O'Higgins Clan - Clann Uí hUigínn

In 2009 James F. Higgins of Nebraska was appointed by the Chief of Clan, on the recommendation of the Clan Council, as Clan Poet or in Gaelig "Aos Dána"

We are very grateful to James for allowing us to publish some of his poems here for the benefit and enjoyement of his fellow kinsmen and women.

'Tis There (Sept 2009)  

The Causeway (Oct 2009)

Bacon and Eggs (Nov 2009)

Saibhras (Nov 2009)

Old Man Winter (Jan 2010)

Round Two (Feb 2010)

Dead Ends (Feb 2010)

The Next Step (Feb 2010)

Just A Glimpse (March 2010)

Magic (April 2010)

Health and Cheers (June 2010)

Until (June 2010)

Gone Now (June 2010)

Daid (July 2010)

We are grateful to Denis Kirby of Cork who sent us this poem written in the 1930s by his relation Sr. Philipa (Kathleen) Higgins (1880-1935) who was a Loreto Nun in India and a sister of Kevin O'Higgins, the first Irish Minister for Justice.

Trade Depression by Mother Philipa (Kathleen) Higgins IBVM