Fintan O’Toole review in Irish Times July 22nd 2013 on Living the Lockout Lowe, Boss, sound designer Carl Kennedy and costume designer Niamh Lunny are smart enough to allow the house to exert its own grip. They use two high-ceilinged rooms and one claustrophobic corridor to stage three relatively short scenes that, with skilful […]
See the link below for a taster http://audioboo.fm/boos/1509583-citizens-lockout-1913-2013#t=0m1s A six part documentary series narrating the events that led to the labour versus capital conflict in Dublin in 1913, exploring the leaders on both sides and questioning the legacy of […]
Christopher Lee, author of an article on Finglas, County Dublin, in the 1913 Lockout has written an excellent article on events on Swords Christopher Lee, author of an earlier article on Finglas, County Dublin, during the 1913 Lockout has now followed up with an excellent story of events in Swords. Here is a taster: […]
William Partridge, one of the leaders of the 1913 Lockout, was honoured in Inchicore on Friday, July 12th by residents and public representatives in one of many events organised this year by local historian Michael O’Flanagan. Partridge was a key link between the traditional craft unions, the newly organised Irish Transport and General Workers Union, […]
James Plunkett Short Story Award Last Call for Entries The final call for entries is now open. The judge for the 3rd round is Morgan Llywelyn and closing date is August 16th. Details on the Irish Writers’ Union website. Send in your stories now! The competition is kindly sponsored by the 1913 Lockout Commemoration, Dublin UNESCO City […]
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