James Connolly pioneered the building of the socialist movement in Ireland, was a leader of the 1913 Dublin Lockout and a key figure in the 1916 Irish Rebellion. He made an immense contribution to Irish politics and his influence continues to be important today.Celebrate Connolly's 150th anniversary with Shaun Harkin, Editor of the newly published The James Connolly Reader. The Reader is a new collection of some of Connolly's most insightful writing.