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 06:45 PM #4This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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05-06-2018 06:39 PM #5
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 #6Elephant StoneLeft by mutual consent!This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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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 07:59 PM #8Elephant StoneLeft by mutual consent!This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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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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05-06-2018 08:17 PM #10
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Surely this thread is a recognition of a socialist who is held in high esteem by many at home and abroad, on his 150th anniversary. Connolly, even in his later years maintained his interest in, and his love of, the Hibs.
Can't see the harm in honouring his memory by having a thread on Hibs.net.
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05-06-2018 08:48 PM #11This 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 06:52 PM #13
Darlington Hibee here is James Connolly featuring on the Durham Miners Banner
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05-06-2018 07:33 PM #16
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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 #17
This thread should be on the Holy Ground forum rather than the main football forum.
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I dunno. It’s a wee bit like talking about the proclaimers or Andy Murray.
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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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05-06-2018 07:50 PM #20
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 10:36 PM #22
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06-06-2018 06:52 AM #24This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuotePM Awards General Poster of The Year 2015, 2016, 2017. Probably robbed in other years
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06-06-2018 07:16 AM #25
Freedom fighter
James connelly was a freedom fighter like many before and after him. Hibs fan and folk singer Kevin gore mentions him other's in this song. https://youtu.be/YnMsX5GZKoo
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06-06-2018 10:03 AM #26
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anybody recommend a decent book about him and/or the events leading to Irish independence?
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06-06-2018 10:49 AM #27
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I know there are a few Republican flute bands still try to get out and annoy people around this time but I don't think they are 'official'.PM Awards General Poster of The Year 2015, 2016, 2017. Probably robbed in other years
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Irelands struggle for independence has NEVER been linked to Catholicism. Prominent Protestants have featured and played most important roles throughout. In fact the RC church was often at odds and in dispute with physical force Republicans.
Prominent Protestants fighting for Ireland against Britain included, Theobald Wolfe-Tone , Robert Emmet , Bulmer Hobson , Countess Markievicz , Jack White ( Deputy to Connolly in the Irish citizen Army ) , Roger Casement ( executed 1916 ) , Robert erskine Childers , Robert Barton , Ernest Blythe , Sam Maguire ( the GAA play each year for the Sam Maguire cup ) , Douglas Hyde ( first president of the Irish Republic ) .....even up to the more recent conflict , Protestants killed fighting on the Irish Republican side include David Russell , John Turnley , Ronnie Bunting , Noel Lyttle and Tom Berry.
Highlighting this fact doesn't fit in with the " sectarian narrative " we are fed by our media.
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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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