Irish Literature
For a relatively small country, Ireland has made a huge contribution to world literature. Irish poetry has a long and complex history. The Irish language has one of the oldest vernacular literature and poetry traditions and represents a more or less unbroken cycle from the 6th century to the present day.
Many world famous Irish writers, poets and playwrights were born in Dublin or made Dublin their home. For example, Seamus Heaney, Jonathan Swift, WB Yeats. Yeats was involved in setting up the Abbey Theatre and James Joyce whose world famous “Ulysses” is set in Dublin, remarks on a journey he made around the city.
Among the things to do in Dublin is the choice to find out about famous Irish poets and writers and take a literary tour of the city.
Links and Resources
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Literary Dublin
Find out about Dublin's most famous writers. This page contains lots of useful and interesting information on Dublin's literature and literary scholars.
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Dublin City Libraries
Find your local library. This is a database of all libraries in Dublin City. search by area to find the nearest library to you.
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Pobail.ie
Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. One of the man aims of this department is to advance the use of the irish language in Ireland.
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Cuisle
Irish Language Magazine. Monthly magazine with a professional layout and design, it caters for a wide range of tastes with articles on current affairs, the environment, sport, Gaeltacht life, entertainment, arts and culture, travel and new technology. more » -
Walking Tour
Take a walking tour of literary Dublin. Describes literary landmarks around Dublin including the Dublin Writer's Museum and The James Joyce Cultural Centre more »
