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Irish writer Paul Lynch holds aloft the Booker Prize trophy for fiction at the London award ceremony, His fifth novel 'Prophet Song' was the judges top choice.

Video. Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize with 'Prophet Song'

Updated: 27/11/2023 - 9:01 GMT+1

The Booker Prize is one of Britain's most prestigious awards for fiction and Paul Lynch will receive around €50,000 for winning.

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