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Scottish-Irish Duffy is first female British poet laureate

Writer Carol Ann Duffy has been named the new poet laureate of Britain, becoming the first woman and first Scot (and one with Irish roots) to ever hold the position in the 341-history of the prestigious post. FULL STORY >


From Ireland to Brooklyn

Colm Toibin's new book, "Brooklyn" is certain to mark the celebrated Irish writer's transition from critic's favorite to international bestselling author FULL STORY >


Madden beats out Toni Morrison on Orange Prize shortlist

County Antrim native Deirdre Madden has been shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction, Britain’s prestigious annual book award for fiction written by a woman, ahead of Nobel prize winner FULL STORY >


'Oprah'-fame Irishwoman Lorna Byrne 'talks to angels'

Irishwoman Lorna Byrne says she talks to angels. Her startling memoir went for a six-figure sum, but she doubts the money will change her. FULL STORY >


Top 10 Irish-American writers

From Dennis Lehane to Samantha Power, the best of the best Irish-American writers and Irish writers in America FULL STORY >


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THE IRISH NOBEL PRIZE CLUB
The Irish Nobel Prize club
Every year since 1901, the international Nobel Prize has been awarded for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and for peace. There is an elite group of Irish and Northern Irish scholars and activists who have won this prestigious award. Here’s the roster:

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