The Irish Times

Ciaran Carson obituary: Gifted poet who drew the streets of Belfast with his words

Prominent member of ‘Belfast Group’ of poets which included Seamus Heaney, Michael Longley and Paul Muldoon

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 01:00

Sinéad Morrissey, John Banville and fellow writers salute a great man and a great poet

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 17:20

Former IRA member recalls his role in what he now sees as ineffectual military campaign

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 05:00

‘On Christmas Eve there was always a sherry reception for the customers’

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 06:00

Poet’s collection ‘Geis’ was described as ‘intense and intelligent’ by this year’s judges

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 01:00

Four women and one man will vie for this year’s €2,000 best Irish collection prize

Thu Jan 21 2016 - 06:00

Poets who bear unflinching witness to intricacies of violence, both private and public

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 01:00

The fearless beauty of his poetry shone out of every aspect of the National Concert Hall celebration

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 12:20

Sinéad Morrissey, the city’s first poet laureate, is intrinsically bound to her home place, although her background isn’t quite what you might expect

Sat Aug 17 2013 - 01:00