Only visible from the top deck of a bus, Robert Noonan (1870-1911) the Irish writer and socialist is commemorated by a small and unassuming plaque on 37 Wexford Street, the place of his birth.
Noonan, best known for his novel The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, was the son of Samuel Croker, a retired RIC constable and Mary Croker (nee Noonan). He was a skilled painter, decorator and sign-writer who worked first in South Africa (c. 1888 – c. 1901) and then Hastings, England (c. 1901 – 1911).
To mark the 100th year anniversary of his death, the Irish National Painters’ & Decorators’ Trade Group of SIPTU are organising a talk in Liberty Hall tomorrow evening.
Gis a bell if ye are heading in to this, fascinating book the Ragged Trousered. Interesting to see the Dublin link.
There is a Noonan society on the web. His complete history. Quite interesting.
Just got an email from http://www.philosophyfootball.com. They sell cool political tshirts and such. They are doing 100th anniversary commemorative shirts, mugs and plates for Robert Tressell, believe it or not.
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