Edition Bobbett2. Speeches and statements by Elizabeth F. Bobbett
1938 Dublin, Farmers’ conference
Source: Dundalk Democrat, 05.11.1938
Miss Elizabeth F. Bobbett said that the farmers were forced into the position of sending their children of school-going age to work on the farms, because they could not employ labour – and their grown-up sons and daughters had migrated. It was to the immense credit of the young men of Ireland that they did not ask the girls to marry, because marriage in the agricultural community meant nothing more than slavery. While it was proposed to spend half a million on developing the tourist traffic, there was no suggestion of raising money to help the farmers. They should arrange public meetings in the different counties, and, if necessary, have a public parade in Dublin. “We must be put on our feet again,” said Miss Bobbett, “and if we are not listened to shortly we will have to declare a general strike.” The resolution was carried unanimously.