- Eoghan Ó Tuairisc (Eugene Watters): Ballinasloe, County Galway (born); lived in Carlow town, County Carlow (1919–1982) A novelist, poet, and playwright, Ó Tuairisc was born in Ballinasloe but settled in Carlow, where he produced significant work in both Irish and English. His novels, such as L’Attaque (1962, in Irish), explore historical and personal themes, including the French invasion of Ireland in 1798. His contributions to Irish-language literature and his residence in Carlow make him notable.
- Sean Hardie: Carlow town, County Carlow (lived) A director and novelist, Hardie is based in Carlow and has been a key figure in the Carlow Writers’ Group, mentoring emerging writers.
- Christabel Bielenberg: Bagenalstown (Muine Bheag), County Carlow (lived) (1909–2003) A memoirist and novelist, Bielenberg was born in London but lived in Bagenalstown after marrying Peter Bielenberg and moving to Ireland in 1934. Her memoir The Past Is Myself (1968), republished as When I Was a German, recounts her experiences in Nazi Germany during World War II. Her work is significant for its personal and historical insight, and she is celebrated as a Carlow writer.
- James Murphy (1839–1921): Born in Glynn, County Carlow, he was a prolific novelist and editor of Irish Fireside, often focusing on historical fiction, such as the 1798 Rebellion.
- Herbie Brennan: A celebrated author of numerous fantasy and non-fiction books for children and adults.
- Rita Kelly: A Carlow-associated writer recognized for her contributions to literature.
- Michael Farrell (1899–1962): Writer linked to the Carlow literary scene.
Novelists
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
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 Carlow:
Ireland’s County Carlow combines historic landmarks with serene landscapes, with the Carlow Castle ruins and the nearby Altamont Gardens offering a mix of medieval and botanical appeal. The Barrow Way provides scenic riverside walks, while the Brownshill Dolmen, a prehistoric portal tomb, adds ancient history. Carlow is Ireland’s second smallest county by size (896 square km) and third smallest by population (61,968). Population peaked at 86,228 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 33,342 in 1961.In terms of hospitality, Carlow is Ireland’s 23rd most visited tourist county with around 68,000 international visitors per year.
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