A new documentary on everyone’s favourite Hibernian F.C supporter….
Connolly and I spoke again in 1907 at an Italian Socialist meeting early one Sunday morning….I asked Connolly “Who will speak in Italian?” He smiled his rare smile and replied “We’ll see. Someone,surely.” After we had both spoken they called a recess and gave us coffee and cake behind the scenes, a novel but welcome experience for us. Stale water was the most we got elsewhere! Then, we returned to the platform and Connolly arose. He spoke beautifully in Italian to my amazement and the delight of the audience who viva’d loudly.
-Taken from The Rebel Girl by Elizabeth Gurley Flynn. First published 1955.
Spotted this in Look Left magazine, a new documentary on the life, times and legacy of James Connolly is to get its world premiere screening on September 12th in Liberty Hall.
It comes from Brian O’ Flaherty, and the list of contributors includes everyone from Colm Meaney to Fintan O’ Toole. Of particular note is this following line. The film includes original music contributions from Christy Moore, Andy Irvine, Adrian Dunbar, Paul Cleary and Jimmy Kelly.
Tickets can be picked up from Liberty Hall, apparently. Expect a full house.
This new documentary on the life and work of James Connolly, made by Brian O’Flaherty, will have its world premiere in Liberty Hall on 12 September and will then be shown every day for the following week. Admission €10.
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A wonderful detail – have never been aware that, our good James Connolly.
Connolly is still keeping an eye on the goings on at Liberty Hall. http://www.photopol.com/picture/connolly_1000.jpg
What the hell happened to the Connolly film that we were all encouraged to give money to. Website appears to have disappeared. Rascal films were making it.
Saw a story that it was been delayed, it has been in production for about 5-6 years but now all references seem to have disappeared
^ Shane, very good question!
I remember even being given flyers for that on a demo once.
He was an advocate of Esperanto as well. Universala lingvo por internacia solidareco
Anyone go to this?
I landed down yesterday about 7 to get a ticket(had to meet someone else, planned to get back for the start).
The theatre wasn’t open but the security guard in Liberty Hall claimed there was no film on.
Craic now apparently is that it is being shown at the Mansion House this weekend (Saturday at 11)
All seems a bit well…….all over the shop to me. If I get confirmation of that we’ll stick it up. I found out the same way as you, via staff at Liberty Hall.
The revolution will not be televised, if you will………..