He also continued working in Irish, and produced a sequence of important volumes of translation of classic works into English. These included Ó Bruadair, Selected Poems of Dáibhí Ó Bruadair (1985) and Ó Rathaille The Poems of Aodhaghán Ó Rathaille (1999). His Collected Poems appeared in two volumes in 1984 and 1987 and New and Selected Poems in 1995. In 1999, the documentary film on his life and work: Michael Hartnett: Necklace of Wrens, was widely shown on Irish television to critical acclaim and won several prizes. Also, during the late 1990's, his poetry was added to the Irish final secondary school exam, the Leaving Certificate Seamus Heaney has written that he is "one of the truest, most tested and beloved voices in Irish poetry in our time." Hartnett died from Alcoholic Liver Syndrome in October 1999 following a likely stroke in Listowel and after repeated visits to the hospital over the years. He is buried in Newcastle West. The Collected Poems, A Book of Strays and Translations were published in 2001, 2002 and 2003 respectively by Gallery Press. Éigse Michael Hartnett Every April a literary and arts festival is held in Newcastle West in honour of Michael Hartnett. Events are organised throughout the town and a memorial lecture is given by a distinguished guest. Former speakers include Nuala O'Faolain, Paul Durcan, David Whyte and Fintan O'Toole. The annual Michael Hartnett Poetry Award of 4000 euro also forms part of the festival. Funded by the Limerick City and County Council Arts Office and the Arts Council of Ireland, it is intended to support and encourage poets in the furtherance of their writing endeavours. Previous winners include Sinéad Morrissey and Peter Sirr. During the 2011 Éigse, Paul Durcan unveiled a bronze life-sized statue of Michael Hartnett sculpted by Rory Breslin, in the Square, Newcastle West. Hartnett's son Niall spoke at the unveiling ceremony. Family life Michael and Rosemary had a daughter Lara who lives in Australia and a son Niall who lives in Ireland. Niall manages the writer's estate and copyright in conjunction with Gallery Press. Publication History Anatomy of a Cliché (Dublin: Dolmen Press 1968) The Hag of Beare, trans. from Irish (Dublin: New Writers Press 1969) A Farewell to English (Gallery Press 1975) Cúlú Íde/ The Retreat of Ita Cagney (Goldsmith Press 1975) Poems in English (Dublin: Dolmen Press 1977) Prisoners : (Gallery Press 1977) Adharca Broic (Gallery Press