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North stars: The vitality of Northern Irish writing has always coincided with political upheaval – The Irish Times

Belfast has a healthy literary scene, closely connected with Queen’s University, whose creative writing tutors include poets Gail McConnell and Stephen Sexton

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Maurice Leitch: Award-winning Co Antrim writer passes away at the age 90

Acclaimed Northern Ireland author and broadcaster Maurice Leitch has died aged 90 at his home in Faversham, Kent.

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Maurice Leitch, acclaimed Irish author, dies, aged 90

Co Antrim author portrayed Protestant Ulster in award-wining novels Poor Lazarus and Silver’s City

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A lot has changed since the war years, but poverty remains

Poverty has a different face from the deprivation of the war years, but we still haven't managed to wipe it out altogether

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