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Éilís Ní Dhuibhne announced as new Laureate for Irish Fiction

The Arts Council has announces Éilís Ní Dhuibhne as the new Laureate for Irish Fiction.

Watch: Sebastian Barry talks to Claire-Louise Bennett

The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing? And what is its purpose and mystery beyond the pragmatic notions of academia and journalism?

Books • 16 Jan 20

Watch: Sebastian Barry talks to Yan Ge

The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing? In the latest conversation, he speaks with Yan Ge.

Books • 07 Jan 20

Watch: Sebastian Barry talks to Louise O'Neill

The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers - in the latest conversation, he speaks with Louise O'Neill.

Books • 05 Dec 19

Watch: Sebastian Barry talks to Liz Nugent

The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing? And what is its purpose and mystery beyond the pragmatic notions of academia and journalism?

Books • 05 Dec 19

Watch: Roddy Doyle talks to Sebastian Barry

The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers - in the latest conversation, he speaks with Roddy Doyle.

Culture • 27 Nov 19

1993: Actors Fiona Shaw and Donal McCann, with then Minister for Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht (and later Irish President) Michael D Higgins at the Oscars Party in the IFC (now IFI), Dublin

Watch: Donal McCann remembered by Sebastian Barry

The Laureate For Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry describes his unforgettable experience working with legendary actor Donal McCann, who passed away in 1999, on his play The Steward of Christendom.

Theatre • 19 Nov 19

Watch: Sebastian Barry & Claire Kilroy in conversation

The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing? In the latest conversation, he speaks with Claire Kilroy.

Books • 04 Mar 19

Watch: Sebastian Barry and Mia Gallagher in conversation

The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing? In the latest conversation, he speaks with Mia Gallagher.

Books • 14 Feb 19

Watch: Sebastian Barry & Sara Baume in conversation

The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers - in the latest conversation, he speaks with internationally acclaimed author Sara Baume.

Books • 28 Jan 19

Watch: Sebastian Barry & John Boyne in conversation

The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking: what is writing?

Books • 21 Jan 19

Watch: Fiction Laureate Sebastian Barry's inaugural lecture

Last week saw Sebastian Barry give his inaugural lecture as Laureate for Irish Fiction at Dublin's Gate Theatre... and saw fit to open the lecture with a song from the current Nobel Laureate, Bob Dylan.

Books • 17 Sep 18