NOVELISTS from Ireland’s county WEXFORD
John Banville (1945–): Born in Wexford town, Co. Wexford. One of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary novelists, Banville is known…
NOVELISTS from Ireland’s county WICKLOW
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814–1873): Born in Dublin but lived in Abington, Co. Wicklow (near Murroe). A leading novelist…
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POETS from Ireland’s county DONEGAL
Annemarie Ní Churreáin: A contemporary poet born in County Donegal Cathal Ó Searcaigh: Born and…
POETS from Ireland’s county DOWN
Leontia Flynn (b. 1974): Born in County Down, she is a renowned poet known for…
POETS from Ireland’s county DUBLIN
Jonathan Swift: Born in Dublin City, County Dublin; lived in Dublin (Hoey’s Court and St.…
POETS from Ireland’s county FERMANAGH
John Johnston: Born in Ballycassidy, near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh . (1855-1913): Johnston was a farmer,…
POETS from Ireland’s county GALWAY
Antoine Ó Raifteiri (1779–1835): A traveling poet in the Irish tradition, often associated with the…
POETS from Ireland’s county KERRY
Piaras Feiritéar (Pierce Ferriter): Born and lived in Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry . (c.1600-1653):…
POETS from Ireland’s county KILDARE
Conleth O’Connor (1949–1993): Born in Newbridge, he was a notable poet and member of Aosdána. Emily…
POETS from Ireland’s county KILKENNY
Brian Mac Giolla Phádraig (c.1580–c.1652): A scholar and poet. Constantia Grierson (1705–1732): Born in Co.…