The Board and the staff of the Irish Writers’ Centre are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of treasured Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney. He was a great friend to the Centre and a huge support through the years. We remember him for his gentle nature, generosity of spirit and wonderful contribution to Irish literature. He leaves a remarkable legacy.Seamus was a strong supporter of the Centre and participated in many of our events, most recently the Guinness World Record marathon reading on Bloomsday, 2012. On that occasion, he received a phenomenal reception from all who heard him read.
Jack Gilligan, chairman of the Centre, said: “Ireland and the world have lost a magnificent poet and a true gentleman. The Irish Writers’ Centre offers sincere condolences to his wife Marie and the entire Heaney family. We are thinking of them at this sad time.”
Jack Gilligan, Chairman, Irish Writers’ Centre
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Valerie Bistany, Director, Irish Writers’ Centre.
