Paul Durcan
Paul Durcan (1944–2025) was an Irish poet and writer.
Overview
Born at Dublin in 1944, died in 2025.
In detail
Paul Durcan studied at Gonzaga College and University of St. Michael's College. the recorded working language is English and Irish.
Employment is recorded with University College Dublin. Membership is recorded of Aosdána.
Distinctions recorded are Cholmondeley Award and Costa Book Award for Poetry.
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“Paul Durcan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q73270: Paul Durcan
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Durham Bookfest 17 October 2008
Simon James · Paul Durcan | Durham Bookfest 17 October 2008 · CC BY-SA 2.0
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