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Clive Staples Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963), commonly referred to as C. S. Lewis, was an Irish author and scholar.

Antonia Logue was born in Co Derry in 1972.

Derry-based Jennifer Johnston is one of Northern Ireland's most popular novelists. Dublin born Jennifer Johnston has lived for many years in Derry and is one of Northern Ireland's most popular novelists.

Ian McDonald is an award-winning British science fiction novelist, living in Belfast. His themes include nanotechnology, postcyberpunk settings, and the impact of rapid social and technological change on non-Western societies.

Brian Friel (born 9 January 1929) is a playwright and director from Northern Ireland. Born in Omagh, County Tyrone, he received his college education at St. Columb's College in Derry and, briefly, the seminary at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, as well as in Belfast.

Benedict Kiely, a writer who reminds us of the need for civilization, neighbourliness, and decency.

		Brian O'Nolan
Brian O'Nolan (Irish: Brian Ó Núalláin) (October 5, 1911 – April 1, 1966) was a twentieth century Irish novelist and satirist.

		Joseph O'Connor
Considering that writers spend much of their formative years flogging their latest wares on endless promotion tours, the moment they are able to attract paid up punters with more than the promise of free wine and cheese must rank as a major triumph.

		Samuel Beckett
Nobel prize winning playwright and novelist Samuel Beckett was born in Dublin and lived most of his life in France.