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- Birthplace and childhood home of Patrick Kavanagh (1904 - 1967), who is regarded as one of the foremost Irish poets of the 20th century. He is buried in Inniskeen graveyard.
- Birthplace of Dr. Peter Kavanagh (1916 - 2006), brother of Patrick, writer, scholar and publisher, who collected, edited, and published the works of Patrick Kavanagh.He is buried in Inniskeen graveyard.
- William P Quinn (1900–1978) was the first Commissioner of the Garda Síochána to rise through the ranks from ordinary Garda when he was appointed in February 1965.
- Bernard O'Rourke Freestate senator, mill owner, founder of Arklow Pottery and part owner of Belleek Pottery.
- Oliver Callan satirist and comedian from RTÉ 2fm program Nob Nation
- Terrence O'Rourke head partner KPMG Ireland
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