James Connolly
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 108 years ago |
| Date of birth | June 5,1868 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | Cowgate |
| Edinburgh | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | May 12,1916 |
| Died | Kilmainham Gaol |
| Dublin | |
| Ireland | |
| Spouse | Lillie Connolly |
| Buried | Arbour Hill Prison, Dublin, Ireland |
| Children | Nora Connolly O'Brien |
| Roddy Connolly | |
| Place of burial | Arbour Hill Prison, Dublin, Ireland |
| Siblings | Thomas Connolly |
| John Connolly | |
| Books | Socialism Made Easy |
| Party | Labour Party |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 415945 |
James Connolly Life story
James Connolly was an Irish republican, socialist, and trade union leader. Born to Irish parents in the Cowgate area of Edinburgh, Scotland, Connolly left school for working life at the age of ten, and became involved in socialist politics in the 1880s.
Govan clashes: Sturgeon condemns 'sectarian' disorder in Glasgow
... The Irish Unity march, led by the James Connolly Republican Flute Band, set off from Elder Park, Govan, at 18:30 but was soon met by a counter demonstration of several hundred people from loyalist groups...
Riot police deployed following Govan demonstrations
... The planned march through Govan, by the James Connolly Republican Flute Band, was met by hundreds of disruptive counter demonstrators...
Riot police deployed following Govan demonstrations
Riot police, mounted officers, a helicopter and dog units were called in following an Irish Unity march and counter protest in Glasgow.
The planned march through Govan, by the James Connolly Republican Flute Band, was met by hundreds of "disruptive" counter demonstrators.
Police said this led to "significant disorder", with Govan Road blocked by officers.
Witnesses reported the use of smoke bombs.
The Irish Unity march was planned to start at 18:30 in Elder Park , Govan. But it was met by a counter demonstration of "several hundred people" from loyalist groups at about 19:00.
Ch Supt Mark Hargreaves said: "Police Scotland has a duty to facilitate processions and any peaceful protest, but this kind of behaviour by persons demonstrating against The Parade is utterly unacceptable.
"It is extremely disappointing to see people acting in this fashion, causing fear and alarm to members of The Public as well as putting many people At Risk . "
He added: "Specialist public order officers in full protective equipment, the mounted section, air support and dog units have been deployed and we are using proportionate tactics to de-escalate The Situation as quickly and safely as possible.
"Police Scotland will undertake a thorough and robust inquiry and take any necessary action against those found to have been causing disruption. "
Glasgow City Council to call Friday Night 's events in Govan "unacceptable".
It continued: "The Council is clear that The Law expects it to facilitate public processions; including those that some people oppose or find offensive.
"However, this cannot continue to be at the expense of the overwhelming majority of Glasgwegians, who want nothing to do with these marches, or counter-protests.
"The City needs and wants fewer marches. We are prepared to consider any action that will protect communities from morons intent on bringing mayhem to The Streets of our city".
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Source of news: bbc.com
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