Limerick author releases final book on Dublin's literary quarter

A LIMERICK author has published a comprehensive guide to Dublin's literary Latin Quarter, including nods to Limerick people.
Brendan Lynch is originally from Abbeyfeale and his father was a sergeant in the gardaí.

The book, Dublin’s Latin Quarter is the final one in the series from the Limerick author, as he's now considering retirement - this is his fifth book about Dublin’s rich literary history.

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It features Limerick artist Norman Garstin, novelist Kate O’Brien and poets Michael Hartnett and Brendan Kennelly.

“It’s the final of my five books on Dublin’s remarkable literary history. At 87, I am now considering early retirement. Michael Hartnett and Brendan Kennelly are mentioned in the new book, both of whom I was privileged to know. As is pioneering Caherconlish artist Norman Garstin, one of the first Irish artists to study abroad, in Antwerp in 1800 and then in Paris.

“The new book features 80 brief biographies and details of the homes and haunts of Ireland’s most famous writers, artists and musicians.

“From Samuel Beckett and Oscar Wilde to Kate O’Brien, Maeve Binchy, Elizabeth Bowen and Mary Lavin. Artists Jack B Yeats, Francis Bacon, John Behan and Roderic O’Conor to the pioneering May Guinness and Mainie Jellett,” Mr Lynch said.

Across 250 pages, the book features more than 100 photographs.

Mr Lynch explained that it “is a guide to the quarter, which is based in south Georgian Dublin and encompasses the area from Merrion Row to Pembroke Road. Also, Merrion and Fitzwilliam Squares and the Herbert Street residences of such diverse characters as Brendan Behan and leading Victorian composer Villiers Stanford.”

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