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“The Irish people will only be free, when they own everything from the plough to the stars”

Quote by James Connolly

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James Connolly was an Irish political leader born on June 5, 1868, and died on May 12, 1916. He was a prominent figure in the Irish nationalist and socialist movements, playing a significant role in the planning and leadership of the 1916 Easter Rising. more

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