Michael Donaghy

Michael Donaghy (1954-2004) was an American poet of Irish descent, born in New York City's Bronx to immigrant parents, who moved to London in 1985 and became a prominent figure in British poetry. His notable works include the collections Shibboleth (1988), Errata (1993), Conjure (2000), and posthumous Safest (2005), earning him major awards such as the Whitbread Prize for Poetry (1989), Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize (1990), and Forward Poetry Prize (2000). He also taught creative writing at institutions like Birkbeck College and was celebrated for his metaphysical wit, formal skill, and contributions to Irish music.com