Son of Irish immigrants
Childhood Hibs fan
Socialist
trade union organiser
writer and thinker
leader of the Irish Citizen Army raised to resist the police brutality aimed at the workers during the Dublin lockout of 1913
Signatory of the proclamation of Irish Independence
revolutionary and soldier
executed tied to a chair in 1916 for his role in the Easter Rising
Irish National Hero
Hero of the Working Class
largely ignored in his home city
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05-06-2018 06:33 PM #1
James Connolly was born in the Cowgate 150 years ago today
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05-06-2018 06:36 PM #2
James Connolly Stand surely instead of the South Stand?
Sevco fans would love sitting there 😁
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05-06-2018 06:39 PM #4
Tin hat on hear, I have read a great deal about Ireland from 1916 through to the troubles and the peace process, have worked in various cities both North and south, and my grandparents were from dublin.
As a Hibs fan we should always respect our heritage, but I don't want us to be a mini Celtc.
We are an all inclusive club no matter race, creed or religion.
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05-06-2018 06:43 PM #5Elephant StoneLeft by mutual consent!This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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A staunch supporter of the working class whether they be Belfast Protestants or Dublin Catholics
Dont fall for the monstrous untruth that ties people like Connolly to sectarianism , that is one of the main things Connolly fought against ....because he saw Britain dividing the Irish along religious lines in order to divide and rule ....he was fighting for the working class and against imperialismLast edited by Stanton; 05-06-2018 at 06:47 PM.
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05-06-2018 06:45 PM #7This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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the fact that he was the leader of an attempted revolution against the British State during WW1 may preclude the city fathers of Edinburgh ever raising a statue to him though?
I also suppose that he is best known for his contribution to the development of trade unions in the USA and for his role in the Easter uprising, rather than his contribution to Edinburgh life might be a factor too.
Edit: having just been reading more about Connolly, it’s fair to say he contributed on Scottish basis and as a true internationalist.
I’ll raise a glass to him. His book “Socialism made Easy” certainly help focus my adolescent beliefs on the certainty that equality and social justice were worthy causes.Last edited by superfurryhibby; 05-06-2018 at 07:05 PM.
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05-06-2018 06:52 PM #9
Darlington Hibee here is James Connolly featuring on the Durham Miners Banner
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05-06-2018 06:56 PM #10
I'm not disputing what he achieved, my grandfather fought for farm workers rights.
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05-06-2018 07:01 PM #11This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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05-06-2018 07:05 PM #12
I have given an opinion, I love hibernian football club and the ethos of the club (as does Neil). I don't really care about either of the old firm. I detest bigotry.
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05-06-2018 07:11 PM #13
It's time James Connolly was properly recognised in Edinburgh.
He's one of many sons and daughters of the city who rather than being recognised are reduced to footnotes. The easy sell of tartan tat and ghost stories paints the view of the city sold to visitors.PM Awards General Poster of The Year 2015, 2016, 2017. Probably robbed in other years
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05-06-2018 07:11 PM #14This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Last edited by Stanton; 05-06-2018 at 07:14 PM.
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05-06-2018 07:11 PM #15
Edinburgh man, James Connolly wanted to unite all faiths and none under the banner of fairness. He was: a Hibby; an anti imperialist; an anti royalist and an anti capitalist - was and is a hero to many. What’s not to like?😁
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05-06-2018 07:33 PM #19
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A truly great man who died for his beliefs but his legacy now lives on through the rich and hugely respected country of Ireland.
Being a Hibs ball boy and Hibs supporter is the very least of his achievements but nonetheless worth a footnote in his historical relevance.Last edited by The Baldmans Comb; 05-06-2018 at 07:43 PM.
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05-06-2018 07:45 PM #20
This thread should be on the Holy Ground forum rather than the main football forum.
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05-06-2018 07:50 PM #21
I would love to see a film telling his story, especially if they could involve the foundation of Hibs in his childhood.
Does Irvine Welsh not fancy calling some of his Hollywood buddies and getting them on the case?
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05-06-2018 07:51 PM #22This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I dunno. It’s a wee bit like talking about the proclaimers or Andy Murray.
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05-06-2018 07:53 PM #23This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I realise Connolly is a hero to many but I think we should stick to celebrating those that mean something to Hibs for purely football reasons, not trying to associate ourselves with a long gone, potentially divisive political figure.
Let's leave arguments about Irish Political figures to Rantic, irrespective of where they were born or which team they supported as a kid.
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05-06-2018 07:56 PM #24This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Agree he should have more recognition within Scotland and Edinburgh as an important political figure. (Even though i dont think someone who was part of a revolution aginst Britain in the middle of the Great War should be celebrated within the UK.)
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05-06-2018 07:58 PM #25
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Undoubtedly one of Hibernian most famous sons. I was aware of James Connolly's 150th approaching but it went right out of my head today until I saw this thread (thanks Stanton).
What is regularly overlooked is Connolly's support of the suffragette movement and votes for women generally.
The man achieved greatness from humble beginnings.
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05-06-2018 07:59 PM #26This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
While this is definitely veering into holy ground territory, I’d hope everyone is anti-imperialist nowadays.
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05-06-2018 07:59 PM #27Elephant StoneLeft by mutual consent!This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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The Proclaimers are inextricably linked to Hibs through "Sunshine on Leith" & Andy Murray is our countries greatest ever sportsman.
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I find it genuinely sad that some folks can only view Connolly through the prism of old firm jingoism and therefore get all jumpy about celebrating or even being interested in one of Edinburgh's greatest sons, whose entire manifesto was the very antithesis of sectarian nonsense. **** celtic and the huns, they dont get to cast a shadow on the history of our city like that.
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