- John Broderick (1924–1989): Born in Athlone, Co. Roscommon (Athlone spans Roscommon and Westmeath). A novelist and literary critic, Broderick is known for works such as The Pilgrimage (1961), The Waking of Willie Ryan (1965), and An Apology for Roses (1973). His novels often explore themes of Irish provincial life, sexuality, and social repression, with a sharp, critical eye on mid-20th-century Ireland. Broderick’s writing gained critical acclaim for its psychological depth and vivid portrayal of small-town dynamics.
- Brian O’Doherty (1928–2022): Born in Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2000 for The Deposition of Father McGreevy, a novel exploring rural Irish life and tragedy.
- B.M. Croker (c. 1849–1920): Born in Co. Roscommon, a prolific author of over 50 books, including romantic and ghost stories.
- Dermot Somers (b. 1947): Born in Tremane, an award-winning writer in Irish and English.
- Mary Flood: Author of To Love and Serve, focusing on Irish women’s history.
- Shane Tivenan: Award-winning emerging fiction writer from Drum, South Roscommon.
- Charlotte O’Conor Eccles (1864/5–1911): Novelist and journalist born at Ballingard House.
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 Roscommon:
Ireland’s county Roscommon combines historic sites with tranquil landscapes, with Roscommon Castle’s imposing ruins offering a glimpse into medieval Ireland. Lough Key Forest Park provides boating and treetop canopy walks, while the Arigna Mining Experience explores the county’s industrial past. Other attractions include the sacred site of Rathcroghan, linked to ancient mythology. Roscommon is Ireland’s 11th largest county by size (2,463 square km) and eighth smallest by population (70,259). Population peaked at 253,591 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 53,519 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Roscommon is Ireland’s 31st most visited and Ireland’s second least visited tourist county with around 25,000 international visitors per year.
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