The Arts Council is pleased to publish the full list of nominees for the Laureate for Irish Fiction.
Speaking on the publication of the list of nominees, the Director of the Arts Council, Orlaith McBride, said, “The Arts Council is delighted to see the range and breadth of names that have been put forward for the selection panel’s consideration for the first Laureate for Irish Fiction. We received over 100 nominations from libraries, book clubs, arts organisations, poets, playwrights and book shops. Their enthusiasm and excitement about this role underlines the need for such an initiative and the strength and reputation of Irish writers of fiction. We very much look forward to working with all involved over the next three years.”
An esteemed selection panel will consider the nominees and make its final decision before Christmas and the first Laureate for Irish Fiction will be announced in January 2015.
The criteria for selection will be based on the Laureate possessing the following qualities:
- a significant contribution to the field of literature in Ireland and internationally, one which has had a considerably positive impact on readers
- a demonstrated commitment to engaging with the public, the media and the literary sector
- an internationally recognised body of high quality literary writing
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