Tribute to Emmet’s forgotten working men

IN THIS, the bicentenary of Robert Emmet, it was fitting that one of Ireland’s most charismatic and interesting historical figures should have been commemorated by various cultural events.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2003 - 01:00

The new studies of Emmet by Marianne Elliot, Patrick Geoghegan and Ruan O’Donnell have awakened

renewed interest in him and his motives. Is his reputation a fabrication of narrow-minded 19th century nationalists? Or is it the recognition due to an anti-sectarian champion of universal liberty and democracy?

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CourtsYour ViewPlace: IrelandPlace: DublinPlace: Bully’s AcrePlace: The Royal HospitalPlace: KilmainhamPlace: Parnell Square, Dublin 1Person: EmmetPerson: Robert EmmetPerson: Marianne ElliotPerson: Patrick GeogheganPerson: Ruan O’DonnellPerson: Owen KirwanPerson: Henry HowleyPerson: Fergus WhelanOrganisation: Tailors’ UnionOrganisation: Dublin Council of Trades UnionOrganisation: Irish Congress of Trade Unions
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