Patrick Kavanagh

Patrick Kavanagh

poet Ireland

Patrick Kavanagh was a renowned Irish poet and novelist, celebrated for his poignant reflections on rural life and the complexities of human desire. Born in 1904 in County Monaghan, Kavanagh's work often explores themes of love, longing, and the struggles of the working class. His most famous poem, 'The Great Hunger,' delves into the emotional and social constraints faced by men in rural Ireland, capturing the essence of repressed desires within the context of a rigid social order. Kavanagh's lyrical style and deep introspection have left a lasting impact on Irish literature, marking him as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century.

Born on Oct 21, 1904 (120 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
9,258
Power
9$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 2 6.50 0.15% +20% 5,030,000 9,258 $5,100 9$
Totals 2 5,030,000 9,258 $5,100 9$
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Ireland Ireland: Patrick Kavanagh was a beloved poet known for his canal bank poems. 8

Gillian Wharton John Ryan Michael Leunig
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: One enlightening billboard outside a church in Mount Merrion – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Patrick Kavanagh's dedication to Brendan Behan led to a complicated relationship between the two. 5

Frank Mcnally Brendan Behan John A Costello Anthony Cronin Tommy Smith
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Frank McNally on how a book inscription came back to haunt Patrick Kavanagh – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Patrick Kavanagh is famous for once not attending a dance and later became involved in a ballet production as its author. 7

Patricia Ryan John Ryan Samuel Beckett Aj Potter Archie Potter Joanna Marsden Anthony Cronin Brian O Nolan Brendan Behan Nadine Legat Joan Moriarty Patrick Collins
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ballet Go Backwards – Frank McNally on Patrick Kavanagh’s short-lived career as a dance librettist – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Patrick Kavanagh was barred from Smyth's pub during a confrontation with Brendan Behan. 5

John Murphy Niall Egan Paul Martin Bill Martin Brendan Behan Brian O Nolan Joe Gaffney Hugh Courtney
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘If we keep knocking down places like Smyth’s, soon there’ll be nothing interesting left for tourists to visit’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Patrick Kavanagh wrote about the observance of Lady Day and its significance in Irish culture. 6

Thomas Carroll Daniel Tighe Pope Benedict Xv Chevalier De Latocnaye
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Examining the rise and fall of the ‘Portiuncula Indulgence’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: The poet Patrick Kavanagh is forever linked to Dublin’s Grand Canal, wanting to be remembered with a simple seat 'for the passerby' at Baggot Street bridge. 9

John Coll Carolyn Mulholland John Mcdonagh Niall Gaffney Mary Lavin
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Poet Patrick Kavanagh’s regular haunt along Dublin’s Grand Canal gets face lift – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Patrick Kavanagh is a poet and novelist whose statue is located along the Grand Canal in Dublin. 9

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Widened and enhanced walkway along Grand Canal weeks away from completion – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: After visiting the Patrick Kavanagh Centre in Inniskeen, Co Monaghan, I repeatedly read the masterpiece In Memory of My Father. 7

Deirdre Mam Rita Seamus Heaney Edvard Munch Francis Bacon Amelia Stein Jm Barrie Connie Maguire
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Preventing Mam from accepting a hug from a friend at my sister’s funeral will haunt me forever – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Patrick Kavanagh was involved in the Bloomsday events and 'rescued' the door from 7 Eccles Street. 7

James Joyce Leopold Bloom Harriet Shaw Weaver Adrienne Monnier Sylvia Beach Joseph P Walshe Flann O Brien Anthony Cronin John Ryan Tom Joyce Aj Leventhal Jim Norton
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Bloomsday was a sporadic, boozy and ill-mannered affair before becoming an annual event in 1994 – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: The author hoped that Patrick Kavanagh would appear on the exam paper. 7

Mr Joyce Derek Mahon
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘I’m running on adrenaline ... Albufeira, we’re coming for you!’ – The Irish Times