Kevin Higgins

Will miss him!
He brought creative writing alive and his encouragement kindled my mind.
Thanks always for your positive spin on everything. RIP.
Gone too soon

My deepest sympathies to Susan and Kevin’s family on his passing Kevin will be sadly missed for his support and great feedback at his poetry workshops.
May he rest in peace

Very sad at the loss of Kevin. He was a wonderful teacher, always encouraging. Deepest sympathy to Susan and to his family. Suaimhneas síoraí dó. 

You opened my eyes and heart to poetry, you were a wonderful and inspiring teacher.
Will miss you.

'At the grave's edge,
Humble with love,
I speak the language
Of sweetness and light.'
R.S. Thomas
So sorry Susan and family for the loss of Kevin, a spirit for the ages

No words

Deepest sympathy to Stephan, Susan, Helen & the extended Higgins family on the sad passing of Kevin. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Stephen, Jimmy ,Susan , and all the Higgins family on the sad passing of Kevin. Rip.

Sincere condolences to Susan and the Higgins family, our thoughts are with you at this time.

Deepest sympathy to Susan and all the Higgins family at this sad time.

A poem on the occasion of Kevin and Susan's wedding

I believe that
In another incarnation
I will find Susan and Kevin
Still musing a better word
To fit that moment of reflection

Susan taught us prose
Molly Bloom had no full stops in the GTI
We went to Taylor’s
On the eighth Wednesday night
And I knew this man called Kevin
From labours in our political past
Walking between doors in the West Ward

Susan and Kevin
From Philadelphia to Galway
Measured across Atlantic swells
A mystery finely woven

And Kevin taught poetry
Rising Homer’s ghost from stony grey soil
Men in Sea road
And on the sixth Friday night
We went to Sean Uí Neachtain’s for a birthday
Gary was there
And we had cake

Susan and Kevin
Their nets adrift for phrases
Caught each other

I got to know Kevin trying to stop bailiffs from entering an anti-Poll Tax non-payer's home in Edmonton, London during the Thatcher era.
We were united in struggle yet argued - as we all did - on the correct strategy to overthrow the system.
I lost contact when he left for Ireland, where I too later ventured, meeting up with him many years later at a poetry reading in Tullamore.
I've never been into poetry myself, but he made it come alive.
Sad to hear of an old comrade's premature departure.
The struggle is diminished by his passing.

Sincerest condolences to Susan and all the Higgins family on Kevin’s passing. As a fellow Sarcoidosis patient, Kevin thought me to not take myself or my disease too ‘seriously’ and to forever enjoy the art of satire. Farewell Kevin. You will be missed :(

My condolences to Susan and to Kevin’s extended family at this sad time.
I was very fortunate to partake in Kevin’s poetry workshops.

Sincere condolences to Susan and Kevin’s family. It’s a sad loss. I feel very fortunate to have been part of Kevin’s poetry groups in 2022. He had brilliant ideas for inspiring new poems, often drawing on poetry in translation. He wore his learning so lightly. So entertaining, he told great stories. He also made space for us to tell ours and always was a kind and curious listener. A gifted poet and mentor; such a pleasure to have known him.

Kevin was deeply kind to me over the years and I'm so grateful for him. We were all so lucky to have him and to have his sharp eye and his sharp wit. He was just brilliant. He'll be missed so much. My sincerest condolences to Kevin's family and to Susan - may you be comforted by memories of him.

My sympathy to Susan and Kevin’s family and friends. We in the working class movement have lost a fine political satirist. A man who clearly relished the opportunity to expose the hypocrisy and arrogance of the so- called elite. He was often very very funny. He is already missed.

