i am so sad that Pat has passed, but uplifted and consoled by the happy memories I have of him and our shared experiences of debate, discussions, memories of our old school (St malachy's) and shared humanistic and socilaist/Fabian values. Not to mention good food and lashings of ginger beer -or was it red wine. Goodbye to a wonderful friend, and love and kindest thoughts to Julia, Annie and Rachel. From Brian Hagan