Patrick MacDonogh (1902–1961) was an Irish poet who published five books of poetry in his lifetime.
[2] MacDonogh was published in outlets including Dublin Magazine, the Observer, Harper's, and The American Mercury.
The collection, written during World War II, also dwelled upon wartime themes.
[2] Toward the end of his life, MacDonogh suffered increasing physical and mental health problems, including depression, and spent several stretches in psychiatric hospitals.
[3] MacDonogh was also an accomplished field hockey player, playing for the Irish team between 1937 and 1939.