John Connolly’s British Army Service

[In the May/June edition of History Ireland a letter was published which contained a number of errors regarding the army career of John Connolly, brother of James. I wrote a response which was published in the next issue, the text of which is below.] Sir,—With regard to ‘James Connolly in India?’ (Letters, HI 34.3, May/June 2026), John … Continue reading John Connolly’s British Army Service →

James Connolly & Ulysses: A Joycean Walk Through the Workers’ Republic

This walk takes place on Sunday 14 June at 12pm - booking via Eventbrite. I made up a 8-page foldable zine as a flyer and guide. It takes a couple of steps to get it in zine form once printed (both sides). A guide to how to fold and cut is here. A6 16pp Citizen … Continue reading James Connolly & Ulysses: A Joycean Walk Through the Workers’ Republic →

Protesters’ grievances are real — they’re bearing a heavy load

[First appeared in the Irish Examiner, 13 April 2026.] As the dust settles on the recent fuel protests, commentary will invariably focus on images circulating on social media of those at the fringes, in particular the far-right. This is unfortunate, as the pressures faced by those at the heart of the protests are real and … Continue reading Protesters’ grievances are real — they’re bearing a heavy load →