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Nicole Flattery Wins Rooney Prize | Dublin News
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- Sep 10, 2026
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Summary
Nicole Flattery, the latest Rooney Prize winner, turns a dream into reality with her debut novel and short story collection already earning acclaim—her next book drops in May. Celebrating its 50th year, the prize doubled to €20,000 thanks to benefactor Dr. Peter Rooney, who praised Flattery’s “quirky” voice that turns life’s absurdities into tender, illuminating truths. Past winners like Anne Enright and Colum McCann make this win especially meaningful, as judges laud her unique storytelling that invites readers to see hardship through a lens of gentle humor and profound humanity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/46cdabc97cfbbf44