 Neville Keery, 1960 winner, was a member of the 12th Seanad, and later Head of Libraries of the European Commission.Other well-known former winners include broadcasters Anthony Clare, Henry Kelly, Derek Davis, Cian Ó hÉigeartaigh, and Marian Finucane; comedian Dara Ó Briain; and writers Eamonn McCann, Gerry Stembridge, Kevin Cahill.The losing finalists in 1966 included future Presidents Mary Robinson and Michael D. Higgins.