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Imagine in 1919 having a coffee in the Shannon View Cafe after just had a Turkish bath next door whilst Limerick had just declared itself soviet.
Different times, different times.
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#OTD A century ago today, one phase of worker militancy ends in Limerick, but another is set to begin #History #Ireland #LimerickSoviet100
5 May The Military Commandant, General Griffin, revokes the Order declaring Limerick a Special Military Area - in accordance with his undertaking to the Strike Committee that if there was a return to work, followed by seven days of calm in the city, he would revoke the it. 1/
#OTD In Limerick, strike is over but the city awaits the Military Commandant General Griffin's next move #History #Ireland #LimerickSoviet100
It is Monday, 28 April 1919, and all the remaining strikers have resumed work. Limerick United Trades and Labour Council decides not to join in the national honouring of May Day on 1 May. 1/
27 Apr. General Griffin’s concessions on freer movement around the city and pressure from the Bishop and Mayor- on behalf of the employers - have had their effect. The Strike Committee issues a proclamation calling for a full resumption of work throughout the city. 1/
A century ago... The famous War Poets and artists who patrolled Limerick during the Soviet... #History #Ireland #LimerickSoviet100
The biggest contingent of British military serving in Limerick during the Soviet was the 3rd Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers. They had been posted to the city in November 1917 for internal security duties and by July 1918 they numbered about four thousand troops. 1/
#BreadNotProfits what a great theatrical experience! Well done Mike Finn and @GunaNuaTheatre and Cleeves factory, stunning venue.. we need a conversation in Limerick before any decisions made about it but MUST be protected as cultural space #LimerickSoviet100
By a happy coincidence of events the Limerick Soviet made headlines and news in newspapers and cinemas are throughout the world. In April 1919, an intrepid flier named Major J C P Wood intends to fly the Atlantic from East to West, using Limerick as his departure point. 1/
1) In the context of all the fantastic #LimerickSoviet centenary commemorations, here is an article in Soviet newspaper Izvestiia celebrating the events in Limerick from May 1919
#OTD A hundred years ago today, intense establishment pressure on the workers' representatives weakens their resolve to continue the Limerick Soviet. #History #Ireland #LimerickSoviet100
24 Apr The Catholic Bishop, Doctor Hallinan and the Mayor, Alphonsus O'Mara, begin a round of shuttle diplomacy. They meet the strikers and the national union leaders. Then they have a lengthy meeting with General Griffin. 1/
Great report on the events of @LimerickSoviet from @VirginMediaNews #History #Ireland #LimerickSoviet100
VIDEO: #Limerick is marking 100 years since a people’s revolt against the introduction of martial law. Workers took over the running of the city in 1919, in what’s become known as the #LimerickSoviet
@EricGClarke @LKSoviet100 @limericksoviet @cianplk @LimerickMuseum
A number of events are being held to commemorate the centenary of the Limerick Soviet 1919 & on tonight's #RTENationwide we find out about this intriguing part of Limericks history, Monday 15th April @RTEOne 7pm & RTE+1 8pm @rte @LimerickSoviet @LimerickCouncil @limerickhour RT
A fascinating period in our recent history.
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100 years ago today, A revolution in #Limerick We look back on the events of 1919 to see how “The Limerick Soviet” came about And we see how it is being remembered today on @RTENationwide this evening (Monday) at 7pm on @RTEOne Pla.RT
On this day, 100 years ago, British troops have encircled Limerick with barbed wire, checkpoints and even put tanks on the bridges across the Shannon #OTD #history #Ireland #LimerickSoviet100
15 Apr As British troops tighten their grip on Limerick, barbed wire barriers, checkpoints and even tanks have appeared at the city’s perimeter and on the bridges across the Shannon. Within the city, though, the worker’s Soviet is in full control and there is a festive atmosphere
'We make bread not profits' - when Irish workers took on an empire. Celebrating 100 years since the Limerick Soviet: my latest in @M_Star_Online
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https://t.co/bnLYqb23KT
The difference a Century makes. Sarsfield Bridge, Limerick 14 April 2019... and 1919. #LimerickSoviet100
The difference a Century makes. Sarsfield Bridge, Limerick 14 April 1919... and 2019. #LimerickSoviet100
Mike McNamara, current President of Limerick Council of Trade Unions and I pay our respects at the grave of John Cronin, his predecessor 100 years ago. #LimerickSoviet100
And there's our Limerick colleague Mike McNamara. Great stuff! #Limerick #Centenary #LimerickSoviet100 https://t.co/tJKmJzYw5a
4 April The Prison Governor, AF Falkiner, is suspicious about why Robert Byrne has resumed eating and why the Infirmary doctors are slow to certify that he is medically fit to return to prison. He believes the staff cannot be trusted and some may be in contact with Republicans
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