12 Facts About Delia Larkin

Delia Larkin was a trade union organiser, journalist and actress, born to Irish parents in Liverpool, England.

Delia Larkin was influenced by the activities of her brother, James Larkin, to move to Ireland, and was prominent during the 1913 Dublin Lockout.

Delia Larkin was active in Irish trade union activities and was a founding secretary of the Irish Women Workers' Union.

Delia Larkin was born on February 28,1878, in the Toxteth area of Liverpool, England, to James Larkin, a fitter, and Mary Ann McNulty, originally from County Down.

In 1911, Delia became the first general secretary of the Irish Women Workers' Union, which was founded with her brother James Larkin's support.

In 1911, Delia became the first general secretary of the Irish Women Workers' Union, which was founded with her brother James Larkin's support.

Delia Larkin wrote a weekly column for the paper until its suppression by the authorities in 1914.

However, in 1914, Delia Larkin was threatened with legal action by Lady Gregory for using her play, *The Workhouse Ward*, without permission.

Delia Larkin had hoped to raise money with the play to help victims of the Lockout.

Delia Larkin left Ireland to work as a nurse in England before the 1916 Rising and returned in 1918.

Delia Larkin was a committed suffragist and spoke out repeatedly to demand the inclusion of female suffrage in the proposed Home Rule Bill.

Delia Larkin died at home and is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery.