2015 International Political Prisoners Christmas Appeal

October 29, 2015October 26, 2017 107cowgate

The James Connolly Society Welfare Department will again be sending solidarity cards to political prisoners throughout the world this Christmas. Last year we sent out over 1000 cards to political prisoners in many countries including Ireland, the United States, the Basque Country, Palestine. Each A5 card is inscribed with the message: Revolutionary Greetings from the James… Continue reading 2015 International Political Prisoners Christmas Appeal

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1916 Societies National Draw

October 20, 2015November 2, 2018 107cowgate

1916 Societies National Draw tickets are now available in Scotland. Tickets can be purchased from JCS members throughout Scotland and online below. Tickets are £5 each or three for £10 1st Prize £500 2nd Prize £250 3rd Prize £250 Draw will be made on November 15th 2015. One Ticket- £5 Three Tickets- £10

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Connolly Conference 2015

August 28, 2015August 28, 2015 107cowgate1 Comment

This years Connolly Conference takes place in Edinburgh on Saturday 10th October. This is a great opportunity for political activists to come together to discuss strategy and debate events. This year we have sessions on: Ireland 100 years after the Rising Connolly’s legacy in Scotland And special guest Dave Douglass (National Union of Mineworkers) speaking… Continue reading Connolly Conference 2015

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JCS Statement on 29th Annual James Connolly Commemoration

May 21, 2015May 21, 2015 107cowgate4 Comments

The 29th annual James Connolly commemoration will be held in Edinburgh’s Cowgate on Saturday 6th June at 1pm. This event is held on the same weekend (the nearest Saturday to Connolly’s birth in the city) every year. The commemoration takes the form of a wreath laying ceremony with non-party political speakers and live music. The… Continue reading JCS Statement on 29th Annual James Connolly Commemoration

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JCS 2014 Christmas Appeal For Political Prisoners

November 14, 2014October 29, 2015 107cowgate

The James Connolly Society Welfare Department will again be sending solidarity cards to political prisoners throughout the world this Christmas. In 2012 we sent out over 1000 cards to political prisoners in many countries including Ireland, the United States, the Basque Country, Palestine. Each A5 card is inscribed with the message: Revolutionary Greetings from the… Continue reading JCS 2014 Christmas Appeal For Political Prisoners

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JCS Christmas Appeal For Political Prisoners

November 5, 2013November 14, 2014 107cowgate1 Comment

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The 27th Annual James Connolly Commemoration – Video

June 20, 2013 107cowgate

The 2013 James Connolly Commemoration held on June 8th at Connolly’s birthplace in Edinburgh. Organised by The James Connolly Society Scotland and the 1916 Societies.

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Happy Birthday James Connolly

June 5, 2013June 5, 2013 107cowgate

Happy Birthday James Connolly. There can be no better day to launch our Let Us Rise Social History Project than on Connolly’s birthday. Our social history project, Let Us Rise, aims to raise awareness and advance understanding of the history of Edinburgh’s Little Ireland and the place of the James Connolly Society within that community.… Continue reading Happy Birthday James Connolly

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Connolly Cycle Challenge 2013- Photos

May 21, 2013October 29, 2015 107cowgateImage

Some images from the Connolly Cycle Challenge 2013. Well done to everyone who participated in the cycle on the wettest day of the year! Thank you to all the support workers and everyone who sponsored the cyclists. The Connolly Cycle Challenge is just one of the commemorative events the James Connolly Society Scotland and the… Continue reading Connolly Cycle Challenge 2013- Photos

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Video For Connolly Cycle Challenge 2013

April 16, 2013October 29, 2015 107cowgate