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Pat Ingoldsby
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Wax figure of Ingoldsby in the National Wax Museum of Ireland
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| Born | Patrick D. Ingoldsby 25 August 1942 Malahide, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 1 March 2025 (aged 82) Clontarf, Dublin |
| Occupation | Television host, columnist, poet |
| Language | English, Irish |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Period | 1977–2025 |
| Relatives | Maeve Ingoldsby (cousin) |
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Patrick D. Ingoldsby (born August 25, 1942 – died March 1, 2025) was a famous Irish poet and television presenter. He was well-known for hosting children's TV shows and for writing many books of poetry. He also wrote plays for the stage and radio, and was a newspaper columnist. Later in his life, he became famous for selling his poetry books on the streets of Dublin. You could often find him on Westmoreland Street or College Green.
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Early Life and Background
Patrick D. Ingoldsby was born in Malahide, Dublin, Ireland, on August 25, 1942. As a child, he had polio, which is a serious illness that affected him throughout his life. He passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 82.
Pat Ingoldsby's Creative Work
In the 1980s, Pat Ingoldsby hosted popular children's television shows on RTÉ, Ireland's national broadcaster. These shows included Pat's Hat, Pat's Chat, and Pat's Pals. Kids really enjoyed his fun and friendly style.
In the early 1990s, he wrote a regular column for the Evening Press newspaper. These columns were later collected into a book called The Peculiar Sensation of Being Irish. Pat was also a fluent speaker of the Irish language. He often included a few poems written in Irish in his poetry books.
Around the mid-1990s, Pat decided to step away from TV, radio, and theatre. He chose to focus mainly on writing poetry. Even though he wasn't on TV as much, he remained an important part of Ireland's art scene. He would sometimes open art exhibitions or introduce new musicians, like David Gray. He also helped launch other people's books.
Pat Ingoldsby published his own books through a company he created called Willow Publications. He named it after one of his pet cats. In March 2022, the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) celebrated his work. They hosted a special video display for his latest collection, In Dublin They Really Tell You Things — Pat Ingoldsby, Selected Poems 1986 — 2021.
Themes and Inspirations in Pat's Poetry
Most of Pat Ingoldsby's poems were about his own experiences and what he saw around him. He often wrote about life in Dublin, especially funny conversations he overheard on the bus. He also wrote about the interesting people he met while selling his books on the streets. His poems often had a slightly surreal and humorous touch.
His cousin, Maeve Ingoldsby, is also a writer and a playwright. Pat stopped selling his books on the streets of Dublin in 2015.
Documentary Film About Pat Ingoldsby
- The Peculiar Sensation of Being Pat Ingoldsby is a documentary film released in 2022. It was directed by Seamus Murphy and tells the story of Pat Ingoldsby's life and his many works.
