Celebrating the Literary Voices of County Leitrim
Discover authors, their stories, and the works inspired by this beautiful county.
☘️ Leitrim’s Literary Legacy
This site is a space to explore the lives and works of authors from County Leitrim, and those who have written about it. Together, their writings offer a rich record of Leitrim’s people, places, and past — and help keep its stories alive. You’ll find author profiles, book lists, and links to where you can read or purchase their work. I’m also working to bring hard-to-find titles back into circulation and to help contemporary authors reach new readers. Whether you’re here to rediscover a forgotten voice or find someone new, céad míle fáilte.
📰 New & Noteworthy
🪶 A Bicentennial Republication
We’re proud to announce our special bicentennial republication of Poems: Religious, Moral and Sentimental, a historically significant collection of poetry widely considered to be the first produced in the province of New Brunswick, originally published in 1825. This new edition features a meticulously restored text preserving the original orthography and new typography selected to recall the character of early nineteenth-century printing.
This foundational collection was written by James Hogg (1800-1866), an Irish immigrant and journalist whose work provides a glimpse into the cultural life of early British North America. You can explore his full biography to learn more about his life and influence on his author profile page.
👤 Recently Added Authors
Our author list is always growing! Here are the three most recent additions connected to the county. Discover their stories and their work:
- Dr Fiona Slevin (15 Dec 2025)
- Ken Boyle (3 Dec 2025)
- Theophilus O’Flynn (30 Sep 2025)
Spotlight on Authors
John Mulhern
Michael J. MacManus
John McGahern
“I think that each of us inhabits a private world that others cannot see. The only difference between the writer and the reader is that the writer is able to dramatise that private world.”
— John McGahern
🔍 Explore Leitrim’s Literary Heritage
Start exploring the stories of Leitrim — through the voices of its writers and those who’ve written it into memory.
