Sad passing of Finea-born writer, Dermot Healy By Topic.ie 3 July 2014 FINEA-born author and poet, Dermot Healy, has died aged 66. The well-known writer who was once described by the late Seamus Heaney as “an heir to Patrick Kavanagh” passed away on Sunday last, 29 June. By Michelle Crawley Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppTelegram Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Woohoo! Your subscription has been successful! Subscribe to our newsletter Keep up to date with all the latest news, offers and special announcements. SUBSCRIBE TOP STORIES Arts Council criticised after phenomenal “Phantom” run in Mullingar 15 May 2025 Westmeath weighs in on skorts/shorts debate 15 May 2025 Music of Kilbeggan-based Eurovision songwriter set for semi-final 14 May 2025 Surprise, surprise! Teresa says ta-ra after 26 years 15 May 2025 Sun shines as top musicians gather in Moate for Fleadh Cheoil na hIarmhí 16 May 2025 Rachel rocks! ‘Pollard artist to take part in prestigious program 16 May 2025 Photos: Wedding of Yesim Fitzpatrick and Mark McDonnell 16 May 2025 Hundreds of early risers take part in Darkness Into Light 16 May 2025 MORE STORIES EuroProjekt car show returns to Kilbeggan Photos: Wedding of Yesim Fitzpatrick and Mark McDonnell Westmeath teen complete half-marathon for Ben’s Lifeline From the Expert: The process of moving home Westmeath weighs in on skorts/shorts debate
