NOVELISTS from Ireland’s county WATERFORD

Edmund Leamy (1848–1904): Born in Waterford city, Co. Waterford. A novelist, journalist, lawyer, and nationalist politician, Leamy is best known for his works of children’s literature and Irish fairy tales, including Irish Fairy Tales (1890) and The Golden Spears and Other Fairy Tales (1911, posthumous). His novels and stories drew heavily on Irish folklore, contributing to the Irish Literary Revival. Leamy also served as a Home Rule MP for Waterford City (1880–1885). His literary work is noted in dib.ie for its cultural significance.
Deborah Alcock (1835–1913): Born in Waterford city, Co. Waterford. A prolific novelist, Alcock wrote over 60 works, primarily historical and religious novels aimed at young readers, often with Protestant themes. Notable titles include The Spanish Brothers (1871) and Crushed Yet Conquering (1891), which depict European religious conflicts. Born to a prominent Waterford ecclesiastical family, her father was Archdeacon John Alcock. Her novels, while less known today, were widely read in the 19th century,
Megan Nolan: A journalist and author born in County Waterford, known for her debut novel Acts of Desperation and Ordinary Human Failings.
Karen Power: A bestselling author of contemporary women’s fiction, including Butterfly Barn and On Butterfly Wings, who lives on a farm in County Waterford.
Regina Maria Roche (1764–1845): Born in Waterford City, she was a popular 19th-century author famous for Gothic novels, most notably The Children of the Abbey.
Molly Keane (1904–1996): While born in Kildare, she lived in Ardmore, County Waterford, and wrote many of her acclaimed novels there, such as Good Behaviour.
Aislinn O’Loughlin: Author of young adult fiction, including Big Bad Me, who resides in Waterford.
Mary Crowley: A novelist, freelance writer, and columnist for The Munster Express based in the region.

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Ireland’s county Waterford is steeped in Viking and medieval history, with Waterford City’s Reginald’s Tower and Viking Triangle showcasing ancient artefacts. The Copper Coast, a UNESCO Geopark, offers dramatic coastal walks, while the Lismore Castle gardens provide serene beauty. Other attractions include the beaches of Tramore and historic Dunmore East. Waterford is Ireland’s 21st largest county by size (1,838 square km) and 20th largest by population (127,363). Population peaked at 196,187 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 71,439 in 1961. In terms of hospitality, Waterford is Ireland’s ninth most visited tourist county with around 225,000 international visitors per year.

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