James Connolly - Family

Family

James Connolly was survived by his wife Lillie and several children, of whom Nora became an influential writer and campaigner within the Irish-republican movement as an adult, and Roddy continued his father's politics. In later years, both became members of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament).

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