An exciting new songbook written over a century by James Connolly will be relaunched in Cork next week along with a CD featuring the songs from the book.

“Songs of Freedom – the James Conolly Songbook”, edited by Mat Callahan with a preface by writer and poet Theo Dorgan and a Foreword by Connolly’s grandson James Connolly Heron will be launched on Wednesday, 2nd October at 6.30pm at Cork City Library.  The launch will be followed with a Concert at the Pavilion, Carey’s Lane (off Patrick Street) (Admission €10).

This is a not to be missed occasion for socialists, music aficionados and historians.  See attached poster for full details.