Solidarity – History – Music – Action
Festival Program 2026
Céad míle fáilte to all guests, delegates, and comrades. We hope you enjoy a weekend of learning, remembrance, and celebration.
SIPTU Dan Shaw Road, Commons Rd, Navan, Co. Meath – C15 TR28
Entertainment (venue TBC)
Balreask Arms function room
Question Time
Theme: Housing, industrial relations, EU
Moderator: Leonie Cooper
Panellists:
- Tiernan Murray
- Carol Mc Sherry
- Darragh Ó Dúil
Venue: Loughran & Sons, Trimgate St, Navan – C15 FR58
Band + Briana Corrigan (formerly of The Beautiful South, now solo)
Monument Ceremony – 15:00
- March to the monument
- Bands: Navan Samba Band + ICU Band
- Wreath laying for all deceased comrades
Speakers
- John King – General Secretary, SIPTU
- Sarah Woolley – General Secretary, BFAWU
- Jim O’Brien – Retired Political & Trade Union Activist, local artist
Musical tributes
- Niamh Parsons – Bread and Roses
- Annie Galligan & Choir – The Red Flag (to the tune of O Tannenbaum)
McCabe’s
- Food and traditional music
- Transport from Crossakiel to Navan
Departure from Coach Park Zone 16 → Balreask, Navan
Departure from Balreask
Live Music
Briana Corrigan
Saturday Night Live
One of Ireland's most distinctive voices, Briana Corrigan brings the festival to life on Saturday night at Lockie's in Navan. A night of music, solidarity, and celebration in true Red Flag spirit.
Calling all International Trade Unionist and Socialist
Committee
Organising Team
Jim Connell Booklets
Download our commemorative publications celebrating Jim Connell's life and legacy.