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Funeral of Brendan Kennelly takes place in Kerry

Tributes have poured in for the celebrated poet and novelist, who died peacefully on Sunday.

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Oct 20th 2021, 1:00 PM

President leads tributes to 'two great poets' Mhac an tSaoi and Kennelly

Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, the President described both poets as “two great figures” of Irish poetry.

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Oct 18th 2021, 8:57 AM

Celebrated poet Brendan Kennelly dies aged 85

During his lifetime, Kennelly wrote over 20 books of poetry, along with plays, novels and criticism.

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Oct 17th 2021, 8:20 PM