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
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Limerick Irish language writers, from munsterlit.ie
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Limerick poets, from munsterlit.ie
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Limerick novelists, from munsterlit.ie
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Our literary history II: some novelists of distinction, Old Limerick Journal, vol. 13, Winter 1982
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What’s the best between the covers [local books published during 2009], Limerick Leader 19/12/2009, p2 (Leader 2)
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A very much between the covers holiday period [local books published during 2009], Limerick Post 23/01/2010
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Get lost in a book this Christmas, Limerick Post 17/12/2011, p32
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The tales of three Limerick writers [Adam Chappell, Donal Minihane & Pat O’Connor], Limerick Post 17/09/2016, p48 & 49
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Take 5: Limerick female authors [Evelyn Cosgrave, Siobhán MacDonald, Patricia Byrne, Judi Curtin, Roisín Meaney], Limerick Life 29/06/2016, p33
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A river of life in words, Limerick Leader 16/12/2017, p1 & 2 (Leader 2)
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Continuing Limerick literary heritage, [An Island of Scribes and Bards, part 2], Limerick Leader 22/09/2018, p8 (Leader 2)
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Limerick Prison inmates release book and donate crafts to many worthy causes, Limerick Leader 21/12/2019, p6
Kevin Barry
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Barry has finger on pulse of forgotten country, Limerick Leader 3/11/2007, p12
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City scribes make awards shortlist, Limerick Chronicle 11/3/2008, p7
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Limerick City author's 'beer trip' tale captures top literary prize, Limerick Leader 14/4/2012, p7
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Literacy force, Kevin, honoured for his unique way without words, Limerick Leader 21/7/2012, p20
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Former Limerick Post journalist wins international literary award, Limerick Post 15/6/2013, p44
Dan Binchy
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Novel Success is The Last Resort for author Dan, Limerick Leader 26/9/1992, p13
Shane Brennan
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Limerick-man traces steps of ancient Greek army, Limerick Post 28/1/2006, p60
Bob Burke
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Bob is on the pig’s back as he writes out the recession, Limerick Leader 1/8/2009, p4(Leader 2)
Johanna Byrne
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Tales from Johanna’s little house, Limerick Leader 13/10/2010, p5
Patricia Byrne
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Profile in 'This Limerick Life' column, Limerick Leader 21/4/2012, p2 (Leader 2)
Helena Close
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‘You don’t choose the story, it chooses you’, Limerick Leader 9/5/2009, p4 (Leader 2) [see also Sarah O’Brien]
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'I've been a self-isolator since the nineties!' [interview], Limerick Leader 21/03/2020, p2 & 3 (Leader 2)
Michael Collins
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Write stuff from local author, Limerick Leader 6/6/1992
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Limerick writer Michael puts poetry in motion, Limerick Leader 20/5/2006, p6
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Thrilling author turns triumphant athlete: it’s a Greek thing, Sunday Independent 16/7/2006, p12
Dorothea Conyers
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biographical sketch, researched & written by Jean Murray
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report on Fashionable marriage between Charles Conyers and Dorothea Spaight Blood-Smyth, Limk. Chronicle 4/2/1892
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Death of novelist, Limerick Leader 28/5/1949, p7
Emma Cooke
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Emma Cooke and the Bishop’s Lady, Limerick Leader 30/1/1982, p5
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Plight of Limerick middle class Eve, Limerick Leader 30/11/1985, p7
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biographical profile from Unveiling treasures: the Attic guide to…Irish women literary writers, 1993
Evelyn Cosgrave
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New author had burning desire to write novel, Limerick Leader 30/1/2008, p4
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Evelyn desperately seeking success with her novel idea, Limerick Post 9/2/2008, p20
David Cowpar
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Double book launch by debut author, Limerick Leader 8/2/2014, p4 (Leader 2)
Judi Curtin
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Judi goes for Alice again, Limerick Leader 14/8/2006
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Tales of a literary life, Limerick Leader 09/09/2017, p1 & 2 (Leader 2)
James Dee
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Author James rustling up novels about local cowboys, Limerick Leader 28/2/2009, p16
Alice Dwyer-Joyce
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Carrying on a literary tradition, Limerick Chronicle 31/8/1968, p3
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Author is member of old Limerick family, Limerick Chronicle 14/3/1970 p3
