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- 1976-2005
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1 file, c. 25 items
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File of letters and cards from poet Paul Durcan to John McGahern. Includes typescript poem by Durcan, "The Wood", and noted as being "For John and Madeline" and sign "Paul March 1976"; Letter dated 17 Jul 1986 following Durcan's move to Dingle after 13 years with the BBC, discusses McGahern's volume "High Ground"; Letter with detailed comments after reading "Amongst Women" (30 Aug 1990); Letter referencing McGahern's speech on the induction of Deirdre [ ] into Áosdána (20 Oct 1997); Letter to Madeline, with good wishes to John as he is away at a reading event (22 Jul 2002); Letter to John McGahern with detailed comments on the passing of his mother, describing her as a small bord (15 Mar 2004); Letter to McGahern with updates from Durcan's recent visit to family in Westport, Co. Mayo and also where he attended a ceremony officiated by Archbishop of Tuam, Michael Neary (6 May 2000); Letter sending "love and admiration" following viewing a TV special dedicated to McGahern. (12 Jan 2005).
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10/05/2022
29/07/2025