The 8th annual Spirit of Mother Jones Festival and Summer School continues today (Saturday, 3rd August) and the main events finish tonight, However there will also be an evening with the talented Stan Notte on Sunday night at Maureen's Bar, John Redmond Street. Spirit of Mother Jones festival and summer school events for Saturday 3rd … Continue reading Day 4 of the Spirit of Mother Jones Festival & Summer School 2019
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Day 2 of Spirit of Mother Jones Festival & Summer School
The 8th annual Spirit of Mother Jones Festival and Summer School continues today and until next Saturday night. Below you will find today's programme. Spirit of Mother Jones Festival and Summer School on Thursday 1st August. The Radical Irish Diaspora 11:00 a.m. Lorraine Starsky “In the Footsteps of Mother Jones - The Life and … Continue reading Day 2 of Spirit of Mother Jones Festival & Summer School
The Ballymurphy Massacre
The Ballymurphy Massacre Saturday morning 3rd August at 10.30am Firkin Crane Theatre. On Saturday morning 3rd August , Briege Voyle will speak about what has become known as The Ballymurphy Massacre. Briege is the daughter of Joan Connolly. Joan, a mother of eight was shot dead by the British Army’s Parachute Regiment on Monday August … Continue reading The Ballymurphy Massacre
Fords:- Memories of the Line
Fords – Memories of the Line Maldron Hotel, Friday August 2nd 2019 at 5.00 pm. A Documentary by Frameworks Films and Ford Ex-Workers’ Group. This documentary was shown at the festival in 2018. Unfortunately many people were unable to gain access last year. Following many requests it will be repeated. The Fords factory became synonymous … Continue reading Fords:- Memories of the Line
“A Plastic Ocean” at the Spirit of Mother Jones Festival and Summer School 2017.
Plastic Ocean - floating plastic The Cork Mother Jones Committee will screen the stunning environmental film “A Plastic Ocean” at the sixth Spirit of Mother Jones festival on Thursday afternoon 3rd August 2017 at the Firkin Theatre in Shandon. While many regard tackling climate change as being vital to the survival of the planet, other … Continue reading “A Plastic Ocean” at the Spirit of Mother Jones Festival and Summer School 2017.
Mother Jones on Irish radio Documentary
Mother Jones with Chicago union leader John Fitzpatrick From the opening voice of Mother Jones speaking of labour unity in her final days to the closing lines of "She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes", Mother Jones: America's Most Dangerous Woman a documentary produced by Sorcha Glackin for a documentary on Newstalk … Continue reading Mother Jones on Irish radio Documentary
