Irish Authors and Poets

Elizabeth Bowen is a famous Irish author who is remembered for her literary works. She is known for her novels and short stories, which have been made into television and film. Some of her most...

An international success, PEN Award winner, and an autobiographical author. Irish Author Edna O'Brien has lived and written about, an extraordinary life. She continues to shock, and please the world with her controversial, yet beautiful...

Bram Stoker is arguably one of Ireland's most famous authors, and he is known worldwide for his creation of the mythical monster Dracula. Throughout, and after, his life he received a lot of appreciation for...

Ireland has produced many famous authors and we celebrate all. Derry is the 4th largest city in Ireland, therefore, it is no surprise that this city has produced many famous faces. Here are just a...

Maria Edgeworth is another famous author from our Island called Ireland. She created many children and adult novels throughout her life and played a role in the evolution of the Novel across Europe.  Continue reading below...

Brian Friel is a large name within Ireland's literary world. During his lifetime he created many poems, plays and short stories. In addition, he created many well-known pieces, for example, Transitions and Faith Healer, and...

Here at ConnollyCove, we take pride in all the famous writers Ireland has produced. Cecelia Ahern is a contemporary author who has had major book and film success throughout her ongoing career. Continue reading to discover...

Here at ConnollyCove we love everything and everyone Irish. Continue reading to discover the Life, Work, Fame, and Downfall of the famous Irish playwright Oscar Wilde.  Early Life Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the...

Here at ConnollyCove, we love all things literature. Continue reading to discover the life, success and journey of poet William Butler Yeats. W. B. Yeats | Life (1865-1939) William Butler Yeats is the son of acclaimed artist...

Here at ConnollyCove, we love all literature. Continue reading to discover the life and success of the Irish author: Samuel Beckett. Beckett: The Irish Author's Life Samuel Barclay Beckett was born in Foxrock, Dublin, on 13th April...

James Joyce was a phenomenal Irish author, short story writer, and poet, his work is still studied today and inspires keen writers all around the world. James Joyce had a unique skill to bring words...

Lady Gregory is often forgotten about when discussing Irish literature. Often paired with William Butler Yeats. After much research, she has been given the credit she deserved. Throughout her life she wrote much drama, folklore...