Public meeting on Future of 16 Moore Street

national | miscellaneous | event notice Wednesday August 10, 2005 15:23 by an taisce

Convened by An Taisce: Taylors Hall: 3pm

"The grandson of James Connolly has expressed concern at the condition of No 16 Moore Street, the final headquarters of the provisional government during the Easter Rising in 1916.

John Connolly yesterday described the neglect of the house as "shameful" and said that, despite commitments to preserve the building, it was falling apart before his very eyes.

Mr Connolly, who lives in Bray, Co Wicklow, and who owns a welding and engineering company, said he has observed that the building is missing a substantial number of roof slates, which he fears is leaving the interior exposed to the elements."