Writers - General, Fiction, Drama

See separate files for Michael Curtin, Gerald Griffin, Charlotte Grace O’Brien, Kate O'Brien, J. M. O'Neill, Darren Shan

 

General

• Limerick Irish language writers, from munsterlit.ie

• Limerick poets, from munsterlit.ie

• Limerick novelists, from munsterlit.ie

• Our literary history II: some novelists of distinction, Old Limerick Journal, vol. 13, Winter 1982

• What’s the best between the covers [local books published during 2009], Limerick Leader 19/12/2009, p2 (Leader 2)

• A very much between the covers holiday period [local books published during 2009], Limerick Post 23/01/2010

• Get lost in a book this Christmas, Limerick Post 17/12/2011, p32

• The tales of three Limerick writers [Adam Chappell, Donal Minihane & Pat O’Connor], Limerick Post 17/09/2016, p48 & 49 

• Take 5: Limerick female authors [Evelyn Cosgrave, Siobhán MacDonald, Patricia Byrne, Judi Curtin, Roisín Meaney], Limerick Life 29/06/2016, p33

• A river of life in words, Limerick Leader 16/12/2017, p1 & 2 (Leader 2)

• Continuing Limerick literary heritage, [An Island of Scribes and Bards, part 2], Limerick Leader 22/09/2018, p8 (Leader 2)  

Kevin Barry

• Barry has finger on pulse of forgotten country, Limerick Leader 3/11/2007, p12

• City scribes make awards shortlist, Limerick Chronicle 11/3/2008, p7

• Limerick City author's 'beer trip' tale captures top literary prize, Limerick Leader 14/4/2012, p7

• Literacy force, Kevin, honoured for his unique way without words, Limerick Leader 21/7/2012, p20

• Former Limerick Post journalist wins international literary award, Limerick Post 15/6/2013, p44

Dan Binchy

• Novel Success is The Last Resort for author Dan, Limerick Leader 26/9/1992, p13

Shane Brennan

• Limerick-man traces steps of ancient Greek army, Limerick Post 28/1/2006, p60

Bob Burke

• Bob is on the pig’s back as he writes out the recession, Limerick Leader 1/8/2009, p4(Leader 2)

 Johanna Byrne

• Tales from Johanna’s little house, Limerick Leader 13/10/2010, p5

Patricia Byrne

• Profile in 'This Limerick Life' column, Limerick Leader 21/4/2012, p2 (Leader 2)

Helena Close

• ‘You don’t choose the story, it chooses you’, Limerick Leader 9/5/2009, p4 (Leader 2) [see also Sarah O’Brien]

Michael Collins

• Write stuff from local author, Limerick Leader 6/6/1992

• Limerick writer Michael puts poetry in motion, Limerick Leader 20/5/2006, p6

• Thrilling author turns triumphant athlete: it’s a Greek thing, Sunday Independent 16/7/2006, p12

Dorothea Conyers

• biographical sketch, researched & written by Jean Murray

• Conyers refs from Ffolliott’s births, deaths etc.

• report on Fashionable marriage between Charles Conyers and Dorothea Spaight Blood-Smyth, Limk. Chronicle 4/2/1892

• Death of novelist, Limerick Leader 28/5/1949, p7

Emma Cooke

• Emma Cooke and the Bishop’s Lady, Limerick Leader 30/1/1982, p5

• Plight of Limerick middle class Eve, Limerick Leader 30/11/1985, p7

• biographical profile from Unveiling treasures: the Attic guide to…Irish women literary writers, 1993

Evelyn Cosgrave

• New author had burning desire to write novel, Limerick Leader 30/1/2008, p4

• Evelyn desperately seeking success with her novel idea, Limerick Post 9/2/2008, p20

David Cowpar

• Double book launch by debut author, Limerick Leader 8/2/2014, p4 (Leader 2)

Judi Curtin

• Judi goes for Alice again, Limerick Leader 14/8/2006

• Tales of a literary life, Limerick Leader 09/09/2017, p1 & 2 (Leader 2)
  

Michael Curtin

James Dee

• Author James rustling up novels about local cowboys, Limerick Leader 28/2/2009, p16

