20th Century Paddy: Music, Community and a Shared Commitment to Ending Homelessness
Musicians, artists and supporters came together to celebrate the life and legacy of Shane MacGowan and to support the work of Dublin Simon Community through 20th Century Paddy, a special album that will donate 50% of its profits to helping people experiencing homelessness.
The project is a fitting tribute to Shane’s extraordinary influence on Irish music, but it also reflects a cause that was close to his heart. A long-time supporter of Dublin Simon, Shane cared deeply about people experiencing homelessness and used his voice to support the fight against it.
Speaking at the launch, CEO Catherine Kenny highlighted the connection between music, community and social change, and the importance of coming together at a time when homelessness continues to affect record numbers of people. “It takes a community to end homelessness”.
We are incredibly grateful to Victoria Mary Clarke, Niall Muckian, everyone at Rubyworks and the many artists who donated their time and talent to the project. Their support will help Dublin Simon continue providing outreach, accommodation, healthcare and housing support to people experiencing homelessness.
20th Century Paddy is a celebration of Shane’s legacy, but it is also a reminder of what can happen when a community comes together behind a shared purpose.
See photos from our launch event where Maia Dunphy, Dave Fanning, Brendan O’Connor and more showed their support for our message that it takes a community to end homelessness.
*Photos: Andres Poveda