Author: 107cowgate
JCS On Anti-Bedroom Tax March
On Saturday 30th March about 2000 people marched through Edinburgh in opposition to the Bedroom Tax. As always the James Connolly Society were there. Ensuring the socialist republican politics of James Connolly are central to political life in Scotland and that Connolly is commemorated everyday through the JCS’ involvement in working class politics. … Continue reading JCS On Anti-Bedroom Tax March
Connolly Cycle Challenge 2013
Registration is now open for this event. For more information and to view FAQ’s section please visit our Connolly Cycle Challenge page.
JCS Affiliates With 1916 Societies
The James Connolly Society Scotland are now formally affiliated with the 1916 Societies. This decision was taken after the most extensive members consultation in JCS history. Our affiliation has now been ratified by the 1916 Societies Officer Board and Coiste. The James Connolly Society looks forward to playing a full and positive part in the continued… Continue reading JCS Affiliates With 1916 Societies
Death of Dolours Price
Statement issued by JCS committee on death of Dolours Price The James Connolly Society is sad to hear of the death of Dolours Price. A committed republican Dolours Price sacrificed much in the struggle for national liberation. During her imprisonment Dolours Price endured a hunger strike which involved over 200 days of force feeding by… Continue reading Death of Dolours Price
Join The JCS for 2013
Happy New year to all James Connolly Society members and supporters. The JCS would like to take this opportunity to thank our activists for all their hard work over the past year. We also appreciate the spirit of comradeship shown during the various strategy discussions which took place over the past year and our recent… Continue reading Join The JCS for 2013
Remember Political Prisoners This Christmas
Thank you to everyone who supported the JCS Welfare Departments Christmas appeal. With the support of our members over 300 political prisoners in 8 different countries were sent specially designed Christmas cards. The JCS would like to wish our members a merry Christmas and a happy New Year and urge everyone visiting our website to… Continue reading Remember Political Prisoners This Christmas
Political Prisoners Christmas Card List
The James Connolly Society Welfare Department will be sending political prisoners a specially printed solidarity greeting card this Christmas. You can help us by making a donation to cover the cost of envelopes and stamps. You can also purchase JCS greetings cards. Below is list of political prisoners who we would ask people to send… Continue reading Political Prisoners Christmas Card List
JCS Welfare Department Christmas Appeal
The James Connolly Society’s Welfare Department are delighted to unveil our new logo. Recently relaunched the Welfare Department logo signifies perfectly the JCS’ commitment to campaign for the freedom of political prisoners. December is traditionally prisoners for republicans and this year the JCS is launching a new Christmas card campaign. We want to send specially… Continue reading JCS Welfare Department Christmas Appeal
Ireland And The Broader Implications Of Scotlands 2014 Referendum
By Jim Slaven The deal between Alex Salmond and David Cameron on the arrangements for the 2014 constitutional referendum has been widely welcomed. Most commentators have focussed on process issues such as timing, number of questions or votes for sixteen and seventeen year olds but there was also a substantial political battle being waged in the… Continue reading Ireland And The Broader Implications Of Scotlands 2014 Referendum
