Deane published several collections of poetry and some fiction. He won the O'Shaughnessy Award for Irish Poetry, the Marten Toonder Award for Literature and poetry prizes from Italy and Romania. Deane was elected Secretary-General of the European Academy of Poetry in 1996.
Deane authored poetry collections and some fiction pieces. He won the O'Shaughnessy Award for Irish Poetry, the Marten Toonder Award for Literature, and literary awards from Italy and Romania. Deane was appointed Secretary-General of the European Academy of Poetry in 1996.