I was one of Kevin's many students and first took his online course in 2016. It was an exhilarating and wonderful experience and so much more than a writing course. Also because of Kevin I got to be in the company of like minded writers, students and we had the wonderful opportunity to read alongside him at one of our gatherings. I can only imagine the many many lives he impacted in such a positive and uplifting way. I was very fortunate to have had him as a teacher. When I think of Kevin I think of possibility. Sincere sympathy to Susan and his family, may his smile and wit and love sustain you all in these difficult days. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Susan and the Higgins Family on Kevin’s sad passing.
I was his pupil in a few of his poetry classes which I learned a lot from.He was v encouraging and helpful.May he rest in peace.

Susan & Higggins Families.Sincere sympathy on the passing of Kevin.May his gentle soul rest in peace🙏

My sincere condolences to Susan and Kevin’s family.

To Susan and all Kevin's family - so very sorry about Kevin. He was such an inspiration to all and so very encouraging to every student who ever had the good fortune to attend any of his classes or workshops. I'm sure his words will live on for many years to come. R.I.P. Kevin and thanks for the memories.

Our deepest sympathies to Susan and the Higgins family at this sad time. Kevin was a very encouraging creative writing and poetry teacher, and always brought humour and wit to every class. He made an invaluable contribution to the arts in Galway and will be very much missed. You are all in our thoughts at this sad time.

Susan and family,
I am very sorry to hear about Kevin's untimely passing.
I was privileged to attend his classes and benefit from his encouragement, kindness and humour.
His long-lasting wise words to simply make writing part of one's life will remain with me.
May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Susan and the Higgins family on this very sad loss. Kevin will be greatly missed by the poetry and arts community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Heartfelt condolences - thinking of Susan in these tough times. Thank you to both of you for some great memories

Sincere condolences on the loss of Kevin to you, Susan and to the family circle. Kevin has been an extra ordinary teacher and continuing inspiration to.me - as a builder of community, writer and in his exceptional generosity in developing and supporting emerging writers. Susan L

Condolences to Susan, family and friends on Kevin's passing, who has left us his poems to remember him by.

Sincere sympathy to Susan, all Kevin's family and his many friends

Hello Susan.
My condolence and sincere sympathy to you on Kevin's death. I met him just once or twice a long time ago, but have been reading his poetry and about it, and enjoying the revealing bites he could invariably infuse it with. It is sad that he should die so young, and he is a great loss to you. You do have many very happy and loving memories, and of course his poetry and personality to carry forward with you through your sorrow: May he rest in peace. With regards, Seamus

I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to meet Kevin at Over the Edge in Galway when I read there in 2019. He was one of those people that you never forget. He was so present, so funny and I could tell he had a kind heart. His poetry was unique, brave and illuminating. The poetry world is poorer without him.
My thoughts are with you Susan. May your memories sustain you in the days ahead. May Kevin’s love be always warm in your heart. Deep blessings and love Raine ❤️

Sincerest condolences to Kevin's wife and extended family on his passing. It was a pleasure to have spent time with him and heard some wonderful stories. May he rest in peace.

To Susan

I never met Kevin personally but felt somehow I knew him from the zoom workshops I attended and our shared politics. He was a unique mentor - so gentle, witty and generous. I'll remember him for his poetry, his teaching and his socialism. But above all for being such a lovely man. Condolences to you and his family.

To Susan and to the Higgins family, we would like to pass on the deepest condolences of the Arts & Culture Service of Galway City Council on Kevin's passing.
Kevin's contribution to the artistic, literary and cultural life of the city of Galway has been properly and deservedly acknowledged since news of his untimely passing in the last week became known.
Over the years and in particular in the last 2 decades of 'Over The Edge', Kevin's tireless work, in partnership with Susan, in supporting, encouraging and growing the literary life of our city was unparalleled, generous and vital. The many tributes to Kevin made in recent days by both emerging and established writers is testament to the value of that work.
Kevin's own work as a poet, polemicist, satirist and mordant wit has also been deservedly celebrated.
Kevin made Galway a better place by his life's work. We thank him for it.
Go raibh maith agat agus slán.

