100th Anniversary Easter Rising, April, 2016

The Brehon Law Society helped Friends of Sinn Féin USA mark the 100th anniversary of the Irish Rebellion and honor Irish America’s central role with two events at the historic Cooper Union Hall in New York City.  The two days of celebration were an outstanding success.

Cooper Union PosterWednesday April 27th

LORCAN COLLINS: Author of ‘The Easter Rising’ and founder of the 1916 Dublin Walking Tour.
JAMES CONNOLLY-HERON: Great grandson of James Conolly, author and activist. Founcer of the 1916 Relatives’ Association and the Save More Street campaign.
JOHN SAMUELSEN: President Local 100 TWU NY, and International President of TWU

Thursday April 28th

CHRISTINE KINEALY: Historian and Author, Professor of History Quinnipiac University
GERRY ADAMS TD: President of SinnFéin
TOIREASA FERRIS: Member of Kerry County Council, Mayor of Kerry