President Connolly pays tribute after death of Irish language poet Gabriel Rosenstock, 76

Born in Limerick and educated in UCC, Rosenstock is remembered as 'a prolific and restless soul who published over 400 books'

Gabriel Rosenstock: 'He believed in the power of poetry and in its ability to build bridges between different cultures.' Picture: Maxwells

President Catherine Connolly has led tributes to poet and writer Gabriel Rosenstock, who has passed away at the age of 76, after a battle with cancer.

A statement issued by his family said: “He believed in the power of poetry and in its ability to build bridges between different cultures.