The National Library of Ireland has successfully acquired the extensive archive of renowned poet Paul Durcan, encompassing his works from the 1960s to the present. This significant collection includes notebooks, letters, and manuscripts, showcasing Durcan as a prolific writer and letter-writer, with correspondence from notable contemporaries like Seamus Heaney. Durcan’s daughter expressed joy that her father’s archive has found a permanent home, emphasizing its importance for both preserving his legacy and serving as a resource for poetry students. The library plans to make the collection accessible to researchers after cataloguing and conservation.