Literature Medieval to 17th Century
Giolla Mochuda Mor Ó Caiside & Tomas Ó Caisaide The earliest renowned Cassidy poet is Giolla Mochuda Mor Ó Caiside (also identified …
Literature 18th Century
Brian Merriman 1749?–?1805 ‘Professor Seán Ó Tuama says of Merriman’s poem: The Midnight Court is undoubtedly one of the greatest comic works …
Literature 19th Century
Bibliography of Nineteenth Century Irish Literature This resource is maintained and edited by Julia M. Wright with the generous support of CFI …
Literature 20th Century
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was born in Dublin. He moved to London as a young man (1876), where he established himself as …
Literature 20th Century 2
Padraic Colum Bhí athair Pádraic Colum ina mháistir ar theach na mBocht i Longfort. Is ann a rugadh Pádraic ar 8ú Nollaig …
Literature 20th Century 3
Pádraig Pearse Patrick Henry Pearse (1879–1916) was a teacher, barrister, poet, and writer who was one of the leaders of the Easter …
Literature 20th Century 4
James Hanley claimed he was born in Dublin on 3 September 1901, but was actually born in Liverpool in 1897 to Irish …
Literature 20th Century 5
Eilís Dillon These links are presented by the literary estate of Eilís Dillon (1920-1994) one of Ireland’s most distinguished writers. To explore …
Literature Resources
Abbey Theatre Archive The Archive collects and preserves material of every kind relating to all aspects of the Abbey Theatre and its …