Plaque for Connolly

An initiative led by local residents of Charlemont Street and further afield: Big plans ahead to have a whole festival with music, food, invited speakers, as well as a memorabilia display, a bronze plaque unveiling for James Connolly, and another plaque for the civilians killed around the area too,  as well as a host of talks and seminars based around the 1916 revolution in the local community centre, in the lead up to the 2016 Centenary.

Charlemont Street and its surrounding area is steeped in history. From the early exploits of the Irish Citizen Army and their shoot-out with the Forces of the Crown in the Portobello pub, to the achievements of Dr.Kathleen Lynn and fFrench Mullen, and to our former resident, revolutionary socialist republican, and signatory of the 1916 proclamation, James Connolly.

The 1916 Centenary is approaching fast, and with it brings an opportunity for the residents of Charlemont Street, and people further afield, to remember the sacrifice made by the brave men and women who fought during the 1916 Revolution, and those who gave their lives in defence of the Irish Republic.

Please support us as we mark this special occasion with debate; music; art; culture and remembrance.

Tony Nicoletti
Lorcan Collins