A look back at some of the many highlights of the 2023 Spirit of Mother Jones Festival which finished on Saturday evening July 29th at the Maldron Hotel, Shandon. If anybody has further photographs to share, please email them to motherjonescork@gmail.com.
Many people ask about the source of the wonderful portrait of Mother Jones. It was painted by American artist, Lindsay Hand (https://www.lindsayhand.com/), commissioned by the Consulate-General of Ireland in Chicago.
The original painting is on display in the consulate. We wish to thank artist Lindsay Hand and Irish Consul Kevin Byrne for their permission to use and Rosemary Feuer for all her assistance.
Large numbers attended most of the events during the three days of the Festival. In many instances, we had an international audience present. We had excellent debates, discussions and participation in the proceedings, and the Cork Mother Jones Committee is very grateful for their active and respectful role in the question and answer sessions. Our special thanks to all speakers, musicians, singers and everyone else who gave us their time during the festival.
Thank you all