The Irish Book Awards are Irish literary awards given annually to books and authors in various categories. It is the only literary award supported by all-Irish bookstores. The primary sponsor is An Post, the state owned postal service in Ireland.

History

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First awarded in 2006, the Irish Book Awards grew out of the Hughes & Hughes bookstore's Irish Novel of the Year Prize, which was inaugurated in 2003. Since 2007 the Awards have been an independent not-for-profit company funded by sponsorship. Bord Gáis Energy sponsored the awards from 2012 until 2018, when An Post took over sponsorship.[1]

Description

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There are currently[when?] nine categories, seven of which are judged by the Irish Literary Academy, and two by a public vote. There is also a lifetime achievement award.

Awards

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Current awards

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  • Novel of the Year[2]
  • Crime Fiction Book of the Year
  • Best Irish Published Book of the Year
  • Non-Fiction Book of the Year
  • Cookbook of the Year
  • Popular Fiction Book of the Year
  • Children's Book of the Year, Junior
  • Children's Book of the Year, Senior
  • Teen & Young Adult Book of the Year
  • Sports Book of the Year
  • Newcomer of the Year
  • Irish Language Book of the Year
  • Lifestyle Book of the Year
  • Biography of the Year
  • Author of the Year
  • Short Story of the Year
  • Poem of the Year
  • Bookshop of the Year
  • The Last Word Listeners’ Choice Award
  • New Voices: The An Post Writing Prize[3]
  • Lifetime Achievement Award[4]

Previous awards

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  • International Recognition Award (last awarded 2020)
  • RTÉ Audience/Listeners' Choice Award (last awarded 2021)
  • Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year (last awarded 2020)

An Post Irish Book of the Year

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Since 2011, one of the award-winning books has been selected as the overall Irish Book of the Year.[5]

Winners

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Book of the Year winners are indicated with a blue ribbon ( ).

2003–2005 (Hughes & Hughes Award / Irish Novel)

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Inaugurated in 2000 by Hughes & Hughes, the Hughes & Hughes Award ran until 2005 when it merged with the Irish Book Awards and became the Irish Novel category.[1][2]

2006

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Award Winner
Novel of the Year The Sea by John Banville
Non-Fiction Book of the Year In the Dark Room by Brian Dillon
Children's Book of the Year The New Policeman by Kate Thompson

In subsequent years the Children's Book category was split into two award categories; Junior and Senior.

2007

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Award Winner
Novel of the Year Winterwood by Patrick McCabe
Best Irish Published Book of the Year Lifelines: New and Collected by Niall McMonagle (ed.)
Non-Fiction Book of the Year Connemara: Listening to the Wind by Tim Robinson
Popular Fiction Book of the Year Should Have Got Off at Sydney Parade by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
Children's Book of the Year, Junior The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
Children's Book of the Year, Senior The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
Sports Book of the Year Back from the Brink by Paul McGrath
Newcomer of the Year The Goddess Guide by Gisele Scanlan
RTÉ Audience Choice Award The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
Lifetime Achievement Award John McGahern

2008

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Award Winner
Novel of the Year The Gathering by Anne Enright
Best Irish Published Book of the Year Judging Dev by Diarmaid Ferriter
Non-Fiction Book of the Year Judging Dev by Diarmaid Ferriter
Popular Fiction Book of the Year Take A Look at Me Now by Anita Notaro
Children's Book of the Year, Junior The Story of Ireland by Brendan O'Brien
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Wilderness by Roddy Doyle
Sports Book of the Year Trevor Brennan: Heart and Soul by Trevor Brennan with Gerry Thornley
Newcomer of the Year With My Lazy Eye by Julia Kelly
RTÉ Audience Choice Award Judging Dev by Diarmaid Ferriter
Lifetime Achievement Award William Trevor

2009

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Award Winner
Novel of the Year The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
Crime Fiction Book of the Year Blood Runs Cold by Alex Barclay
Best Irish Published Book of the Year The Parish by Alice Taylor
Non-Fiction Book of the Year Stepping Stones by Seamus Heaney and Dennis O'Driscoll
Popular Fiction Book of the Year This Charming Man by Marian Keyes
Children's Book of the Year, Junior Before You Sleep by Benji Bennett
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing With Fire by Derek Landy
Sports Book of the Year Ronan O'Gara, My Autobiography by Ronan O'Gara
Newcomer of the Year Confessions of a Fallen Angel by Ronan O'Brien
RTÉ Audience Choice Award The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
Lifetime Achievement Award Edna O'Brien

2010

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Award Winner
Novel of the Year Room by Emma Donoghue
Crime Fiction Book of the Year Dark Times in the City by Gene Kerrigan
Best Irish Published Book of the Year Good Mood Food by Donal Skehan
Non-Fiction Book of the Year A Coward If I Return, a Hero If I Fall by Neil Richardson
Popular Fiction Book of the Year The Oh My God Delusion by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
Children's Book of the Year, Junior On the Road with Mavis and Marge by Niamh Sharkey
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Skulduggery Pleasant: Mortal Coil by Derek Landy
Sports Book of the Year A Football Man: My Autobiography by John Giles
Newcomer of the Year JFK in Ireland: Four Days That Changed a President by Ryan Tubridy
RTÉ Audience Choice Award Come What May: The Autobiography by Donal Óg Cusack
Lifetime Achievement Award Maeve Binchy

