The Spirit of Mother Jones Festival

Shandon, Cork City, Ireland

Spirit of Mother Jones festival 2014 in Pictures

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Admin

A selection of photos taken at the Spirit of Mother Jones Festival, Cork 2014.

Ann Rea, Cork Mother Jones Committee and Firkin Crane with colleague from Firkin Crane. Photo: Jimmy Thomson.

Evening music session at the Maldron. Pic: Jimmy Thomson.

Music at the Maldron. Photo: Jimmy Thomson — Music at the Maldron with Ray Barron and Two Time Polka. Photo: Jimmy Thomson

Members of the Lions Youth Band, Cheshire

James Nolan — James Nolan of the Cork Mother Jones Committee, photo taken during visit to the Lord Mayor of Cork, Mary Shields at Cork City Hall. Photo: Jimmy Thomson.

Anne Scargill and Betty Cook, Women Against Pit Closures at the Firkin Crane with Yorkshire Mother Jones banner. — Anne Scargill and Betty Cook, Women Against Pit Closures at the Firkin Crane with Yorkshire Mother Jones banner. Photo: Jimmy Thomson

Dave Hopper, Durham Miners Association with Michael Lally, Cork Mother Jones committee with presentation of framed scroll from the miners - at the Mother Jones Plaque, Cork. — Dave Hopper, Durham Miners Association with Michael Lally, Cork Mother Jones committee with presentation of framed scroll from the miners – at the Mother Jones Plaque, Pic: Jimmy Thomson.

Niamh — Niamh who operated video camera, sound and stills throughout the festival. Photo: Richard T. Cooke

Ger McCarthy — Committee member Ger McCarthy distributing shots of whiskey for a toast to Mother Jones at the Garden Party in the Butter Market.

unknown — Local residents. Photo: Richard T. Cooke

John O'Keeffe group — John Nyhan who assisted with the music events with friends at the Mother Jones Garden Party.

Jimmy Crowley group — Jimmy Crowley with Committee members Richard T. Cooke (left) and William Hammond and friend at the Maldron.

James Goltz from the USA enjoying the songs of Jimmy Crowley at the Maldron. Pic: Richard T. Cooke

Committee member and website organiser John Jefferies enjoys a quick meal during a break in proceedings. — Committee member and website organiser John Jefferies enjoys a quick meal during a break in proceedings. Photo: Richard T. Cooke

Ailbhe Mahony, member of the Cork Mother Jones Committee distributing shots of Irish whiskey for the toast to Mother Jones on Mother Jones Day. — Ailbhe Mahony, member of the Cork Mother Jones Committee distributing shots of Irish whiskey for the toast to Mother Jones on Mother Jones Day. Pic: Richard T. Cooke

Jimmy Crowley — Cork troubadour / song historian Jimmy Crowley, a true Cork legend, entertaining people at the Maldron Hotel. Photo: Richard T. Cooke

Mother Jones 2014 Days 2 to 4 070 — Geraldine McCarthy (centre) and Michael Lally of the Cork Mother Jones Committee receiving pennant and presentation from the Lions youth Band, Cheshire at the Mother Jones Garden Party, Cork. Photo: John Jefferies

Mother Jones 2014 Days 2 to 4 048 — Ladies in appropriate period dress with members of Cork Shawlies at the Mother Jones Garden party at Cork Butter Market. Photo: John Jefferies.

Mother Jones 2014 Days 2 to 4 052 — Lions Youth Band, Cheshire perform at the Mother Jones Garden Party, at Cork Butter Market, Shandon. Photo: John Jefferies

Mother Jones 2014 Days 2 to 4 055 — Some of those enjoying the Cork Mother Jones Garden Party. Despite rain showers the event was well attended and enjoyed by all. Photo: John Jefferies

Mother Jones 2014 Days 2 to 4 069 — Members of Lions Youth Band making presentation to Cork Mother Jones Committee with Ailbhe Mahony, Geraldine McCarthy and Michael Lally of the committee. Photo: John Jefferies.

Mother Jones 2014 Days 2 to 4 061 — Ladies in appropriate period dress with members of Cork Shawlies at the Mother Jones Garden party at Cork Butter Market. Photo: John Jefferies.

Mother Jones 2014 Days 2 to 4 038 — Anne Scargill from Women Against Pit Closures, Yorkshire with Trevor Quinn, SIPTU and Cork Mother Jones Committee. Photo (c) John Jefferies

Tadhg O'Sullivan, Allihies Copper mining museum who spoke on the mining links with Butte, Montana. — Paul Winter, Orgreave Truth and Justice campaign who spoke following the showing of the Yvette Vansons film “The Battle for Orgreave”.

Mother Jones 2014 Days 2 to 4 009 — Betty Cook (left) with Anne Scargill, both of the Women Against Pit Closures group Yorkshire, UK. Photo: John Jefferies

Mother Jones 2014 Days 2 to 4 012 — William Hammond of the Cork Mother Jones Committee introducing a musical act at the Firkin Crane centre. Photo: John Jefferies.

Mother Jones 2014 Days 2 to 4 025 — Dave Hopper (2nd from right) of the Durham Miner’s Gala with fellow members, along with friends from Co. Meath.

Mother Jones 2014 Days 2 to 4 030 — Anne Scargill and Betty Cook of Women Against Pit Closures (both in green) with their Mother Jones banner join with US women miners from West Virginia and the Mother Jones banner at the Firkin Crane. Photo (c) John Jefferies

Mother Jones 2014 Day 1 069 — Lord Mayor Mary Shields with three members of the Spirit of Mother Jones committee – James Nolan, Cllr. Ted Tynan and Michael Lally at the Lord Mayor’s chambers, City Hall.

Mother Jones 2014 Days 2 to 4 013 — Tadhg O’Sullivan of Allihies Copper Mining Museum who spoke of links between those mines and the mining area of Butte, Montana.

Mother Jones 2014 Day 1 031 — Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Mary Shields with James Goltz from Mount Olive, Illinois (burial place of Mother Jones). Photo (c) John Jefferies

Mother Jones 2014 Day 1 010 — Women from Yorkshire at Cork City Hall. L-R: Lynn, Betty Cook, Anne Scargill and Sue.

Mother Jones 2014 Day 1 022 — Filmmakers Lamprini C. Thoma (centre) and Nicos Ventouras from Greece meet Lord Mayor Mary Shields at City Hall.

Mother Jones 2014 Day 1 014 — Anne Scargill and Betty Cooke at the Spirit of Mother Jones Festival in Cork, 2014.

Claire McGettrick speaking at the Firkin Crane yesterday

Luke Dineen — Luke Dineen during his talk about the Cork Harbour Soviet during The Spirit of Mother Jones Festival 2014

Gareth Peirce arriing at the Firkin Crane theatre, Cork yesterday

James P. McCarthy (left) with his wife Anne and Richard T. Cooke at the Maldron Hotel yesterday

Mother Jones 2014 Day 1 008 — Cllr Ted Tynan and Jim Goltz from Mount Olive, Illinois

Mother Jones 2014 Day 1 011 — Women from Yorkshire at Cork City Hall. L-R: Lynn, Betty Cook, Anne Scargill and Sue.

Mother Jones 2014 Day 1 007 — Filmmakers Lamprini C. Thoma and Nicos Ventouras from Greece at the Spirit of Mother Jones Festival.

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