The 1st April 2011 saw the second anniversary of the death of Pat Murphy. A valued comrade, long-time shop steward, trade union activist and stalwart of the Larkin Centre for the Unemployed.  In the 80s Pat came up with a "novel" solution for the then rampant unemployment—work. It was "novel" because most politicians, including those on the left, as well as many "community" leaders, believed mass unemployment was an inevitable and ineradicable feature of the the Irish economy and communicated that view to the society around them.  Pat and his colleagues helped set up hundreds of one-person businesses and co-operatives—many still going strong.  The Larkin Centre continues that work today. One of the projects currently being developed by the Centre is "The Pat Murphy Community Garden" which is being constructed at Newcomen Court in Dublin's North Strand, where Pat lived for many years.    Attached is outline of the project which, although well underway, requires further funding to be brought to completion. This is an appeal for funds for the project to those who knew Pat, who worked with him or who were influenced by his radical philosophy.

All donations, large or small, should be made out to:

Anne Flannery,
C/O The Larkin Centre,
57-58 North Strand Road,
Dublin.  

If you have any questions about the life and work of Pat, please email conor.lynch@virgin.net.