Joseph O’Connor shortlisted for new award while Ireland’s largest monetary prize for a poetry collection beckons
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Author Joseph O'Connor is up for historical fiction prize. Photo: Mark Condren
Christmas came early this year when I was asked to interview one of my all-time favourite writers. The incomparable Claire Messud is attending the International Literature Festival Dublin and on May 26, she’ll be talking to me about her riveting new novel, This Strange Eventful History.
The International Literature Festival Dublin takes place on May 17-26 in Merrion Square Park and there’s a brilliant line-up of over 200 events for all ages. Tickets can be booked at ilfdublin.com.
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