Spirit of Mother Jones Lives On | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

This year’s Spirit of Mother Jones Festival lit up Shandon’s historic district, celebrating the legacy of labor icon Mary Harris Jones—15 years strong and more vital than ever. With talks, music, films, and community walks, the event connected past struggles to today’s urgent social justice battles. A top-tier lineup—including a Zoom guest union leader—spoke to the enduring power of activism. And in a powerful nod to modern-day champions, the Spirit of Mother Jones Award went to Phil Ní Sheaghdha, head of Ireland’s nurses’ union and trade union president, proving that Mother Jones’ fire still…