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The legacy Mike Quill left on unions in New York

From a small village in Kerry to the streets of New York, one Irish emigrant would go on to bring...

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15.17 25 Mar 2026


The legacy Mike Quill left on unions in New York


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15.17 25 Mar 2026


From a small village in Kerry to the streets of New York, one Irish emigrant would go on to bring the world’s most powerful city to a standstill.

Mike Quill wasn’t just a trade union leader, he was a revolutionary shaped by Ireland’s Civil War, who fought for workers’ rights, racial equality and dignity on the job. His legacy would even earn the respect of Martin Luther King Jr.

Seán is joined to discuss by Lorcan Collins, who runs 1916 Walking Tours.


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