Helena Enright
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Helena draws on her dad’s cancer battle for debut play, Limerick Leader 11/11/2006, p15
Jim Fennessy
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Very little domestic bliss in Jim’s book, Limerick Leader 12/2/2000
Mike Finn
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interview in feature article about emigration, Limerick Leader 21/1/1989, p9
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Playwright and actor, making a drama out of life, Limerick Leader 10/4/1999
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Author Mike’s top USA award, Limerick Leader 24/7/2000, p1
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Mike is in class of his own at US university, Limerick Leader 4/12/2000, p5
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People Profile: Mike Finn, Fusion Magazine Winter 2015, p12-17
Barry Fitzgerald
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Scientist sheds light on Santa's magic formula, Limerick Leader 10/12/2016, p11
Brenda Frawley
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Limerick author celebrates success, Limerick Leader 22/10/2012, p7
Gerry (G. P.) Gallivan
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Limerick author’s new play, Limerick Leader 21/12/1955, p1
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Premiere of play by local author, Limerick Leader 28/12/1955, p1
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Successful premiere of Easter Rising play by local playwright, Limerick Leader 9/4/1958, p1
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Gerry Gallivan’s The Stepping Stone, Limerick Leader 14/9/1963, p4
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biographical note from Selected Plays by G. P. Gallivan, 1999
Ben Garvey
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feature in 'This Limerick Life' column, Limerick Leader 20/10/2012
Thomas Grady
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Thomas Grady, writer, from Worthies of Thomond by Robert Herbert
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Grady's nosegay by Paddy Lysaght, Old Limerick Journal vol. 20, Winter 1986
Carole Gurnett
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Carole's new novel is a big hit in city bookstore, Limerick Leader 21/03/2015, p21
E. Hall (Kate O'Halloran)
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biographical note, unknown source
Mirette Hanley
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A story of love, death and blue hydrangeas, Limerick Leader 02/12/2017, p20
Walter Hegarty, Fr.
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Bestselling author priest’s 250-mile trek for charity, Limerick Leader 8/8/1992, p1
Joe Hennessy
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Shannon takes off in a novel direction in a new fictional book by Joe Hennessy, Limerick Leader 14/05/2005
Jack Hogan
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The Arts Interview by John Rainsford, Limerick Leader 04/11/2017, p2 (Leader 2)
Leonard Holman
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Dad’s yarns prompts Leonard’s tales from the dark side, Limerick Leader 23/5/2009, p11
Peter Hutchinson
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Local author’s play warmly received, Limerick Leader 11/11/1959, p1
Charles Johnston
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Charles Johnston, Writer, c.1719-1800, from Worthies of Thomond by Robert Herbert
Breda Joy
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Debut novelist to read in Newcastle West library, Limerick Leader 10/11/2018, p21 (Leader 2)
- Memories of moon landing stirred in Newcastle West, Limerick Post 17/11/2018, p22
Maeve Kelly
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Proving comedy is undeveloped tragedy, Limerick Leader 28/10/1989, p6
James Kenney
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A forgotten dramatist [James Kenney] by Jim Kemmy, Old Limerick Journal, vol. 16, Summer 1984
Frederick Langbridge
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The Rev F. Langbridge’s publications, Limerick Chronicle 11/1/1883
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review of The Top of the Ladder by Rev. F. Langbridge, Limerick Chronicle 9/9/1884
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review of poetry collection Sent Back By The Angels, Dublin University Review, Dec. 1885, p392
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review of Look Before You Leap by Rev. F. Langbridge, Limerick Chronicle 23/2/1886
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Four men of a past generation: Rev P. F. Kavanagh, Rev James Dowd, Rev Canon Langbridge, Judge Adams, Limerick Leader 16/9/1950, p4
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Noted playwright who lived for years in Limerick, Limerick Leader 6/1/1954, p1
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
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Talk on supernatural fiction writer's fascinating life, Limerick Leader 12/11/2016, p8
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Before Dracula, a Murroe man gave the world Victorian gothic tales that shook the soul, Limerick Life. 25/01/2017, p20
Mae Leonard
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Children’s book by Limerick author, Limerick Leader 6/12/1986, p10
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Mae Day as writer lifts a set of Swifts, Limerick Chronicle 10/7/2007, p9
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Mae's new compilation of local tales, Limerick Leader, 19/09/2015 p21
Anthony Liston
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‘You Can Never Go Home Any More’ digs deep into family roots, Limerick Leader 11/2/2006, p10
