| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Irish poet who wrote lyrics for The Minstrel Boy and The Last Rose of Summer | The Times Specialist Sunday | 23 Dec 2018 |
| 'RICH and Rare Were the Gems She Wore' poet | The Chronicle of Higher Education | 26 Oct 2018 |
| "RICH and Rare Were the Gems She Wore" poet | ||
| He wrote, "'Tis the last rose of summer, / Left blooming alone" |