When Douglas Kennedy’s half-drunk father called him “a loser” he emptied his bank account and returned to Ireland where he had studied at Trinity. He’s been more or less travelling since. He explains all to Declan Burke. 

Wexford author Andrew Hughes’ debut novel is set in 19th century Dublin but has themes in common with today’s society, finds Declan Burke

COSTUME designer Consolata Boyle last night received the inaugural Dublin International Film Festival Volta Award for excellence in film.