Awards gala honours Binchy
The Dublin-born writer, who turned 70 this year, was presented with the accolade at a gala dinner at the Mansion House in Dublin. The ceremony saw a number of awards presented on the night, with Room by Emma Donoghue named as the Irish Novel of the Year.
The book tells the story of Jack and Ma, who live in a locked room that measures 11 foot by 11. When he turns five, Jack starts to ask questions, and his mother reveals to him that there is a world outside.
