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Patrick Higgins lived in the mid 1800’s in the townland of Clooncoose on the Leitrim-Longford border and died in 1902. He was renowned as a great poet among the local rural community in the area, and ‘the poet’s hill’ is well known locally. There is a long tradition of poetry and recitations in rural Ireland as poems were the means of conveying the stories about events, heroes and indeed what life was like for the people; often celebrating achievements or mourning losses, but always using language to create a vivid picture that would evoke emotions and have people live the story. Patrick Higgins was an expert at this.
The committee are actively seeking assistance from anyone in the community, near or far, who may have information about Patrick Higgins poems, particularly anyone who may have some of his poems either written or recorded. It is believed many of them were handwritten into school copy books or simply passed down through generations by word of mouth. Anyone with any information can contact us.
Any material such as books, papers, letters or photos will have guaranteed safety and will be returned once copied, the assistance of everyone is greatly appreciated.
Winner of 1st prize in Poet Higgins Competition - Anne Byrne and Martin Kenny
Breege Bohan makes presentation to the second prize winner Sean McLoughlin
Liz Rogan presents the third prize in the poetry competition to Cissie Bohan
