This year's James Connolly Lecture will be delivered by Eddie Dempsey, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).

One of the most prominent trade union voices in Britain and Ireland today, Dempsey is known for his sharp political analysis and his advocacy for workers' rights, public ownership and international solidarity. He has become a leading figure in contemporary labour politics and working-class organising.

Free event. No booking required.

Organised by Áras Uí Chonghaile.

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Léacht Bhliantúil Shéamais Uí Chonghaile

Tabharfaidh Eddie Dempsey, Ard-Rúnaí Cheardchumann Náisiúnta na nOibrithe Iarnróid, Muirí agus Iompair (RMT), Léacht Bhliantúil Shéamais Uí Chonghaile i mbliana.

Tá Eddie ar dhuine de na guthanna ceardchumann is mó le rá sa Bhreatain agus in Éirinn sa lá atá inniu ann. Tá cáil air as a ghéaranailís pholaitiúil agus as a abhcóideacht ar son chearta oibrithe, úinéireacht phoiblí agus dlúthpháirtíocht idirnáisiúnta. Is príomhfhigiúr é i bpolaitíocht chomhaimseartha an lucht oibre agus in eagrú lucht oibre.

Free event. No booking required.

Eagraithe ag Áras Uí Chonghaile.

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