Alice Dwyer-Joyce

• Carrying on a literary tradition, Limerick Chronicle 31/8/1968, p3

• Author is member of old Limerick family, Limerick Chronicle 14/3/1970 p3

Helena Enright

• Helena draws on her dad’s cancer battle for debut play, Limerick Leader 11/11/2006, p15

Jim Fennessy

• Very little domestic bliss in Jim’s book, Limerick Leader 12/2/2000

Mike Finn

• interview in feature article about emigration, Limerick Leader 21/1/1989, p9

• Playwright and actor, making a drama out of life, Limerick Leader 10/4/1999

• Author Mike’s top USA award, Limerick Leader 24/7/2000, p1

• Mike is in class of his own at US university, Limerick Leader 4/12/2000, p5

• People Profile: Mike Finn, Fusion Magazine Winter 2015, p12-17

Barry Fitzgerald

• Scientist sheds light on Santa's magic formula, Limerick Leader 10/12/2016, p11 

Brenda Frawley

• Limerick author celebrates success, Limerick Leader 22/10/2012, p7

Gerry (G. P.) Gallivan

• Limerick author’s new play, Limerick Leader 21/12/1955, p1

• Premiere of play by local author, Limerick Leader 28/12/1955, p1

• Successful premiere of Easter Rising play by local playwright, Limerick Leader 9/4/1958, p1

• Gerry Gallivan’s The Stepping Stone, Limerick Leader 14/9/1963, p4

• biographical note from Selected Plays by G. P. Gallivan, 1999

Ben Garvey

• feature in 'This Limerick Life' column, Limerick Leader 20/10/2012

Thomas Grady

• Thomas Grady, writer, from Worthies of Thomond by Robert Herbert

• Grady's nosegay by Paddy Lysaght, Old Limerick Journal vol. 20, Winter 1986

Gerald Griffin

Carole Gurnett

• Carole's new novel is a big hit in city bookstore, Limerick Leader 21/03/2015, p21 

 E. Hall (Kate O'Halloran)

• biographical note, unknown source

Mirette Hanley

• A story of love, death and blue hydrangeas, Limerick Leader 02/12/2017, p20

Walter Hegarty, Fr.

• Bestselling author priest’s 250-mile trek for charity, Limerick Leader 8/8/1992, p1

Joe Hennessy

• Shannon takes off in a novel direction in a new fictional book by Joe Hennessy, Limerick Leader 14/05/2005

Jack Hogan

• The Arts Interview by John Rainsford, Limerick Leader 04/11/2017, p2 (Leader 2)
  

Leonard Holman

• Dad’s yarns prompts Leonard’s tales from the dark side, Limerick Leader 23/5/2009, p11

Peter Hutchinson

• Local author’s play warmly received, Limerick Leader 11/11/1959, p1

Charles Johnston

• Charles Johnston, Writer, c.1719-1800, from Worthies of Thomond by Robert Herbert

Maeve Kelly

• Proving comedy is undeveloped tragedy, Limerick Leader 28/10/1989, p6

James Kenney

• A forgotten dramatist [James Kenney] by Jim Kemmy, Old Limerick Journal, vol. 16, Summer 1984
  

Frederick Langbridge

• The Rev F. Langbridge’s publications, Limerick Chronicle 11/1/1883

• review of The Top of the Ladder by Rev. F. Langbridge, Limerick Chronicle 9/9/1884

• review of poetry collection Sent Back By The Angels, Dublin University Review, Dec. 1885, p392

• review of Look Before You Leap by Rev. F. Langbridge, Limerick Chronicle 23/2/1886

• Four men of a past generation: Rev P. F. Kavanagh, Rev James Dowd, Rev Canon Langbridge, Judge Adams, Limerick Leader 16/9/1950, p4

• Noted playwright who lived for years in Limerick, Limerick Leader 6/1/1954, p1

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

• Talk on supernatural fiction writer's fascinating life, Limerick Leader 12/11/2016, p8 

• Before Dracula, a Murroe man gave the world Victorian gothic tales that shook the soul, Limerick Life. 25/01/2017, p20

Mae Leonard

• Children’s book by Limerick author, Limerick Leader 6/12/1986, p10

• Mae Day as writer lifts a set of Swifts, Limerick Chronicle 10/7/2007, p9

• Mae's new compilation of local tales, Limerick Leader, 19/09/2015 p21

Anthony Liston

• ‘You Can Never Go Home Any More’ digs deep into family roots, Limerick Leader 11/2/2006, p10

