Minister hails author's book prize win

Arts Minister Martin Cullen has congratulated author Sebastian Barry on winning the prestigious Costa Book of the Year award.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2009 - 07:44

Arts Minister Martin Cullen has congratulated author Sebastian Barry on winning the prestigious Costa Book of the Year award.

The 53-year-old Dubliner scooped the £25,000 (€26,855) prize for his novel 'The Secret Scripture' last night, despite judges being unhappy with the ending.

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