‘Security concerns’ cancel Labour plaque unveiling

The Labour Party has insisted “security concerns” led to the cancellation of a centenary commemoration which was due to be held in the town where the party was founded.

Labour has now been accused of “hiding” by an affiliate of the United Left Alliance who held a protest yesterday in Clonmel which was designed to coincide with Labour’s unveiling of a plaque.

Mayor of Clonmel Cllr Darren Ryan was due to unveil the plaque at 12pm to commemorate 100 years since James Connolly and Jim Larkin founded the party.