The proposal to name the new transport bridge over the river Liffey in Dublin in honour of trade union organiser and 1916 leader, James Connolly, has received broad political support and the backing of numerous prominent cultural figures.James Connolly Bridge campaign co-ordinator, Brendan Carr, said: “In recent days the campaign has met with members of all the political groups in Dublin City Council. The proposal received a very positive response from all the groups.
“The campaign is aiming to garner support from all political persuasions and have the proposal adopted in a non-partisan manner.”
Among the prominent people who have backed the proposal to commemorate the struggles of the working people of Dublin by naming the bridge in honour of James Connolly are singers Christy Moore, Andy Irvine, Mary Byrne and Frances Black; actors Bryan Murray and Gabriel Byrne; comedians Brendan Grace and Brendan O’Carroll; poets Theo Dorgan and Paula Meehan, as well as artist Robert Ballagh and Dublin GAA star Alan Brogan.
The bridge from Marlborough Street to Hawkins Street is due to open next summer, during a year of special significance to the trade union movement as it marks the 100th anniversary of the 1913 Lockout and comes just three years before the centenary of the 1916 Rising
Brendan Carr added: “What we are trying to do is remember the struggle of the people of Dublin 100 years ago and the link we have between 1913 and 1916 is James Connolly.”
To learn more about the campaign and show your support visit the “James Connolly Bridge Campaign” on Facebook or click –http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Connolly-Bridge-Campaign/473354252685931
