Person: Iris Murdoch

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<p>Once Iris Murdoch was demented, and later dead, all bets were off: Her husband, John Bayley, achieved a saintly revenge for her infidelity to him when she was sentient. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: Evening Standard/Getty</span>
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Terry Prone: Who is protecting the privacy of vulnerable people, or the dead?

The demented and the dead often need privacy protection from those who once vowed loyalty to them in sickness and in health

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The sea is dead apart from exclusive corners of the oceans

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Irish authors among 100 essential female reads

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Maternity benefit: Leo Varadkar feeling zen but new mums certainly aren’t

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Shape I’m In: Russell Kane swoops into Cork with a belly full of laughs

Barry makes the long-list for Man Booker prize

WRITERS may loathe cliches, but renowned Irish author Sebastian Barry will no doubt be hoping third time really does prove lucky after he was named on the long-list for this year’s Man Booker prize.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2011

Booker Prize to honour ‘lost’ novel

ANTICIPATION and patience may be key to a successful novel, but a 40-year wait is perhaps taking the concept to extremes.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2010

Christy Brown's 'Down All the Days' long-listed for Lost Booker Prize

Leading writers were today given a second chance to win a Booker prize with a special award commemorating works which “fell through the net” in 1970.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2010

Booker winner Enright receives tributes

TRIBUTES were paid yesterday to the 2007 Man Booker winner, Dubliner Anne Enright.

Thu, 18 Oct, 2007

Ireland hails Enright's Booker success

Tributes were paid in Ireland today to the 2007 Man Booker winner, Dubliner Anne Enright.

Wed, 17 Oct, 2007

Enright takes Booker Prize for Fiction

Irish author Anne Enright won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction tonight with her bleak family saga The Gathering.

Tue, 16 Oct, 2007

Sale of Iris Murdoch’s book collection to fund prestigious scholarship

MONEY raised from the expected sale of famed author Iris Murdoch’s working library will create a prestigious scholarship in her name, it emerged yesterday.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2003

Broadbent leads the Brits at Oscars night

Iris star Jim Broadbent led the charge for Britain in the Oscars today as he landed the best supporting actor prize at the glitzy ceremony.

Mon, 25 Mar, 2002

Jim Broadbent thought he was wrong for Iris role

Jim Broadbent says he originally thought he was "entirely wrong" for a part in Iris.

Sun, 10 Mar, 2002

Dame Judi 'shaken' after winning Bafta for Iris role

Dame Judi Dench says she felt shaken after winning the Bafta for best actress.

Mon, 25 Feb, 2002

Judi tells of Oscar delight

Dame Judi Dench today told of her joy at learning she had been nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of author Iris Murdoch.

Thu, 14 Feb, 2002

Winslet wins LA critics' award

Actress Kate Winslet was celebrating today after she scooped an award for best supporting actress for her role in the movie Iris, after missing out in the Golden Globes.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2002

Kidman and Crowe take top Golden Globe awards

The hyperactive musical, Moulin Rouge, was named best musical or comedy movie and took two other awards at the Golden Globes ceremony in Hollywood, while the schizophrenia drama A Beautiful Mind also claimed three.

Mon, 21 Jan, 2002

Kate's date with brother Joss for Iris film premiere

Titanic star Kate Winslet arrived at the premiere of her new film tonight with a new man on her arm her younger brother Joss.

Sun, 13 Jan, 2002

Judi back in TV comedy hit

The BBC’s award winning comedy, As Time Goes By, starring Dame Judi Dench, is to return to the screens with a new series, the corporation announced today.

Mon, 31 Dec, 2001

Oscar boost for Moulin Rouge

The glamourous musical Moulin Rouge has topped the National Board of Review’s list of the year’s best films, boosting its chances for a potential Oscar nomination.

Thu, 06 Dec, 2001