- Bernard Gray: A 20th-century poet known for Songs and Stories of Leitrim.
- Conor Mc Manus: A writer and poet from Drumshanbo.
- James Hogg (1800–1866): A Leitrim-born poet who later published in New Brunswick, Canada.
- John Keaveney (c. 1844–1912): A Manorhamilton-born poet.
- John McDonald: Lived in Dromod, County Leitrim . (1842–c.1890, exact death date uncertain): A 19th-century poet, McDonald lived in Dromod and wrote poetry reflecting Leitrim’s rural life and landscapes. His work, though less widely known today, was locally significant and contributed to the county’s literary culture during a period of post-Famine decline. His poems often appeared in local publications and captured the social and economic struggles of the time.
- Leland Bardwell: Lived in Annaghmakerrig, County Monaghan, and Cloonagh, County Leitrim (near Drumshanbo) . (1922–2016): Born in Dublin, Bardwell spent significant time in Leitrim, particularly in Cloonagh, where she wrote much of her poetry. A novelist, playwright, and poet, her collections, such as The Mad Cyclist (1970) and The Fly and the Bedbug (1984), explored personal and Irish themes with a modernist sensibility. She co-founded the Irish Writers’ Co-operative and was a key figure in Ireland’s literary scene, with her Leitrim residence influencing her later work.
- Mary Guckian: Known for her poetry collections focusing on rural life and nature, including The Road to Gowel and Walking on Snow.
- Padraic J. O’Rourke: A poet from Kiltyclogher.
- Patrick Higgins (1803–1883): Also known as “Pat the Poet” from Gortletteragh.
- Rev. James Keegan: A priest and poet focused on Irish language and identity.
- Seamus O’Rourke: A contemporary poet and writer.
- Susan Langstaff Mitchell: A poet and writer born in Carrick-on-Shannon.
- Vincent Woods: A prominent poet, playwright, and broadcaster.
- William Henry Drummond: Born in Mohill, County Leitrim . (1854-1907): Known as the “Poet of the Habitant,” Drummond was a Canadian poet who emigrated from Mohill to Montreal at age ten. His collections, such as The Habitant (1897) and Johnny Courteau (1901), used French-Canadian dialect to capture the lives of Quebec’s rural people. His poetry, infused with humor and empathy, reflected his Irish roots and immigrant experience, making him a significant figure in Canadian literature.
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Ireland’s county Leitrim is a haven of waterways and unspoilt scenery, with the Shannon-Erne Waterway offering tranquil boating and fishing opportunities. Carrick-on-Shannon’s historic Costello Chapel and vibrant marina provide cultural and leisurely appeal, while Glencar Waterfall adds natural beauty. Leitrim is Ireland’s seventh smallest county by size (1,525 square km) and smallest by population (35,199). Population peaked at 155,297 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 25,057 in 1996. In terms of hospitality, Leitrim is Ireland’s 29th most visited tourist county with around 39,000 international visitors per year.
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