As part of the Cúirt 40 celebrations, Anne Enright, one of our best-loved writers, is joining the festival’s reflective mood and look back on his career.

Anne Enright always brings a sharp, unflinching gaze to themes of family, love, and the passage of time, capturing both the beauty and the hardship of everyday life. Her work is deeply rooted in the Irish experience, yet resonates with readers worldwide for its honesty and emotional truth.

In 2015, Anne was named Ireland’s first Laureate for Irish Fiction, a role that affirmed her impact on the literary world. Her latest novel, The Wren, The Wren, published in 2024, has been hailed as one of her finest works, winning the Writers’ Prize for Fiction.

Anne Enright has published eight novels and three short story collections including the 2007 Booker Prize-winning novel The Gathering.