'It became increasingly challenging to eat properly because I was concerned about what my body would look like on camera'

Last month, I was given the James Joyce award by the Literary and Historical Society of UCD. It is the highest award that an Irish University can bestow upon an individual, and is reserved for those who ‘have achieved outstanding success in their given field’. 

Yes, I too am concerned that they made a terrible mistake, but I have the medal now and they are not getting it back.

Thank you to Louise O'Neill (@oneilllo) for wowing us with your presence and insights! It was an honour to host you! ☺️ pic.twitter.com/xRV86IFmre

— UCD LitSoc (@UCDLitSoc) November 21, 2017