6.4K views · 137 reactions | Patrick Kavanagh was an Irish poet and novelist. His best-known works include the novel Tarry Flynn, and the poems "On Raglan Road" and "The Great Hunger". Born: 21 October 1904 - Died: 30 November 1967. | Forgotten Ireland | Facebook

'On Raglan Road' (Patrick Kavanagh) On Raglan Road on an autumn day I saw her first and knew That her dark hair would weave a snare That I might one day rue I saw the danger and I passed Along the enchanted way And I said: 'Let grief, be a fallen leaf At the dawning of the day' On Grafton Street in November We tripped lightly along the ledge Of a deep ravine where can be seen Song text taken from stlyrics.com The worth of passion's pledge The Queen of Hearts still making tarts And I not making h

1.3K views | “Patrick Kavanagh” speaking about the newly launched Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Jukebox in Inniskeen | Northern Sound FM | Facebook

Patrick Kavanagh: The ploughman poet who redefined Irish verse. #Ireland #Irishhistory | Irish Echoes