“The great only appear great because we are on our knees – let us rise”. The quote – also used by Jim Larkin – appeared in Connolly’s article on Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee visit to Ireland. His portrait is flanked by the tricolour and the starry plough. “Sponsored by trade union group”, painted by Digger. Beechmount Avenue, Belfast.
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Copyright © 1981 LC
Rolston 1991 p. 95 gives 1982.
peter moloney collection 