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'A great loss to the literary world': Tributes paid following death of Irish novelist Jennifer Johnston

The celebrated author of dozens of novels and plays passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday night

'A great loss to the literary world': Tributes paid following death of Irish novelist Jennifer Johnston — Award-winning novelist Jennifer Johnston has died at the age of 95. Picture: Maura Hickey.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025 - 12:43

Breda Graham

Tributes have been paid to award-winning novelist and playwright Jennifer Johnston who passed away aged 95 on Tuesday.

Johnston died surrounded by friends and family at a nursing home in Dún Laoghaire on Tuesday night.

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