Edition Bobbett2. Speeches and statements by Elizabeth F. Bobbett

1968 Rathdrum, Meeting of the National Farmers’ Association

Source: Wicklow People, 16.03.1968

Miss Elizabeth F. Bobbett, prior to presenting the plaques, said the function was to honour those who took part in the farmers’ rights campaign, and it was a great honour for her to be asked to make the presentation. Rathdrum had many historic relations with efforts to help the farming community, being situated within a few miles of Parnell’s home. Parnell was the champion of Irish farmers, having urged farmers to keep a firm grip on their homesteads. He also supported the efforts of the Land League.

Further, in reference to Rathdrum, Miss Bobbett recalled that, in 1937, the farmers of Wicklow staged a march in Rathdrum, and several of the sons and daughters of those people were present at that function to receive a token of their esteem for carrying on the fight for farmers’ rights. They all appreciated their self-sacrifice in the march and in going to jail to uphold justice for the farmers. Miss Bobbett then presented the following members, who served prison sentences with their plaques: Laurence Bourke, Andrew Byrne, Liam Clarke, Christopher Connolly, Harry Cullen, John Hamilton, Thomas Norse, Peter O’Toole, Geo. Power and Ronald Valentine.

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This volume of Elizabeth F. Bobbett’s writings and speeches is divided into four parts. The first section comprises 321 texts written by her. The second part contains 150 speeches and statements by Bobbett, most of which were published in newspapers. Part 3 contains 727 texts written about Bobbett by contemporaries of her or addressed to her. Finally, Part 4 is a collection of 50 source texts that are important for understanding Elizabeth F. Bobbett’s activism. Parts 3 and 4 will be made available online in March 2027.

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Elizabeth Bobbett: Speech in Rathdrum, Meeting of the National Farmers’ Association, 1968, in: Peter Moser (ed.), In her own Words. The Writings of Elizabeth F. Bobbett (1898-1971). Farmer, Feminist and Public Figure, Bern, 2026, https://www.histoirerurale.ch/editions/pages/bobbett/1968-03-16-472.html, consulted on .

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