Richard Rowley
1877-1947
Born
Richard Valentine Williams in Belfast. After the collapse of the family
business in 1931 he became Chairman of the Assistance Board. He founded
the Mourne Press which published works by Michael McLaverty, Sam Hanna
Bell, Forrest Reid and by himself. His works include The City of Refuge,
Ballads of Mourne and Apollo in Mourne. He is buried in Belfast.
Further information, location and directions to the
grave are to be found in "The End - An Illustrated Guide to the
Graves of Irish Writers". Click here
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