St Brigid's Day Giveaway

Take Part in Our Book Quiz!

Don't miss your chance to win a novel!

To mark St Brigid's Day, the Embassy of Ireland Germany has donated a whole box of novels by contemporary Irish women writers to the Department of English and American Studies. During the summer semester we are giving away these books, several copies of one novel each week.

How to Participate

Each week, a question will be posted below. To enter the giveaway, click on the tile announcing the current book prize and submit your answer along with your name and matriculation number by Friday, 23:59 CEST.
Only one entry per person per week is allowed.
Winners will be notified via email and must pick up their copy at the English Department within two weeks of notification.
Terms and Conditions

Past Books and Winners

Claire Keegan

Michelle Gallen

Elaine Feeney

Eimear McBride

Sara Baume

Emilie Pine

Lisa McInerney

Louise O'Neill

Audrey Magee

Louise Kennedy

Naoise Dolan

Sheila Armstrong

Anne Enright

Saint Brigid of Kildare
(c. 451 – c. 525), is a patron saint of Ireland, alongside Patrick and Columba. She is regarded as the patron saint of many domains, including poetry, learning, healing, blacksmithing, cattle, and dairy production, as well as babies, women in labour and midwives. In artistic depictions, St Brigid is often shown holding a cross, a burning flame, and a book or manuscript. The manuscript symbolizes her deep wisdom, vast knowledge and dedication to promoting learning and education. Her feast day is 1 February, a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland since 2023.

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