Saoi
Saoi (Irish pronunciation: [sˠiː], plural Saoithe; literally "wise one"; historically the title of the head of a bardic school) is the highest honour bestowed by Aosdána, a state-supported association of Irish creative artists. The title is awarded for life and held by at most seven people at a time. The limit was increased from five in 2007–08. At the conferring ceremony, a torc (a twist/spiral of gold, worn around the neck) is presented to the Saoi, typically by the President of Ireland.
Anthony CroninBenedict KielyBrian FrielCamille SouterEdna O'BrienFrancis StuartGeorge Morrison (documentary maker)Imogen StuartIrish literatureList of Irish peopleList of members of AosdánaLouis le BrocquyMary LavinMáire Mhac an tSaoiPatrick Collins (painter)Patrick Scott (artist)Poet laureatePresident of IrelandRoger DoyleSamuel_BeckettSeamus HeaneySeóirse BodleyTom Murphy (playwright)Tony O'MalleyWilliam Trevor
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Saoi (Irish pronunciation: [sˠiː], plural Saoithe; literally "wise one"; historically the title of the head of a bardic school) is the highest honour bestowed by Aosdána, a state-supported association of Irish creative artists. The title is awarded for life and held by at most seven people at a time. The limit was increased from five in 2007–08. At the conferring ceremony, a torc (a twist/spiral of gold, worn around the neck) is presented to the Saoi, typically by the President of Ireland.
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