- Mary Elizabeth Blake: Dungarvan, County Waterford (born) (1840-1907): A poet who emigrated to Quincy, Massachusetts, USA, in 1846, Blake was born in Dungarvan, the daughter of Patrick McGrath and Mary Murphy. Her poetry collections, such as Poems (1882) and Verses Along the Way (1890), reflect her Irish heritage and themes of emigration and nostalgia. She contributed to American and Irish literary circles, with her work published in various periodicals. Her connection to Dungarvan is noted in dib.ie.
- Michael Cavanagh: Cappoquin, County Waterford (probably born) (1822-1900): A Fenian, poet, and biographer, Cavanagh was likely born in Cappoquin, son of Andrew Cavanagh, a cooper, and Mary Cullanane. His poetry, often published in nationalist newspapers like The Irishman, included patriotic and sentimental works such as The Shamrock Green. He also wrote a biography of Thomas Francis Meagher. His contributions to Irish nationalist literature are significant.
- Riobard Bheldon (Bob Weldon): Briska, Kilrossanty, near Kilmacthomas, County Waterford (born) (c.1834-1914): An Irish-language poet, Bheldon was born in Briska, son of Michael Weldon, a farmer, and Catherine Stack. Initially a farmhand, he later worked as a cooper and teacher in Dungarvan. His poetry, written in Irish, reflects the Gaelic tradition, and he is recognized for preserving Waterford’s Irish-language heritage.
- John Walsh: Belville Park, Cappoquin, County Waterford (born) (1835-1881): A poet and schoolmaster, Walsh was born at Belville Park, son of William Walsh, a steward. Educated at Cappoquin national school, he worked as a monitor and teacher there. His poetry, published in local and national outlets, often focused on local life and Irish themes. His contributions are modest but notable in Waterford’s literary history.
- Manus Ó Ruairc: Clashmore, County Waterford (born) (c.1658-1743): A priest, poet, and translator, Ó Ruairc was born in Clashmore and educated in Paris, where he lived until 1720. His Irish-language poetry and translations of religious texts, such as prayers from the Latin breviary, reflect his scholarly and clerical life. His work is significant in the context of Irish exile poets,
- Thomas McCarthy: Born in County Waterford, a celebrated poet and member of Aosdána, known for collections like Pandemonium and Prophecy.
- Sean Dunne (1956–1995): A renowned poet born in Waterford city, known for Against the Storm and The Sheltered Nest.
- Áine Uí Fhoghlú: A poet and fiction writer from the An Rinn Gaeltacht area, serving as a poet laureate for Dungarvan.
- Clodagh Beresford Dunne: An award-winning poet associated with the Waterford Writers Festival.
- Kevin MacAlan: A West Waterford poet and artist.
- Lani O’Hanlon: A writer and poet based in Old Parish.
- Molly Twomey: A poet born in Lismore.
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County Waterford:
Ireland’s county Waterford is steeped in Viking and medieval history, with Waterford City’s Reginald’s Tower and Viking Triangle showcasing ancient artefacts. The Copper Coast, a UNESCO Geopark, offers dramatic coastal walks, while the Lismore Castle gardens provide serene beauty. Other attractions include the beaches of Tramore and historic Dunmore East. Waterford is Ireland’s 21st largest county by size (1,838 square km) and 20th largest by population (127,363). Population peaked at 196,187 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 71,439 in 1961. In terms of hospitality, Waterford is Ireland’s ninth most visited tourist county with around 225,000 international visitors per year.
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