Paddy Lysaght

• Limerick man prosecuted over banned books, Limerick Leader 12/1/1963, p1

Lytton, Rosina (Lady Lytton)

• Lady Rosina Lytton, Novelist, 1802-1882, from Worthies of Thomond by Robert Herbert

Maireád Maguire

• Inspiring teacher publishes her debut children's book, Limerick Leader 5/12/2012, p3

Annmarie McCarthy

• ‘Fungie’ a swimming success for Limerick author, Limerick Post 20/11/2010, p24

Siobhán McDonald

• Limerick author signs off on major publishing deal, Limerick Post 8/2/2014, p12

• A twist in Siobhán’s tale of the riverbank, Limerick Post 07/05/2016, p16 

William McLysaght

• County Limerick playwright, Limerick Leader 19/8/1950, p7

Michael McNamara

• Literary talents of ‘Parish’ man hailed in U.S., Limerick Chronicle 2/5/1970, p3

• Limerickman wins big literary award in U.S.A., Limerick Chronicle 13/6/1970, p3

• Studying literature in Oxford, Limerick Chronicle 22/5/1971, p3

• Michael M. McNamara on Provos in Limerick, Limerick Leader 27/5/1978

• Limerick author dies in accident, Limerick Leader 15/9/1979, p2

Joy Martin

• Joy’s novel scoop on Limerick ‘royals’, Limerick Leader 26/9/1987, p3

• Success story of Limerick author Joy, Limerick Leader 15/4/1989, p4

• biographical profile from Unveiling treasures:the Attic guide to…Irish women literary writers, 1993

Gemma Mawdsley

• GM launches her first novel this weekend, Limerick Leader 21/3/2009, p11

• The Limerick horror writer who has frightened herself, Limerick Post 23/05/2015, p28

Roisin Meaney

• Diary of a teenager published, Limerick Leader 4/12/2006, p7

• City author Roisin’s latest book hits bestseller list, Limerick Leader 2/6/2007, p3

• The Leader Interview – Bestsellers for Listowel writer weak at the knees, Limerick Leader 7/7/2007, p6

• From a cornflakes box to novel success [interview], Limerick Leader 13/11/2010, p27

• Life is laid bare in RM’s new romantic novel, Limerick Leader 12/2/2011, p2 (Leader 2)

• Author hopes for best-seller again, Limerick Leader 4/4/2012, p11

• Perseverance pays off for top author Roisin, Limerick Post 3/11/2012, p32

• A novel twist in Roisin's tenth book already delighting her fans, Limerick Leader 19/4/2014, p2 [Leader 2]

• Interview: Roisin Meaney, The Limerick Magazine (date?), p14 & 15

• Best-seller Roisin gets ready to launch her 15th novel, Limerick Leader 06/06/2018, p26

Roisin Meaney & Judi Curtin

• Bestselling authors tap into teen years, Limerick Leader 27/10/2007

Dan Mooney

• Limerick author shortlisted for writers bursary award, Limerick Leader 26/9/2016, p8

• Author Interview: Dan Mooney, Limerick Magazine November 2016, p55 

• Limerick author gets Bitmead bursary award, Limerick Leader 07/11/2016, p4

• Me, Myself and Them - Limerick launch of award-winning debut novel, Limerick Life 24/05/2017, p34

• Me, Myself and Them: Dan's award-winning book is out, Limerick Leader 03/06/2017, p6 (Leader 2)

• Mooney's darkly comedic take on the pains of growing old, Limerick Leader 21/07/2018, p 2 & 3 (Leader 2)

Andrew Nugent

• Glenstal prior turns his hand to fiction with murder thriller, Limerick Leader 5/8/2006, p9

• Crime pays for Glenstal monk and author, Limerick Leader 24/3/2007

• Limerick crime-writing monk's latest mystery, Limerick Post 3/8/2013, p12

Charlotte Grace O’Brien

Kate O'Brien

‘Sarah O'Brien’ [Helena Close & Patricia Rainsford]

• Limerick writers are piping hot property, Limerick Leader 30/7/2003, p5

• Comic crime caper set in Limerick, Limerick Post 2/8/2003

• Limerick’s newest and hottest literary properties…, Limerick Leader 2/8/2008

Pat O'Connor

• Author has the write stuff for international success, Limerick Leader 1/10/2011, p18

