- Antoine Ó Raifteiri (1779–1835): A traveling poet in the Irish tradition, often associated with the Loughrea area.
- Eoghan Ó Tuairisc: Born in Ballinasloe, County Galway . (1919-1982): An Irish-language poet, novelist, and playwright, Ó Tuairisc served as an officer in the Irish Army during World War II. His poetry, including Lux Aeterna (1964), blends modernist and traditional Gaelic forms, often reflecting his Galway roots and broader Irish cultural themes. He is noted for his versatility and contributions to Irish-language literature.
- Máirtín Ó Direáin (1910–1988): Born on Inis Mór, Aran Islands, he is a prominent Irish-language poet.
- Máirtín Ó Direáin: Born in Sruthán, Inishmore, Aran Islands, County Galway; lived in Galway City and Rosmuc . (1910-1988): A leading Irish-language poet, Ó Direáin’s work, such as Coinnle Geala (1942) and Dánta 1939-1979, reflects the rugged beauty of the Aran Islands and themes of cultural loss and modernity. He worked in the postal service in Galway City and later Dublin, where he began publishing poetry. His modernist style and focus on Gaeltacht life made him a cornerstone of 20th-century Irish poetry.
- Marcas Ó Callanáin (c. 1789–1846): Born in Craughwell, a poet from the Irish tradition.
- Mary Devenport O’Neill: Lived in Galway City, County Galway . (1879-1967): O’Neill, a poet and playwright, lived in Galway and published Prometheus and Other Poems (1929). Her poem “Galway” is featured on the Galway Poetry Trail at Jury’s Inn, Wolfe Tone Bridge. Her work often engaged with Irish landscapes and modernist themes, influenced by her time in Galway and connections to literary figures like W.B. Yeats.
- Mary O’Malley (born 1954): Born in Connemara, she is a well-known contemporary Irish poet.
- Moya Cannon: Born in Dunfanaghy, County Donegal; lived in Galway City, County Galway . (1956-): A celebrated poet, Cannon has lived in Galway for decades, where she was writer-in-residence at the University of Galway. Her collections, such as Oar (1990) and Carrying the Songs (2007), explore nature, history, and migration, often drawing on Galway’s landscapes. Her work is featured on the Galway Poetry Trail, reflecting her deep connection to the region.
- Padraic Fallon (1905–1974): Born in Athenry, he was a distinguished poet and playwright.
- Patrick O’Kelly (c. 1746–1837): Born in Loughrea, known as a travelling poet..
- Rita Ann Higgins: Born and lived in Galway City, County Galway (Ballybrit) . (1955-): A prominent contemporary poet, Higgins is known for her raw, working-class voice in collections like Goddess on the Mervue Bus (1986) and Throw in the Vowels (2005). Her poem “Men with Tired Hair” is featured on the Galway Poetry Trail at Richardson’s Pub, Eyre Square. Her work often explores gender, poverty, and urban Galway life with humor and defiance.
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Ireland’s county Galway offers a delightful mix of cultural heritage and coastal beauty, with Galway City’s Latin Quarter showcasing historic streets and traditional music venues. The Connemara National Park provides hiking trails through rugged mountains and bogs, while the Aran Islands offer ancient stone forts like Dún Aonghasa. Other favourite stop is ithe Kylemore Abbey’s Victorian gardens and coastal cliffs. Galway is Ireland’s second largest county by size (5,939 sq km) and fifth largest by population (277,737). Population peaked at 440,198 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 148,340 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Galway is Ireland’s third most visited tourist county with around 1,028,000 international visitors per year.
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