialist Republicanpublication date Sun May 11, 2008 13:15author address author phone Report this post to the editors

Took a stroll along to Arbor Hill yesterday afternoon and thought this was a fitting commemoration of the great man.

McEarney's speech was very good I thought. Thankfully the rain stayed away, it looked like it was gonna lash down.

Anyway, just wanted to say well done eirigi & guests.

author by Caobhinpublication date Mon May 12, 2008 20:55author address author phone Report this post to the editors

Eirigi speech was very good,Tommys was spot on and excellent (Maybe someone could post???), well done to all concerned.

author by Handypublication date Mon May 12, 2008 21:44author address author phone Report this post to the editors

Speeches are on youtube

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