President Michael D Higgins leads tributes to Kerry-born poet Brendan Kennelly

One of Ireland's best-known poets, he penned more than 30 collections 
President Michael D Higgins leads tributes to Kerry-born poet Brendan Kennelly

Poet and author Brendan Kennelly (PA)

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to poet Brendan Kennelly, who has died aged 85.

Originally from Ballylongford in Co Kerry, the former long-standing professor of modern literature at Trinity College Dublin was one Ireland’s best known poets, having penned more than 30 collections.

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