Theo Dorgan
Theo Dorgan is an acclaimed poet and novelist from Ireland, who has been a close friend of Eavan Boland, and has highlighted her contributions to women's rights in literature and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated literary landscape.
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Recent news mentions
Theo Dorgan spoke at the event honoring Brendan Behan.
Brendan Behan’s family ‘extremely proud’ as plaque is unveiled outside his childhood home in Dublin – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-07
Theo Dorgan worked with Lambert on The Great Book of Ireland and came to have a great affection for him.
Artist, teacher and co-editor of The Great Book of Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Theo Dorgan is a poet who will read at the Five Lamps festival.
Ricky Gervais, the Game and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
Guests include Claire Keegan, Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Micheál Ó Conghaile, Alan Titley, Jan Carson, Claire Kilroy, Léonor de Récondo, Azouz Begag, Véronique Ovaldé, Camille Laurens, Maram al-Masri, Éric Fottorino, Catherine Morency, Peter Sirr, Theo Dorgan, and Hugo Hamilton.
Kelly McCaughrain on Carnegie Medal shortlist – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Theo Dorgan noted that Eavan Boland's work was often overlooked in a male-dominated literary establishment.
Eavan Boland: Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university names its first building after a woman
United States· 2025-03-06
