- Mary Anne Sadlier: Born in Cootehill, County Cavan . (1820-1903): Mary Anne Sadlier was a novelist and poet who emigrated to Quebec in 1844. While best known for her novels, such as Confessions of an Apostate and The Blakes and the Flanaghans, she also wrote poetry published in The Tablet magazine. Her work often reflected Irish Catholic themes and the immigrant experience. She married publisher James Sadlier, who promoted her writing.
- Thomas Sheridan: Born in Quilca House, near Virginia, County Cavan . (1719-1788): Thomas Sheridan was a poet, playwright, and actor, though he is better known as an educator and lexicographer. He wrote satirical and occasional poetry, including works like The Brave Irishman. Sheridan was the son of Rev. Thomas Sheridan and godson of Jonathan Swift, spending his early years in Quilca, a significant literary hub. He later moved to Dublin and London, contributing to theater and education.
- Charlotte Brooke: Lived in Rantavan House, near Mullagh, County Cavan . (c.1740-1793): Charlotte Brooke was a poet and anthologist, celebrated for her Reliques of Irish Poetry (1789), which preserved Irish-language poetry through translations into English. Born in Rantavan, she was influenced by her father’s interest in Irish culture. Her work bridged Gaelic and English literary traditions, making her a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival
- Cathaoir (Cahir) MacCabe (c. 1670–c. 1740): A poet and harpist born in Cloghballybeg, Mullagh, Co. Cavan, known for his Irish language verse and friendship with Turlough O’Carolan.
- Fiachra Mac Brádaigh (c. 1690–c. 1760): A native of Co. Cavan, likely from the Stradone area, who worked as a schoolmaster and wrote in colloquial Irish.
- Philip Mac Brádaigh (c. 1650–c. 1719): Known as ‘Philip Ministir’ or ‘Parson Brady’, a poet and clergyman born in Co. Cavan, probably west of Cootehill.
- Tom MacIntyre (1933–2019): A poet, playwright, and short story writer born in Bailieborough.
- Terence O’Gorman (1919–2003): A poet born on a small farm at Drumnaveigh near Ballyjamesduff.
- Brendan McCann (b. 1940): A poet and playwright who grew up near Belturbet.
- Noel Monahan: A contemporary poet and writer associated with the region.
- Frank McGovern (b. 1891): A poet from the townland of Moneensauran, Glangevlin.
- James McCaffrey: A local poet from Garvolt, Glangevlin..
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Ireland’s county Cavan is a haven of lakes and rolling hills, with the Shannon-Erne Waterway offering tranquil boating and fishing opportunities. The Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff explores local history, while the Marble Arch Caves, part of a UNESCO Geopark, showcase stunning underground formations. Other attractions include the Killykeen Forest Park’s walking trails. Cavan is Ireland’s 19th largest county by size (1,891 sq km) and eighth smallest by population (81,704). Population peaked at 243,158 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 52,618 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Cavan is Ireland’s 20th most visited tourist county with around 111,000 international visitors per year.
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