Paul Durcan, born in Dublin in 1944, was a prominent contemporary Irish poet known for his honest and witty poetry. During his lifetime, he published over 20 books and received numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement award at the Irish Book Awards in 2014. His family and the broader literary community mourn his passing, highlighting his ability to transform everyday moments into poetic inspiration. His final collection of 80 selected poems was published to honor his legacy on his 80th birthday, affirming that his distinctive voice will resonate for generations to come.
"In the quiet spaces of ordinary moments, he found inspiration. His body of work was both accessible and deep, and this is shown in his fantastic final selection of 80 of his finest poems, published in celebration of his 80th birthday last year," he said in a tribute.
"With his passing, Ireland has lost one of its most distinctive and authentic voices - and his work, which often turned the mundane into the extraordinary, will live on for generations."
The Poetry Society, which publishes The Poetry Review, described Paul Durcan as 'an extraordinary storyteller'.
His daughter Siabhra said that her father's passing was "very sudden" but that he had been unwell in recent years.
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