- Cormac Lally: A prominent spoken-word artist born in Tullamore and recognized as a Poetry Town laureate.
- John Frazer (c. 1804–1852): Known by the pen name “J. De Jean,” he was a cabinet-maker and poet from Birr whose works were published in the 1840s, notes the Creative Ireland website.
- Jim Brennan: A Daingean-based poet known for bringing poetry to local audiences, according to The Irish Times.
- Matthew Pilkington (1700/01–1774): An Anglican clergyman and poet born in Ballyboy.
- Pádraig J. Daly: Tullamore, County Offaly (1943– ): An Augustinian priest and poet, Daly was born in Dungarvan, County Waterford, but has lived and worked in Tullamore, Offaly, for significant periods, notably as a priest at the Augustinian community. His poetry, written in English, includes works like The Voice of the Hare and The Last Dream, which explore themes of spirituality, nature, and human experience with a lyrical and reflective style.
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County Offaly:
Ireland’s county Offaly is a county of historic depth and natural beauty, with the Clonmacnoise monastic site featuring ancient high crosses and a riverside setting along the Shannon. Tullamore’s historic distillery provides insights into Irish whiskey production, while the Bog of Allen Nature Centre explores the county’s unique peatlands. Other attractions include the Slieve Bloom Mountains’ hiking trails. Offaly is Ireland’s 18th largest county by size (1,998 square km) and ninth smallest by population (83,150). Population peaked at 146,857 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 51,533 in 1961. In terms of hospitality, Offaly is Ireland’s 30th most visited (and third least visited) tourist county with around 37,000 international visitors per year.
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