Delia Larkin

Delia Larkin
Larkin in the 1910s
General Secretary of the Irish Women Workers' Union
In office
1911–1915
Succeeded byHelena Molony
Personal details
Born(1878-02-27)February 27, 1878
DiedOctober 26, 1949(1949-10-26) (aged 71)
Resting placeGlasnevin Cemetery, Dublin

Delia Larkin (27 February 1878 – 26 October 1949) was a trade union organiser, journalist and actress, born to Irish parents in Liverpool, England. She was influenced by the activities of her brother, James Larkin, to move to Ireland, and was prominent during the 1913 Dublin Lockout. She was active in Irish trade union activities and was a founding secretary of the Irish Women Workers' Union.

Larkin signing the Women's Anti-Conscription Pledge in City Hall, Dublin

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