1913 Lockout Tapestry and trade union banners exhibition in Dublin

» Mark Moloney

These commemorations have attempted to connect the events of the Lockout with current issues facing workers

AN EXHIBITION displaying the 1913 Lockout Tapestry and historical trade union banners has gone on display at the National Museum, Collins Barracks in Dublin.

The 'Banners Unfurled' exhibition features the 1913 Lockout Tapestry which is made up of 32 panels depicting scenes from the Lockout story and was created by more than 200 volunteers from 30 different organisations.

The display also features historical trade union banners and reproductions. The two displays opened alongside a new exhibition entitled '1913 Lockout: Impact and Aftermath'.

Launching the exhibition SIPTU General Secretary, Joe O’Flynn, said the Banners Unfurled display was another successful event in the centenary commemoration of the 1913 Lockout.

“These commemorations have attempted to connect the events of the Lockout with the current issues of decent work for everyone, the right of people to join trade union without fear of intimidation and the right to collective bargaining,” he said.

The Banners Unfurled event will run until next Thursday, 17 October. The Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and Sunday 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.