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Æ George William Russell, artist, mystic and writer, drew his first breath in that house. The blue plaque still marks the wall, guarding the address where a restless mind entered the world. Russell later shaped Irish letters with visions and fire, carrying the quiet intensity of that room into every page he touched.
This blue commemorative plaque records: 'Æ' George William Russell 1867-1935 artist, mystic, writer born in this house Recorded plaque organisation: Ulster History Circle.
George William Russell, known by his pen name Æ, was an influential Irish poet, writer, and mystic who contributed significantly to the Celtic Twilight movement and advocated for Irish nationalism.
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