St Mary’s Academic Explores 1913 Dublin Lock-Out

Dr Ivan Gibbons, Programme Director at St Mary’s University College, Twickenham, is to deliver a talk on the 1913 Dublin Lock-Out at the Luton Irish Forum this Tuesday 24^th September as part of a series of free cultural seminars. The talk will explore the 1913 industrial dispute, known as the Dublin Lock-Out, outlining how the revolutionary potential of the Lock-Out and the Irish Citizen Army self-immolated on the altar of militant Irish nationalism in 1916, dissipating the effectiveness of Irish Labour as a potent political force for the remainder of the twentieth century. Dr Gibbons said, “This is an opportunity to hear an alternative version of the significance of the 1913 Dublin Lock-Out, both immediately afterwards as well as the long-term consequences for Irish Labour.” The talk begins at 7.30pm at the Luton Irish Forum and booking is essential. For more information and to book, please visit the website or email info@lutonirishforum.org