Pat Ingoldsby
Dublin poet and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby, who passed away at the age of 82, was a beloved figure in Irish arts known for his colorful poetry, children's television shows, and engaging public persona. Born in Malahide in 1942, he transitioned from an insurance clerk to a celebrated radio DJ and playwright, ultimately becoming a prominent voice in Irish literature. Despite facing challenges from polio-related paralysis, Ingoldsby remained active in the literary community, selling his poetry on the streets of Dublin and founding his own publishing house, Willow Publications. His life and work were celebrated in the 2022 documentary 'Being Pat Ingoldsby.'
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Pat Ingoldsby was a poet and children's programme presenter who lived a frugal life in Dublin.
When Pat Ingoldsby met Vivienne – a Dublin love story – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-01
Pat Ingoldsby was a significant influence on Stephen James Smith's life and poetry.
‘I’m just holding a mirror up to the city, trying to tell the truth’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Pat Ingoldsby is described as a maverick Irish poet whose life and work are explored in Seamus Murphy's recent documentary.
Seamus Murphy took his camera from the Rust Belt to Russia. What he saw took him aback – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-15
Pat Ingoldsby was a beloved eccentric uncle and children's entertainer in Ireland, known for his unique approach to engaging with kids.
Ringmaster of a surreal circus that sprang fully formed from his own imagination – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
The recently deceased poet Pat Ingoldsby is quoted in relation to the vagina detector test at the Vatican’s entrance.
The vagina detector test at the entrance to the Vatican is not about to be decommissioned – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
Pat Ingoldsby was remembered at his funeral as 'unaffected and profoundly human'.
Pat Ingoldsby is remembered at his funeral as ‘unaffected, profoundly human’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06
Pat Ingoldsby has died at the age of 82 in a nursing home in Clontarf in Dublin.
Poet and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby dies aged 82 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01