Joe O’Donnell

• “The Lads” receive an ovation, Limerick Chronicle 15/8/1972, p1

Ciaran O'Driscoll

• Writer releases his 'challenging' debut novel, Limerick Leader 20/10/2012, p2

Seán Ó Duinn & Michael Quinlan

• New chapter for local writers, Limerick Leader 28/11/1992

Hubert O'Grady

• Hubert O'Grady’s death: causes hokey-pokey to chat, The Irish Playgoer, 1899

• Death of Mr. Hubert O'Grady, The Era, 1899

• letter to Limerick City Library from Christopher Fitz-Simon with info on O'Grady, 28/5/2002

Patrick O’Keefe

• Limerickman wins top US literary award, Limerick Post 11/2/2006, p10

J. M. O'Neill

Michael O'Riordan / Rúnaí

• The Rúnaí is well served in new anthology of his writings, Limerick Leader 13/08/2016, p15

Ros Pearl

• Thriller writer Ros features Limerick in new book, Limerick Leader 08/07/2017, p2

Michael Quinlan

• Novel based on Lough Gur, Limerick Leader 28/11/1992

• Local legend Quinlan accomplishes his three life long goals, Limerick Leader 14/04/2018, p31 (Leader 2)

Patricia Rainsford

• Trisha has a knack for living the good life, Limerick Leader 2/7/2005, p15

John Redington

• New novel Shanagolden has potential to be a 'blockbuster', Limerick Leader 3/8/2013, p2 [Leader 2]

Donal Ryan

• Limerick writer Ryan shortlisted for best newcomer award, Limerick Leader 17/11/2012, p2 (Leader 2)

• Author in a spin after debut novel wins book of the year, Limerick Leader 22/12/2012, p3

• Author spinning after award nod, Limerick Leader 28/8/2013, p6

• Author 'overwhelmed' at third award nod for book, Limerick Leader 31/8/2013, p9

• Author Donal honoured for his spin on the story of our times, Limerick Leader 20/11/2013, p20

• Donal Ryan, The Limerick Magazine, November 2015, p58-60

• Donal Ryan wins 'book of the decade' award, Limerick Leader 16/11/2016, p3 

Darren Shan

Maureen Sparling

• Poetry ‘going down a treat’ with visitors, Limerick Chronicle 25/8/1992, p5

• Poet of King’s Island to publish for Christmas, Limerick Chronicle 16/11/1993

• The Little Ark is to be celebrated in new music, no source (Limerick Leader c.1993/4?)

• Maureen’s well-versed Reflections, Limerick Leader 10/1/1994

• photo of M.S. as a child at Kilkee, Limerick Chronicle 1/8/1995

• Glittering launch of Maureen’s book, Limerick Leader 16/12/2000, p16

• Where Maureen finds her reasons to rhyme – The Leader Interview, Limerick Leader 21/10/2006

• ‘Taboos’ dealt with in novel, Limerick Chronicle 24/10/2006, p2

• Giving a voice to a “fallen” woman, Limerick Post no date (prob. Oct 2006)

• Lamb chops, radio and rugby are packed into Maureen's latest book, Limerick Post 08/11/2014, p14

• Maureen's latest to be launched, Limerick Chronicle 04/11/2014, p12
  

Gerry Stembridge

• Stembridge writes Ireland’s wrongs, Limerick Leader 24/1/2009, p2 (Leader 2)

• Limerick born writer makes Amazon Top 10 list with first novel, Limerick Leader [Leader 2] 16/05/2015, p8

Eithne Strong

• Novel has Newcastle memories about it, Limerick Leader 1/1/1994

• entry for E.S. in A pocket History of Irish Literature, 1997

Maeve Tynan

• Maeve is away with the fairies for fer first kids book, Limerick Leader 12/1/2013

Grace Wynne-Jones

• 2 photos of GWJ – Limerick Chronicle 5/9/1970 p3 & Limerick Leader 20/1/1973 p16

• City author is back to grace the bookshelves, Limerick Leader 17/2/2007, p9

• Make the simple delights of life your saving grace, Limerick Leader 28/3/2009, p25

 

 

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