Celebrating the Fighting Spirit of Sheila Conroy

Celebrating the Fighting Spirit of Sheila Conroy

In this week’s Sunday Read, SIPTU Deputy General Secretary Ethel Buckley pays tribute to Sheila Conroy, a pioneering trade unionist and feminist. Her story bridges the gap between the ‘old’ and ‘new’ Liberty Hall, symbolising the resilience and determination of women...
Legacy of the Lockout

Legacy of the Lockout

The Great Dublin Lockout remains the seminal event in the history of the Irish working class. That epic struggle also ranks as one of the great battles in the history of the workers’ movement internationally. Until recently, it was viewed as some kind of curtain...