Writer was a familiar sight in Dublin and lived ‘beautiful, adrenalising, colourful’ life
Mr Ingoldsby, who was born in Malahide on August 25th, 1942, is survived by his siblings Michael, Dayo, Ann and Brigid, who confirmed that he died earlier today.
He also performed his own poems for many years in venues across Ireland as well as in England, while writing columns in various Irish newspapers. His TV shows for children – Pat’s Pals, Pat’s Hat and Pat’s Chart - became popular in the 1980s. He told journalist Tara Brady that he “went on the run” and travelled and worked around Britain before he found success with his poetry.
As a regular on Dublin’s streets, he found community among the pram-wheeling corner sellers. He joked that he made more than one “enemy” and was frequently moved on from his locations. The referenced poem said Ireland did him “little or no favours” and coarsely rejected any posthumous celebrations in advance.
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