Northern Assembly minister and Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy was at the Harbour Commissioners offices this week to launch a photographic exhibition on Belfast’s deep sea dockers and the start of celebrations to mark the centenary of the founding of the Irish Transport & General Workers Union (ITGWU).
“And while much of the attention has quite rightly focused on the achievements of the city’s shipyards, the story of the dockers is just as compelling,” said Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy.
“SHIP, the ITGWU / SIPTU and Belfast Harbour Commissioners are to be commended for their efforts to raise the profile of this integral but often forgotten part of Belfast’s maritime story.”
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún along with local representatives Gerry Kelly and Tierna Cunningham were at the launch as was Dessie Cassidy (see photo) nephew of Winifred Carney
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