Irish writer favourite for Costa award

Colm Toibin has been hailed as the frontrunner to scoop the Costa Book of the Year award after clinching the prize’s Novel Award category for his work titled 'Brooklyn'.

Irish writer favourite for Costa award
Tue, 05 Jan, 2010 - 09:23

Colm Toibin has been hailed as the frontrunner to scoop the Costa Book of the Year award after clinching the prize’s Novel Award category for his work titled 'Brooklyn'.

The author’s sixth novel centres around a young Irish girl who travels to the United States in the 1950s to find work, before tragic news summons her home.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Explosion at Donegal service station Planning granted for new petrol station next to site of Creeslough tragedy
Michael Lyster remembered as ‘magic in human form’ at emotional memorial service Michael Lyster remembered as ‘magic in human form’ at emotional memorial service
AI prompt chat bot. Search website to generate data, text or image. Man using computer with artificial intelligence app. Virtual Mental health experts issue warning over AI 'therapy'
CourtsHeathrowPlace: United StatesPlace: WolverhamptonPlace: Hong KongPlace: LondonPlace: Guantanamo BoyPlace: Guantanamo BayPerson: Colm TóibínPerson: William HillPerson: TóibínPerson: Penelope LivelyPerson: Hilary MantelPerson: Raphael SelbournePerson: Christopher ReidPerson: Lucinda GanePerson: ReidPerson: Graham FarmeloPerson: Paul DiracPerson: FarmeloPerson: Patrick NessPerson: Anna PereraPerson: Janine CookPerson: Neil PearsonPerson: Fiona PhillipsPerson: John DerkachPerson: CostaPerson: Sebastian BarryEvent: Costa Book AwardsEvent: ChristmasOrganisation: University of HullOrganisation: Good Food GuideOrganisation: WaterstoneOrganisation: Whitbread plc
<p>Sodium valproate, manufactured by Sanofi and sold as Epilim, has been linked to a high risk of serious injury for babies in the womb. File picture</p>

Three more children settle Epilim sodium valproate cases

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited