- Mary Anne Sadlier: Cootehill, (1820–1903) A novelist and short-story writer, Sadlier was born in Cootehill and emigrated to Quebec, Canada, in 1844. She wrote 23 novels, including Confessions of an Apostate and The Blakes and the Flanagans, focusing on Irish immigrant experiences, the Great Famine, and Catholic faith. Her work, published in The Tablet magazine and promoted by her husband James Sadlier, received a special blessing from Pope Leo XIII for its service to the Catholic Church. Her Cavan roots are noted in The Irish Road Trip and dib.ie.
- Shane Connaughton: Redhills, County Cavan (born and raised) (1941– ) A novelist, screenwriter, and actor, Connaughton grew up in Redhills. His novels A Border Station (1989) and The Run of the Country (1991) draw heavily on his Cavan upbringing, depicting rural Irish life. He co-wrote the Oscar-nominated screenplay for My Left Foot (1989) and contributed to other films. His literary and cinematic work is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of Cavan’s border region.
- Michael Harding: Cavan town, County Cavan (born); also lived in Arva (1953– ) A novelist, playwright, and memoirist, Harding was born in Cavan town and has lived in Arva. His novels, such as Priest (1986), and memoirs like Staring at Lakes (2014) explore Irish identity, spirituality, and rural life. He is also a columnist and actor, known for works like The Poorhouse Revisited (2011).
- Dermot Healy (1947–2014): Though born in Westmeath, he grew up in Cavan town and is considered one of Ireland’s foremost writers, producing acclaimed novels, plays, and poetry.
- Agnes O’Farrelly (1874–1951): Born in Virginia, Co. Cavan, she was an academic and the first female Irish-language novelist.
- Anthony C. West: A writer noted for his sensitive, imaginative prose.
Novelists
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Poets
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Writers
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Cavan:
Ireland’s county Cavan is a haven of lakes and rolling hills, with the Shannon-Erne Waterway offering tranquil boating and fishing opportunities. The Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff explores local history, while the Marble Arch Caves, part of a UNESCO Geopark, showcase stunning underground formations. Other attractions include the Killykeen Forest Park’s walking trails. Cavan is Ireland’s 19th largest county by size (1,891 sq km) and eighth smallest by population (81,704). Population peaked at 243,158 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 52,618 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Cavan is Ireland’s 20th most visited tourist county with around 111,000 international visitors per year.
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