What is recorded here
This gold commemorative plaque records: To the memory of James Connolly born 5th June 1868 at 107 Cowgate renowned international trade union and working class leader founder of Irish Socialist Republican Party member of provisional government of Irish Republic executed 12th May 1916 at Kilmainham Jail Dublin
James Connolly was a prominent trade unionist and socialist who played a crucial role in Ireland's Easter Rising of 1916, leading to his execution and cementing his status as a republican martyr.
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