Connolly Books is back in Essex Street

dublin | miscellaneous | event notice Thursday February 08, 2007 19:40 by Essen CYM - Connolly Youth Movement 43 Essex Street

Big Street Party is planned for our return to Essex Street

Connolly Books and Connolly House have been given a well deserved make-over.
The Communist Party of Ireland has had their HQ at the site since the mid-70's. After a short sint in our temorary office and bookshop in the trendy Bloom Lane we return to our spiritual home in Essey Street Temple Bar.

Dublin Baile Átha Cliath
Friday 23 February, 8:30–10 p.m.
Gala reopening of Connolly House ;43 East Essex Street

Connolly House—home of the Communist Party of Ireland, the Connolly Youth Movement, Connolly Books, the New Theatre and the Progressive Film Club, and meeting-place of the Ionad Buail Isteach and other social and cultural organisations—is reopening following its complete renovation. In addition to its previous resources, Connolly House now adds a coffee bar as well as the CPI Archives (under the direction of a professional archivist).

Address of welcome by the oldest and the youngest member of the party
Short address by the general secretary of the CPI, Eugene McCartan, and general secretary of the Connolly Youth Movement, Gareth Murphy
Formal opening by the national chairperson of the CPI, Lynda Walker
;Live music ;Film show;Refreshments
All are welcome