Paddy Lysaght
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Limerick man prosecuted over banned books, Limerick Leader 12/1/1963, p1
Lytton, Rosina (Lady Lytton)
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Lady Rosina Lytton, Novelist, 1802-1882, from Worthies of Thomond by Robert Herbert
Maireád Maguire
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Inspiring teacher publishes her debut children's book, Limerick Leader 5/12/2012, p3
Annmarie McCarthy
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‘Fungie’ a swimming success for Limerick author, Limerick Post 20/11/2010, p24
Siobhán McDonald
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Limerick author signs off on major publishing deal, Limerick Post 8/2/2014, p12
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A twist in Siobhán’s tale of the riverbank, Limerick Post 07/05/2016, p16
William McLysaght
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County Limerick playwright, Limerick Leader 19/8/1950, p7
Michael McNamara
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Literary talents of ‘Parish’ man hailed in U.S., Limerick Chronicle 2/5/1970, p3
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Limerickman wins big literary award in U.S.A., Limerick Chronicle 13/6/1970, p3
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Studying literature in Oxford, Limerick Chronicle 22/5/1971, p3
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Michael M. McNamara on Provos in Limerick, Limerick Leader 27/5/1978
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Limerick author dies in accident, Limerick Leader 15/9/1979, p2
Joy Martin
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Joy’s novel scoop on Limerick ‘royals’, Limerick Leader 26/9/1987, p3
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Success story of Limerick author Joy, Limerick Leader 15/4/1989, p4
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biographical profile from Unveiling treasures:the Attic guide to…Irish women literary writers, 1993
Gemma Mawdsley
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GM launches her first novel this weekend, Limerick Leader 21/3/2009, p11
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The Limerick horror writer who has frightened herself, Limerick Post 23/05/2015, p28
Roisin Meaney
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Diary of a teenager published, Limerick Leader 4/12/2006, p7
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City author Roisin’s latest book hits bestseller list, Limerick Leader 2/6/2007, p3
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The Leader Interview – Bestsellers for Listowel writer weak at the knees, Limerick Leader 7/7/2007, p6
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From a cornflakes box to novel success [interview], Limerick Leader 13/11/2010, p27
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Life is laid bare in RM’s new romantic novel, Limerick Leader 12/2/2011, p2 (Leader 2)
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Author hopes for best-seller again, Limerick Leader 4/4/2012, p11
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Perseverance pays off for top author Roisin, Limerick Post 3/11/2012, p32
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A novel twist in Roisin's tenth book already delighting her fans, Limerick Leader 19/4/2014, p2 [Leader 2]
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Interview: Roisin Meaney, The Limerick Magazine (date?), p14 & 15
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Best-seller Roisin gets ready to launch her 15th novel, Limerick Leader 06/06/2018, p26
Roisin Meaney & Judi Curtin
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Bestselling authors tap into teen years, Limerick Leader 27/10/2007
Dan Mooney
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Limerick author shortlisted for writers bursary award, Limerick Leader 26/9/2016, p8
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Author Interview: Dan Mooney, Limerick Magazine November 2016, p55
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Limerick author gets Bitmead bursary award, Limerick Leader 07/11/2016, p4
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Me, Myself and Them - Limerick launch of award-winning debut novel, Limerick Life 24/05/2017, p34
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Me, Myself and Them: Dan's award-winning book is out, Limerick Leader 03/06/2017, p6 (Leader 2)
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Mooney's darkly comedic take on the pains of growing old, Limerick Leader 21/07/2018, p 2 & 3 (Leader 2)
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The work-life balance of a literary aerosexual, Limerick Post 16/03/2019, p22
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Mooney gets New York Post accolade for novel, Limerick Leader 29/06/2019, p14 (Leader 2)
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Writer Dan stays under the radar, Limerick Post 14/09/2019, p16
Susan Newman
- Susan's first novel, Silent Lives, to hit the bookshops this week, Limerick Leader 04/07/2020, p3
Andrew Nugent
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Glenstal prior turns his hand to fiction with murder thriller, Limerick Leader 5/8/2006, p9
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Crime pays for Glenstal monk and author, Limerick Leader 24/3/2007
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Limerick crime-writing monk's latest mystery, Limerick Post 3/8/2013, p12
‘Sarah O'Brien’ [Helena Close & Patricia Rainsford]
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Limerick writers are piping hot property, Limerick Leader 30/7/2003, p5
