The Last Irish Brigadista - An Audience with Bob Doyle

cork | anti-capitalism | event notice Saturday February 10, 2007 00:22 by Tom O'Driscoll

UCC, Cork. Tuesday February 20th. 2007. West Wing 6. 7.30pm.

Bob Doyle, the last remaining Irish Brigadista, will inform and inspire people with his memories of the anti-fascist struggle in Spain. Bob and and the other veterans of the International Brigades have finally got the recognition they deserve but the message he brings is as relevant today in Ireland as it was in Spain in the '30s. Bob will be accompanied by Harry Owens, his long time friend and comrade.

All are welcome and admission is free.

" Bob Doyle's lifelong struggle for freedom and social justice is an inspiration to everyone who wants a better world" - Ken Livingstone.

" Over the past thirty years if has been a privilege to encounter Bob Doyle at various gatherings in London, Dublin and Waterford. I have long admired his zest for life and his willingness to go to any lengths to commemorate his fallen comrades. I am looking forward`to reading his memoir' - Christy Moore.

Bob Doyle's 'Brigadista - an Irishman's Fight Against Fascism' was published by Currach Press in 2006.