Rita Sakr
Irelandassociate professorFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Rita Sakr is an Associate Professor of English at Maynooth University in Ireland, where she specializes in literary studies with a focus on contemporary literature and cultural theory. In addition to her academic work, Sakr is involved in various literary initiatives and has served on juries for literary prizes, contributing her expertise to the recognition of emerging writers such as Ferdia Lennon.
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The jury comprised Williams; writers Vincent Woods, Martina Devlin and Carlo Gébler; Literature Ireland’s Sinéad Mac Aodha; and Maynooth University’s Dr Rita Sakr.
Nicole Flattery awarded Rooney Prize for Irish Literature – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-10
Ireland· 2026-09-10
The jury included Rita Sakr, Associate Professor of English Maynooth University.
Ferdia Lennon wins 2025 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature for Glorious Heresies – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-11-10
Ireland· 2025-11-10