Dearest Susan,
I am so saddened to hear that Kevin has died. He was dear to so many.
My deepest sympathy to you and to all Kevin's family and loved ones.
I will be thinking of you all in the time ahead.
Sonya

Sincere condolences to Susan, and to Kevin’s family & friends on his passing. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Susan and to Kevin's family

Sincere condolences to Susan and all the extended Higgins family, what a great guy, helped so many people with their writing aspirations. May his gentle soul 🙏 Rest in Peace

Deepest Sympathy to Susan and extended Higgins Family..The residents in Units 5 and 6 were very proud of the book of stories Kevin helped them put together a few years ago..His patience and kindness was much appreciated by the residents and staff.
Rest in Peace Kevin.

I had the pleasure of knowing Kevin since he invited me to read for his Over the Edge event in 2015. He was kind, professional and accommodating. Deepest condolences to Susan and to his family. He was a wonderful artist, opinionated and unique.

Sincere condolences to Susan and to Kevin's family - he really was one in a million. I once did an online course with him many years ago and enjoyed seeing him and Susan a few years ago at the East Belfast Literary Festival. May he rest in peace and poetry.

Thank you for all your generous advice and encouragement. You were truly one of a kind. You'll be deeply missed.

Condolences to Susan and all the extended Fahy & Higgins families on the untimely death of Kevin. At dhéis Dé go raibh a anam dilís

Susan, my sincere sympathy to you on the death of Kevin. I know he struggled with his health for a very long time but despite that, his passion for poetry never wavered. His legacy lives on in his work and in the work of all those who attended his workshops.
Thinking of you, his dad, all his family and friends and his colleagues in the Galway arts circle,
Noelle

Condolences to Susan and Kevin's family. May Kevin Rest in Peace

Sincere condolences to Kevin's wife Susan, his Dad Stephen and the extended Higgins family on your great loss.RIP Kevin.
Anne McManus , Conagher

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins family on the death of Kevin

Sad to hear of Kevin's passing, a huge loss to Galway's Arts community. I enjoyed his classes and Over the Edge gatherings over the years.
Condolences to his family and friends.

Go n-éirí an bóthar leat Kevin. Sincere sympathies to all of those close to and touched by him. R.I.P.

Absolutely gutted to hear of Kevin's passing. My deepest condolences to Susan, his soulmate, and his family.

You were an inspiration to so many poets and writers, spotting even the smallest tweaks that would turn something good into amazing. The world has lost a great poet and an even greater person.

To Susan: Please accept my sincere sympathies on the death of Kevin.

How very sad to hear about Kevin's passing. I'll always remember him as a wonderfully gifted and generous mentor and teacher - and an incredibly witty and funny person.
Susan, my thoughts are with you in this very difficult time, my heartfelt and deepest sympathy to you and all of Kevin's family.

RIP Kevin, you will be sorely missed by the arts community in Galway and beyond.

Sincere condolences to Susan and all the extended family on the sad passing of Kevin, RIP.

I Honor the name , Kevin Higgins !
He was the breath and the spirit of all things poetry.
I will miss his energy and his passion for the word.

R I P. My Friend ✍️

Kevin is a huge loss to all who knew him, and there are so many. It's hard to believe that I'll never again read a piece of fiction or poetry for you but I'm so do glad I was in your last workshop at GTI to November last year. I will treasure all of the memories. You encouraged us to write our uncensored truth. On one occasion i wrote of something very painful from my past and read it for our class group. Your support then is something I will never forget. That experience helped me more than years of therapy ever would. Thank you, Kevin. Teacher, role model, man of great integrity and so little judgement. You will be so missed.

So sorry to hear Kevin passed away. My condolences to his family. Such a wonderful and unique talent. His memory will live forever in your hearts and through his work. May he rest in peace.

Kevin Higgins was unique. A real one-off. To his close family and especially to his lovely Susan, I extend my sincere condolences.

Sincere sympathy to Susan and all the Higgins family on the sad loss of Kevin. May he rest in peace.

So sorry for your loss Susan and the Higgins family. May Kevin Rest in Peace