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Comic crime caper set in Limerick, Limerick Post 2/8/2003
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Limerick’s newest and hottest literary properties…, Limerick Leader 2/8/2008
Pat O'Connor
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Author has the write stuff for international success, Limerick Leader 1/10/2011, p18
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People In My Brain, Limerick Post 23/11/2019, p122
Joe O’Donnell
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“The Lads” receive an ovation, Limerick Chronicle 15/8/1972, p1
Ciaran O'Driscoll
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Writer releases his 'challenging' debut novel, Limerick Leader 20/10/2012, p2
Seán Ó Duinn & Michael Quinlan
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New chapter for local writers, Limerick Leader 28/11/1992
Hubert O'Grady
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Hubert O'Grady’s death: causes hokey-pokey to chat, The Irish Playgoer, 1899
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Death of Mr. Hubert O'Grady, The Era, 1899
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letter to Limerick City Library from Christopher Fitz-Simon with info on O'Grady, 28/5/2002
Patrick O’Keefe
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Limerickman wins top US literary award, Limerick Post 11/2/2006, p10
Michael O'Riordan / Rúnaí
- The Rúnaí is well served in new anthology of his writings, Limerick Leader 13/08/2016, p15
Ros Pearl
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Thriller writer Ros features Limerick in new book, Limerick Leader 08/07/2017, p2
Michael Quinlan
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Novel based on Lough Gur, Limerick Leader 28/11/1992
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Local legend Quinlan accomplishes his three life long goals, Limerick Leader 14/04/2018, p31 (Leader 2)
Patricia Rainsford
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Trisha has a knack for living the good life, Limerick Leader 2/7/2005, p15
John Redington
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New novel Shanagolden has potential to be a 'blockbuster', Limerick Leader 3/8/2013, p2 [Leader 2]
Donal Ryan
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Limerick writer Ryan shortlisted for best newcomer award, Limerick Leader 17/11/2012, p2 (Leader 2)
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Author in a spin after debut novel wins book of the year, Limerick Leader 22/12/2012, p3
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Author spinning after award nod, Limerick Leader 28/8/2013, p6
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Author 'overwhelmed' at third award nod for book, Limerick Leader 31/8/2013, p9
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Author Donal honoured for his spin on the story of our times, Limerick Leader 20/11/2013, p20
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Donal Ryan, The Limerick Magazine, November 2015, p58-60
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Donal Ryan wins 'book of the decade' award, Limerick Leader 16/11/2016, p3
Maureen Sparling
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Poetry ‘going down a treat’ with visitors, Limerick Chronicle 25/8/1992, p5
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Poet of King’s Island to publish for Christmas, Limerick Chronicle 16/11/1993
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The Little Ark is to be celebrated in new music, no source (Limerick Leader c.1993/4?)
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Maureen’s well-versed Reflections, Limerick Leader 10/1/1994
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photo of M.S. as a child at Kilkee, Limerick Chronicle 1/8/1995
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Glittering launch of Maureen’s book, Limerick Leader 16/12/2000, p16
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Where Maureen finds her reasons to rhyme – The Leader Interview, Limerick Leader 21/10/2006
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‘Taboos’ dealt with in novel, Limerick Chronicle 24/10/2006, p2
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Giving a voice to a “fallen” woman, Limerick Post no date (prob. Oct 2006)
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Lamb chops, radio and rugby are packed into Maureen's latest book, Limerick Post 08/11/2014, p14
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Maureen's latest to be launched, Limerick Chronicle 04/11/2014, p12
Gerry Stembridge
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Stembridge writes Ireland’s wrongs, Limerick Leader 24/1/2009, p2 (Leader 2)
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Limerick born writer makes Amazon Top 10 list with first novel, Limerick Leader [Leader 2] 16/05/2015, p8
Eithne Strong
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Novel has Newcastle memories about it, Limerick Leader 1/1/1994
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entry for E.S. in A pocket History of Irish Literature, 1997
Maeve Tynan
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Maeve is away with the fairies for fer first kids book, Limerick Leader 12/1/2013
Grace Wynne-Jones
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2 photos of GWJ – Limerick Chronicle 5/9/1970 p3 & Limerick Leader 20/1/1973 p16
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City author is back to grace the bookshelves, Limerick Leader 17/2/2007, p9
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Make the simple delights of life your saving grace, Limerick Leader 28/3/2009, p25