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Remembering Brendan Kennelly and Máire Mhac an tSaoi– October 18th, 2021

Oct 18, 2021 16:15 By radiokerrypodcast
Remembering Brendan Kennelly and Máire Mhac an tSaoi– October 18th, 2021
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Two of Ireland’s most acclaimed poets passed away over the weekend. Brendan Kennelly died at the age of 85. The Ballylongford native published more than 30 collections of poetry. He was also a former professor of modern English at Trinity College Dublin Máire Mhac an tSaoi (99), was one of the most important Irish language poets of the 20th century. Jerry is joined by Brendan Kennelly's niece and goddaughter, Dr

Mary McAuliffe and by poets Gabriel Fitzmaurice and Paddy Bushe. Together, they reflect on the legacies left behind by both of these incredible talents. Retired councillor Liam Purtill pays tribute to his neighbour, Brendan, who was so proud of being from 'Bally'.

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