One young man who answered the call was a 14 year old boy called Patrick Brennan of D Company 3rd Battalion IRA.

Discussions were underway with the Germans about delivering more arms to Ireland and support for a rising. A distraction to Britain's rear would help their war aims. For others, like James Connolly, they saw a third way. Neither King nor Kaiser but Ireland.

Henry Connolly enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery and rose to the rank of corporal but on Christmas Day 1915 received a battle field commission.Whether due to courage, aptitude or heavy losses in his unit it is not known. But this working class lad from Mohill now held a letter from King George.

With the help of @theirishstory.bsky.social and @msp-archive.bsky.social, friends and family members I have spent the past few months researching my Irish family history.

Starting with the discovery of one address in Ringsend, Dublin I've found a story that starts in a Dublin workhouse...

Thanks to Bolton Socialist Club for hosting me tonight and those who braved the rain to hear me speak about Cuba and special thanks to those who kindly donated to the Cuba Vive medical appeal. @cubasolidarity.bsky.social

Happy birthday to Friedrich Engels

"The education of all children, from the moment that they can get along without a mother's care, shall be in state institutions. The free development of each is the condition for the free development of all."

Thinking back to one of my proudest moments. Making the front page of the Daily Mail for all the right reasons.

@redhen90.bsky.social @strikemap.bsky.social

I have just fed back to Bolton NEU about our delegation. We have unanimously agreed to:
- reaffirm our affiliation to the Cuba solidarity campaign
- send a message of solidarity to the Cuban people and our sister unions
- send an immediate donation of £300 to the Cuba Vive appeal

Cuba Perseveres Amidst Hurricanes, Blackouts, and US Hostility. My article for Labour Outlook

labouroutlook.org/2024/11/13/c...

I will be speaking about education in Cuba later this month.

📍 Bolton Socialist Club
📅 Friday, November 29
⌚ 7:30 pm.

Entry is free, but donations towards the medical aid appeal are welcome.

Education under the US blockade
My report back for The Morning Star from my mission to Cuba delivering aid and learning from Cuban educator.

morningstaronline.co.uk/article/educ...