Dublin Literature award 2002

French author, Michel Houellebecq (right) with his wife Marie Pierre, winner of The International IMPAC Dublin Literature award 2002, with his novel, 'Atomised', drinking champagne before being presented with a Waterford crystal trophy at Dublin Castle in Ireland. * ... by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese. The author also received a cheque for 100,000 Euros from IMPACS Colm Hendrick. The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award is the richest literary prize for a single work in the world and over 200 guests, including Shadow Health Minister, Fine Gael's Gay Mitchell T.D and broadcaster Gay Byrne, attended Dublin Castle tonight to see the presentation which was followed by dinner. (Photo by Haydn West - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)