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Life of late Irish writer Edna O’Brien to be explored in new Sky Arts film

A film exploring the life of late Irish writer Edna O’Brien is among the slate of new projects which have been announced by Sky Arts. The programme will feature her final camera interview before she died aged 93 last month after a long illness. ...

22 Aug 2024 at 14:55

Irish novelist Edna O’Brien dies aged 93

Tributes have been paid to acclaimed Irish novelist Edna O’Brien who has died aged 93. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins said she was “one of the outstanding writers of modern times” while Irish premier Simon Harris said Ireland had “lost ...

28 Jul 2024 at 19:45

Edna O’Brien remembered as ‘brave writer’

Tributes have continued for acclaimed Irish novelist Edna O’Brien following her death at the age of 93. The author died peacefully on Saturday following a long illness, a statement from her agent and publishing house said. O’Brien – a ...

29 Jul 2024 at 13:52

Irish President Michael D Higgins joins mourners at Edna O’Brien’s funeral

Ireland’s President Michael D Higgins joined the family and friends of Edna O’Brien to pay tribute to the Irish novelist at her funeral mass. A violinist and cellist performed ahead of the service at St Joseph’s Church in Tuamgraney, ...

10 Aug 2024 at 17:43

‘Revolutionary’ legacy of Irish writer Edna O’Brien remembered at funeral mass

Irish writer Edna O’Brien’s “revolutionary intervention in Irish fiction” has been remembered during her funeral mass, which was attended by Ireland’s President Michael D Higgins. Family and friends of the late novelist gave ...

10 Aug 2024 at 15:41

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Award-winning Limerick-based artist selected for portrait of renowned writer

ARTIST Gerry Davis has been chosen to create the portrait of novelist, memoirist, playwright, poet and short-story writer Edna O’Brien. As part of Accenture’s Women on Walls at University College Cork, 11 trailblazing women ...

16 Apr 2025 at 14:33

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Free financial wellness course to take place in Scarriff Library

Clare County Council, in partnership with the Limerick Clare Education and Training Board, is providing a financial wellness course to all in the community as part of the Skills for Life Programme. The Money Management ...

07 Jun 2025 at 09:33

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Tipperary artist to have painting of famous Irish writer displayed in UCC

A significant new series of contemporary fine art portraits celebrating pioneering women from across Munster, with Tipperary artist Gerry Davis creating the portrait of Edna O’Brien, have been unveiled at University ...

27 Nov 2025 at 07:33

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