- Seamus Heaney: Born in Mossbawn, near Castledawson, County Derry; lived in Bellaghy, County Derry . (1939–2013): Seamus Heaney, a Nobel Laureate (1995), is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. His works, including Death of a Naturalist (1966) and North (1975), explore rural Derry life, the Troubles, and universal themes with lyrical precision. His poems like “Digging” and “Mid-Term Break” reflect his County Derry upbringing, blending personal and cultural narratives. Heaney later lived in Dublin and taught at Harvard and Oxford.
- Robert Greacen: Born in Derry City, County Derry; lived in Belfast during youth . (1920–2008): Greacen was a poet and editor who co-edited Contemporary Irish Poetry (1949) with Valentin Iremonger. Born in Derry, he moved to Belfast and later London, returning to Dublin in his later years. His Collected Poems won the Irish Times Poetry Prize in 1995. His work often explored themes of identity and exile.
- Seamus Deane: Born in Derry City, County Derry . (1940–2021): Primarily known as a critic and novelist (Reading in the Dark), Deane was also a poet whose collection Rumours (1977) vividly depicted Derry City with unflinching detail. His poetry, though less prolific than his prose, reflects his political consciousness and connection to Derry’s urban landscape during the Troubles.
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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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