The Arts Council has expressed its deep regret at the passing of poet and Aosdána member Dennis O'Driscoll.
Speaking today, Pat Moylan, Chairman of the Arts Council said, " Dennis O'Driscoll's poetry was always astute and insightful. He was a tremendous supporter of other poets, particularly the younger generation, and held an encyclopaedic knowledge of Irish poetry and literature. His presence will be deeply missed in the literary community."