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Seamus Heaney (1939-2013)

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Lia Mills

Even if we didn’t know Seamus Heaney, we felt we knew him. Not only for the poems, or the commentary, but for the generosity of his presence. He was a man you’d see regularly at festivals and readings. He made his … Continue reading →

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“Modern Ireland has Nothing to Inspire Modern Writers” (2)

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Lia Mills

Thinking about responses (both verbal and online) to the previous post, “Modern Ireland has Nothing to Inspire Modern Writers”, I realised that I had more to say on the topic.  Too much, probably, so I’ll confine myself to what seems … Continue reading →

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