- Brian Moore: Belfast, County Antrim (born); lived in Derry city, County Derry (1921–1999) A novelist and screenwriter, Moore was born in Belfast but spent significant time in Derry, where his family had connections. His novels, including The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1955) and The Emperor of Ice-Cream (1965), explore themes of identity, faith, and alienation, often reflecting his Belfast roots. He emigrated to Canada and later lived in the United States, earning acclaim for his concise, psychologically rich storytelling. His work is noted in dib.ie and FamousFix.
- Garbhan Downey: Derry city, County Derry (born and lived) (1966– ) A novelist and editor, Downey was born in Derry and served as Director of Communications and Marketing for Culture Company 2013, which delivered Derry’s City of Culture program. His novels, such as Private Diary of a Suspended MLA and Across the Line, are known for their satirical and humorous takes on politics and society. His Derry roots are central to his work.
- Robert McLiam Wilson: Belfast, County Antrim (born); lived in Derry city, County Derry (1964– ) A novelist born in Belfast, Wilson spent significant time in Derry, influencing his literary perspective. His novel Eureka Street (1996) vividly portrays life in Belfast and Derry during the Troubles, blending humor and tragedy. His earlier work, Ripley Bogle (1989), won the Irish Book Awards. His Derry connection is noted in FamousFix and The Gloss Magazine.
- Seamus Deane (1940–2021), born in Derry city, is noted for his novel Reading in the Dark (1996), shortlisted for the Booker Prize, but his primary contributions are as a poet, critic, and scholar, so he is not included as a novelist here.
- Jennifer Johnston (1930–2020) was born in Dublin and lived in Derry (Greysteel), but her prominence is tied to Dublin, and her Derry connection is less emphasized in literary contexts, so she is excluded.
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 Derry:
Ireland’s county Derry offers a rich historical tapestry, with the city’s 17th-century walls providing a walkable journey through its past. The Guildhall and Tower Museum explore Derry’s maritime and political history, while the Peace Bridge offers scenic views over the River Foyle. Derry is Ireland’s 15th largest county by size (2,067 square km) and sixth largest by population (252,231). Population previously peaked at 222,174 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 139,693 in 1926. In terms of hospitality, Derry is Ireland’s 16th most visited tourist county with around 135,000 international visitors per year.
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