NOVELISTS from Ireland’s county GALWAY
John Millington Synge: Lived in Inishmaan, Aran Islands, County Galway; born in Rathfarnham, County…
John Millington Synge: Lived in Inishmaan, Aran Islands, County Galway; born in Rathfarnham, County…
Shan F. Bullock: Born in Crom, near Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh 1865–1935) A novelist and…
Jonathan Swift: Born in Dublin City, County Dublin (Hoey’s Court); lived in Dublin (St. Patrick’s…
Colin Bateman: Born in Bangor, County Down 1962–living) A novelist and screenwriter, Bateman is known…
E Rentoul Esler: Born in Manorcunningham, County Donegal 1852–1926) A late Victorian and Edwardian novelist,…
Brian Moore: Belfast, County Antrim (born); lived in Derry city, County Derry (1921–1999) A novelist…
Glandore: A picturesque coastal village on a yachting harbor, Glandore overlooks the Atlantic with two…
Doolin: Known as Ireland’s traditional music capital, Doolin is a vibrant coastal village near the…
Blacklion: Located near the border with County Fermanagh, Blacklion sits at the foot of Cuilcagh…
St Mullins: A charming village on the River Barrow’s eastern bank, St Mullins is steeped…
Bessbrook: A picturesque Quaker model village founded in 1845 by the Richardson family for linen…
Roundwood: Located in the Wicklow Mountains, Roundwood is one of Ireland’s highest villages, near Lough…
Kilmore Quay: A picturesque fishing village on the south coast, Kilmore Quay is known for…
Ballymore: Located in the rolling countryside near Lough Sewdy, Ballymore is a historic village with…
Ardmore: A picturesque coastal village on Ardmore Bay, Ardmore is famed for its 5th-century monastic…
Augher: A small village in south Tyrone near the Monaghan border, Augher is set in…
Newport: Located on the Mulcair River, Newport is Tipperary’s youngest village (average age 34.5 years,…
Rosses Point: A scenic coastal village west of Sligo Town, Rosses Point boasts sandy beaches…
Arigna: Located in the green Arigna Valley near Lough Allen, Arigna is a historic coal-mining…
Banagher: A charming village on the River Shannon, Banagher is known for its scenic marina…
Ballinode: A charming village near Monaghan Town, Ballinode is set amidst rolling drumlins and lush…
Bective: Located along the River Boyne, Bective is renowned for the substantial ruins of a…
Louisburgh: A charming coastal village near Clew Bay, Louisburgh offers stunning views of Croagh Patrick…
Abbeylara: A quiet village in northeast Longford, Abbeylara is home to the ruins of a…
Adare: Often called Ireland’s prettiest village, Adare features thatched cottages, medieval churches, and lush gardens…
Dromahair: A charming village on the River Bonet near Lough Gill, Dromahair is surrounded by…
Ballinakill: A charming village near the River Nore, Ballinakill features Mass Lough and proximity to…
Bennettsbridge: A quaint village 8 km southeast of Kilkenny City, Bennettsbridge is set along the…
Ballitore: A historic Quaker village 45 km from Dublin, Ballitore is Located in a serene…
Portmagee:A colorful coastal village on the Iveragh Peninsula, Portmagee is a gateway to Skellig Michael,…
Kinvara: Known as the “Head of the Sea,” Kinvara is a charming coastal village on…
Belcoo: Located on Lough Macnean near the border with County Leitrim, Belcoo offers stunning lake…
Annalong: A charming coastal village along the Mourne Coastal Route, Annalong is Located between the…
Ardara: Voted Ireland’s best village to live in, Ardara is a charming Gaeltacht village on…
Ballykelly: A charming village on the A2 road near Limavady, Ballykelly is surrounded by lush…
Blarney Stone: Kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle is believed to grant the gift…
Burren’s Lunar Landscape: The Burren, a karst region in Clare, features limestone pavements resembling a…
Lough Oughter Castle: Lough Oughter Castle, located on an island in a lake, was a…
Smallest County: Carlow is the second smallest county in Ireland by area, covering just 897…
Apple Orchard Capital: Armagh is known as the “Orchard County” due to its extensive apple…