- Jane Francesca Elgee (Lady Wilde, pseud. Speranza): Wexford town, County Wexford (born) (1821-1896): A poet, folklorist, and nationalist, Elgee, known as Speranza, was born in Wexford town to Charles Elgee, a solicitor. Her poetry, published in The Nation, included patriotic works like “Jacta Alea Est” (The Die is Cast), which incited rebellion during the Young Ireland movement. She later moved to Dublin, where she wrote folklore and hosted literary salons. Her son, Oscar Wilde, became a renowned writer..
- John Banville: Wexford town, County Wexford (born) (1945– ): Primarily known as a novelist (Man Booker Prize winner for The Sea), Banville is also a poet and playwright. Born in Wexford town, his literary work reflects a deep connection to Ireland’s southeast, though his poetry is less prominent than his prose. His contributions to Irish literature are widely recognised.
- Sasha Terfous: Poet Laureate for Wexford Town, known for spoken word and performances at festivals like Electric Picnic.
- Thomas Furlong (1794–1827): A poet born in Scarawalsh, Enniscorthy, known for his work in the early 19th century.
- Katie Donovan: A poet from Camolin, known for collections such as Watermelon Man and Off Duty.
- Anthony Cronin: A poet born in Enniscorthy.
- Jim Maguire: An award-winning poet, author of Music Field.
- Philip Quirke: Author of the poetry book Taking Stock.
- John Waters: A historical local poet from the Bree area.
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County Wexford:
Ireland’s county Wexford combines coastal beauty with historic sites, with the Hook Lighthouse, one of the world’s oldest, offering scenic coastal views. The Irish National Heritage Park recreates ancient and medieval settlements, while Wexford’s beaches, like Curracloe, provide sandy shores for walking. Other attractions include the historic town of Enniscorthy and its castle. Wexford is Ireland’s 13th largest county by size (2,351 square km) and 14th largest by population (163,919). Population peaked at 202,033 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 83,308 in 1961. In terms of hospitality, Wexford is Ireland’s eighth most visited tourist county with around 229,000 international visitors per year.
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