Bob Doyle, the only surviving Irish veteran of the International Brigades, author of “Brigadista – an Irishman’s fight against fascism” will speak at a Public Meeting in the City Hotel, Quay Street, Sligo on Thursday 14th September at 8.30.p.m.
The event is one of a number being organised by the Connolly Forum in Sligo to mark the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the Spanish Civil War.
Harry Owens will also speak at the meeting and Councillor Declan Bree, of the Connolly Forum will preside at the event.
Everyone is welcome to attend.