We are thrilled to honour award-winning novelist Deirdre Sullivan with the 2025 Alumni Award for Arts, Literature and Celtic Studies. Renowned for her unique blend of feminism, folklore, and gothic storytelling, Deirdre’s powerful works — including Tangleweed and Brine, Needlework, and Savage Her Reply — have earned widespread acclaim and captured the imagination of readers across generations. Join us as we celebrate Deirdre’s outstanding literary contributions and the creative spirit that continues to shape contemporary Irish literature.