80 at 80 by Paul Durcan: a poet with a deep understanding
Through a lifetime of immense public and personal crises, through times of uncertainty and loss, Paul Durcan has remained true to his art
Through a lifetime of immense public and personal crises, through times of uncertainty and loss, Paul Durcan has remained true to his art
Durcan’s poems are risk-taking explorations of where tragedy and comedy meet in contemporary Ireland. A selection of his finest work is gathered in a book
An Irishman’s Diary
I wanted Sylvia Plath and Seamus Heaney to come up, with Paul Durcan as back-up. All three came up!
More choice and fewer questions give students ‘vast desert’ of time in well-received exam
McGuinness’s men were long shots to take down the champions in 2014 All-Ireland semis
Poems to be read over the phone to combat isolation as part of Poetry Ireland initiative
Unthinkable: The Kerry ‘eco-poet’ John Moriarty illuminates a better way for humanity, says Michael W Higgins
Jim Gavin’s team is patient, methodical and has no fear of facing packed defences
Northside neighbourhood festival offers programme of 100 weekend events
‘On Christmas Eve there was always a sherry reception for the customers’
I have often spoken about the bond that I felt the Donegal boys had. Pat was the glue
Clifden Arts Festival also pays tribute to artist and writer Tim Robinson
Misunderstood and almost unnoticed, the defender is whatever his county needs him to be
The Irish media’s blanket coverage of the leaving cert is not replicated elsewhere
Donegal doctor Kevin Moran says referees should have power to insist players leave field
Donegal All-Ireland winner has called time on 15 years playing inter-county football
Cillian O’Connor’s contribution impossible to ignore but Robert Hennelly’s selection a disastrous one
If they go missing for a full 35 minutes, would Mayo survive against Dublin or Kerry?
Champions need to step it up to erase bad memories against battle-hardened Donegal
Dublin manager makes no reference to seismic defeat to Ulster side in 2014
Seán Moran and Malachy Clerkin run the rule over a busy weekend of action
Relief as contemporary Irish poet appears but teacher queries range required
Seán Flanagan is delighted and exhausted after two days of writing like a maniac
A comprehensive display from Dublin side leaves outclassed Castlebar deflated
Caddisflies could take a prize for their variation of species
Dublin champions keen to have their big midfielder available for All-Ireland club final
Donegal goalkeeper travelling to and fro from Qatar to aid club’s All-Ireland bid
No selfie or Instagram picture can capture the essence of a person the way a painting can. Here, experienced portraitists give some pointers so you can have a go yourself
Nick Miller was inspired by working in the late Edward McGuire’s donated studio
Manager Andy McEntee credits Paul Durcan with the critical intervention
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices