Belfast's newest visitor attraction celebrating the life and work of James Connolly.
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Visiting Belfast this weekend?
Call into Áras Uí Chonghaile and discover the story of one of the most important revolutionary figures in Irish history - James Connolly!
⏰Open Saturday 10am-2pm
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From Belfast and Scotland’s 1919 General Strikes to the British Councils of Action in 1920, this talk explores how these struggles shaped the strategies and tactics of workers and the ruling class during Britain’s 1926 General Strike.
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We welcomed a lovely group from Norway to Áras Uí Chonghaile today on their visit to Belfast to learn about the city’s people, history and culture 🙌🏼
Enjoy the rest of your trip, a chairde!
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Bhí @CFeirste istigh linn ar maidin ag baint úsáid as ár seomraí cruinnithe 👏🏼
It was great to have Coláiste Feirste in using our conference space today!
For more info on room hire at Áras Uí Chonghaile, email us on info@arasuichonghaile.com
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It was lovely to welcome the @NITouristBoard NI FAM Trip to Áras Uí Chonghaile today, with a group from the United States education and tourism sectors visiting West Belfast’s peace tourism offering.
Go raibh maith agaibh for joining us 🙌
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⁉️ Did you know?
Áras Uí Chonghaile has modern, fully furnished meeting and event rooms available to hire - perfect for book launches, talks, strategic planning days and board meetings!
Contact us for more information
📧 info@arasuichonghaile.com
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📣SEOLTA | LAUNCHED📣
We were thrilled to have Ardmhéara Bhéal Feirste @RoismairedSF launch our Clár an Fhómhair | Autumn Programme.
We have a fantastic line-up of events rolling out in the coming months!
Have a look 👇🏻
🔗arasuichonghaile.com/events/
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Áras Uí Chonghaile | James Connolly Visitor Centre retweeted
The Network recently came together for a meeting, hosted by network members @JamesConnollyVC & @ACTinitiativeNI. The day focused on oral histories, featured a range of speakers, and included a visit to the new Long Kesh: Inside Out exhibition. Thanks to everyone who took part!
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'The moment the worker no longer believes in the all-conquering strength of the employer is the moment when the way opens out to the emancipation of our class.'
✍️James Connolly, October 1915
Happy #LaborDay to our American brothers & sisters💪🏼
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It was great to welcome the Conflict Legacy Interpretive Network to Áras Uí Chonghaile today 🙌
Go raibh maith agaibh for visiting, we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Áras Uí Chonghaile | James Connolly Visitor Centre retweeted
✊🏿🇮🇪✌🏿 Sarraskiaren 50. urtemugan #Martxoak3 Belfasteko James Connolly museoan presente. Ohore bat da guretzat langileon borrokaren eredu den txokoan Gasteizko #M3MORIA-k leku bat izatea. GRMA!
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#OTD in 1913, the Dublin Lockout began
‘Let them declare their lock-out; it will only hasten the day when the working class will lock-out the capitalist class for good and all’
✍🏼James Connolly
Learn about the Lockout with a visit to Áras Uí Chonghaile: arasuichonghaile.com
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Ongi etorri 👋
Lovely to welcome friends from the Basque Country to Áras Uí Chonghaile today.
Learning more about the life and politics of James Connolly and making use of our audio tour, which is available in the Basque language 🎧
Go raibh maith agaibh as teacht, a chairde!
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Comhghairdeas to @TwuSamuelsen on his appointment as Grand Marshal of the 2027 New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Chairman Sean Lane rightly highlighted John’s “lifelong commitment to working families,” his trade union leadership and pride in his Irish heritage. ☘️👏
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A fascinating discussion with @transportworker International President @TwuSamuelsen & Lorcan Collins, exploring Mike Quill's remarkable legacy, his admiration for James Connolly& his journey from IRA volunteer to becoming one of New York City's most formidable labour leaders.
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Áras Uí Chonghaile | James Connolly Visitor Centre retweeted
"As a kid when the toubles were going on, I was confused and asked my father what it was all about, he said go and read a book, so I did, and I found James Connolly, and it changed my life"
Eddie Dempsey speaking at the James Connolly Lecture at St Mary’s University College
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From Rebel to Union Giant: The Mike Quill Story.
Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelsen and historian Lorcan Collins discuss the remarkable journey of Mike Quill.
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Áras Uí Chonghaile | James Connolly Visitor Centre retweeted
Comhrá den scoth ar Michael Quill “Red Mike”le @TwuSamuelsen agus Staire Bhaile Átha Cliath Lorcan Collins i @JamesConnollyVC Maith sibh
@HarryBeag @uaiartza @WalshCllr @RonanMcL93 @PaulMaskeyMP
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Delighted to host the screening of ‘The Lagan and the Lee’ today in Áras Uí Chonghaile as part of this years @FeileBelfast 🎥
The film documents the continuing relationship between Féile an Phobail and the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival which started in 2009!
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Annual James Connolly Lecture
With RMT Union General Secretary, Eddie Dempsey!
📅Thursday 6th August
⌚️5:30pm
📍St Mary’s University College
One of the most recognisable Trade Union leaders in Britain, Eddie Dempsey will deliver this year's James Connolly Lecture.
@RMTunion @JamesConnollyVC
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