Clodagh Finn: Why do GAA clubs still honour pro-slavery John Mitchel?

A wave of anti-racist protests has led to calls to remove several statues including one of John Mitchel. Is it also time to rename the GAA clubs called after him? asks Clodagh Finn
Clodagh Finn: Why do GAA clubs still honour pro-slavery John Mitchel?
Sat, 13 Jun, 2020 - 10:00
Clodagh Finn

Do GAA clubs named after John Mitchel need a name change? asks Clodagh Finn

The statue of John Mitchel in Colman’s Park, Newry, Co Down: Petitions asking that it be removed have 1,000 signatures.
The statue of John Mitchel in Colman’s Park, Newry, Co Down: Petitions asking that it be removed have 1,000 signatures.

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