Paul Durcan

Inspirational and rebellious both in spirit and poetry, you will be missed by me but your poetry will continue to speak to generations.

Sincere condolences to all Paul’s Family including his relatives here in Turlough where his father’s family came from. May his inspired and gentle soul rest in Peace. His beautiful poetry is his legacy 🙏❤️

Sympathy to all the Family R.I.P.

Condolences to all family members and relatives on the passing of Paul
May he Rest In Peace

Sincere sympathy to Paul’s family and friends on his sad passing. We were privileged that he stayed with us a few times while walking the Western Way. A joy to have in our home and some great conversations.
May the Light of Heaven shine brightly on his lovely soul and may he rest in eternal peace.
“A life that touches others goes on forever “.
Rest easy Paul.

Met Paul a few times, gentle and kind. Sympathy to his relatives.

Wife who smashed Television gets jail. Hearing my own voice read this aloud was the epiphany that opened the door to awareness of the power of modern poetry. I couldn’t understand why I laughed uncontrollably. Such was your power of satire and comedy. I followed your pillar of fire and was finally glad to meet you not once but twice. A humble warm non assuming but thoroughly engaging being . You shall be remembered wherever dawn ,sunrise ,beauty and Ireland are spoken in any seamless string of retheric. Go rest in Peace Paul and entertain the angels.

From the Pat Kenny radio show The R392 road between Lanesborough and Mullingar
May the planners never widen you never flatten you never take the kinks out of your hair – Your up hill and down Dale ankle length hair.
May you rest in peace Paul.⁹

My sincere sympathy to all of Paul’s family on his sad passing. I have fond memories of chatting with Paul on many occasions. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Paul’s family and friends. I had the best night at the Town Hall in Galway years ago, when Paul was promoting the brilliant “Cries of an Irish Caveman” – he was very funny and so talented. May Paul Rest in Peace 💜

Lovely memories of Paul visiting Gavins Cafe in Bridge Street Westport for his favourite cappuccino. It was always a the pleasure to have his company with his wit knowledge and humility and he will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Rest in Peace Paul and sincere condolences to all your family.

Thank you for your poetry, Paul

One of my favourite poets.Rip

So Sorry to hear of Paul’s passing,deepest sympathy to the Durcan family.
Lots of lovely memories of Paul popping in for a chat and a coffee,thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to all the Durcan family and friends,who can ever forget Paul’s haunting voice and content,he was a man of peace and deplored political violence on this island,he was active on the peace train,he is at peace now,Fear no more the heat of the sun nor the furious Winter rages RIP

Condolences and sympathies to Paul’s wife Nessa, her family Siabhra, Sarah and Michael and their extended families. I would have met Paul several times and know my parents Vincent and Ann Bourke was very fond of Paul. He will be missed by many in the Westport locality, may he rest in peace!

Sincere condolences and sympathy to Paul’s family friends and many admirers on his passing RIP. He will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of meeting and hearing him in this life. Paul will live on in eternity through his majestic poetry.

Sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of Paul
what a great poet he was all
May He Rest in Peace

A startingly innovative poet whose words weaved his native Mayo and his adopted Dublin into a beautiful basket of multicoloured fragrant layers. Heaven will be brighter. Ar Dheis De go raibh a hanam

Thanks for your verse and your quirky way Paul. I especially enjoyed your contributions to the Pat Kenny show over the years and possibly most of all your wonderful imaginings of an aged and indignant Dev lookin out the window of the Aras horrified at the sight of an utterly changed ireland. Rest in peace paul and May your sweet music roll on