2011

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Award Winner
Novel of the Year Mistaken by Neil Jordan
Crime Fiction Book of the Year Bloodland by Alan Glynn
Best Irish Published Book of the Year Connemara: A Little Gaelic Kingdom by Tim Robinson
Non-Fiction Book of the Year Easy Meals by Rachel Allen
Popular Fiction Book of the Year All For You by Sheila O'Flanagan
Children's Book of the Year, Junior The Lonely Beast by Chris Judge
Children's Book of the Year, Senior The Real Rebecca by Anna Carey
Sports Book of the Year Inside the Peloton by Nicolas Roche
Newcomer of the Year Solace by Belinda McKeon ( )
RTÉ Audience Choice Award How to be a Woman by Caitlin Moran
Bookshop of the Year Crannóg Bookshop, Cavan Town
Lifetime Achievement Award Seamus Heaney

2012

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Award Winner
Novel of the Year Ancient Light by John Banville[6]
Crime Fiction Book of the Year Broken Harbour by Tana French
Best Irish Published Book of the Year Atlas of the Great Irish Famine by John Crowley, William J. Smyth and Mike Murphy
Non-Fiction Book of the Year Country Girl by Edna O’Brien
Cookbook of the Year Eat Like an Italian by Catherine Fulvio
Popular Fiction Book of the Year A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy
Children's Book of the Year, Junior This Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Artemis Fowl and the Last Guardian by Eoin Colfer
Sports Book of the Year My Olympic Dream by Katie Taylor
Newcomer of the Year The Spinning Heart by Donal Ryan ( )
RTÉ Audience Choice Award Just Mary: My Memoir by Mary O'Rourke
Bookshop of the Year Bridge Street Books, Wicklow Town
Lifetime Achievement Award Jennifer Johnston

2013

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Award Winner
Novel of the Year The Guts by Roddy Doyle
Crime Fiction Book of the Year The Doll's House by Louise Phillips
Best Irish Published Book of the Year A History of Ireland in 100 Objects by Fintan O'Toole
Non-Fiction Book of the Year Staring at Lakes by Michael Harding ( )[7]
Cookbook of the Year 30 Years of Ballymaloe by Darina Allen
Popular Fiction Book of the Year Downturn Abbey by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
Children's Book of the Year, Junior When You Were Born by Benji Bennett
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Last Stand of Dead Men by Derek Landy
Sports Book of the Year Seven Deadly Sins by David Walsh
Newcomer of the Year The Herbalist by Niamh Boyce
RTÉ Audience Choice Award Staring at Lakes by Michael Harding ( )
Short Story of the Year The Things We Lose The Things We Leave Behind by Billy O'Callaghan
Bookshop of the Year The Clifden Bookshop, Clifden, County Galway
Lifetime Achievement Award John Banville

2014

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The 2014 awards were presented on 26 November at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Dublin.[8]

Award Winner
Novel of the Year Academy St by Mary Costello ( )
Crime Fiction Book of the Year Unravelling Oliver by Liz Nugent
Best Irish Published Book of the Year Dubliners 100 by Thomas Morris
Non-Fiction Book of the Year The Life and Loves of a He Devil by Graham Norton
Cookbook of the Year The Nation’s Favourite Food Fast by Neven Maguire
Popular Fiction Book of the Year The Year I Met You by Cecelia Ahern
Children's Book of the Year, Junior Shh! We Have a Plan by Chris Haughton
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Moone Boy by Chris O'Dowd and Nick Vincent Murphy
Sports Book of the Year The Test by Brian O'Driscoll
Newcomer of the Year Only Ever Yours by Louise O'Neill
RTÉ Audience Choice Award It’s All in the Head by Majella O'Donnell
Short Story of the Year Rest Day by John Boyne
International Recognition Award Jeffery Archer
Lifetime Achievement Award Paul Durcan

2015

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The 2015 awards were presented on 25 November at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Dublin.[9]

Award Winner
Novel of the Year The Green Road by Anne Enright
Crime Fiction Book of the Year After the Fire by Jane Casey
Best Irish Published Book of the Year The Long Gaze Back: An Anthology of Irish Women Writers by Sinéad Gleeson
Non-Fiction Book of the Year Children of the Rising by Joe Duffy
Cookbook of the Year The Virtuous Tart by Susan Jane White
Popular Fiction Book of the Year The Way We Were by Sinead Moriarty
Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year Me and My Mate Jeffrey by Niall Breslin
Children's Book of the Year, Junior Imaginary Fred by Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Asking For It by Louise O'Neill ( )
Sports Book of the Year Until Victory Always: A Memoir by Jim McGuinness
Newcomer of the Year Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume
RTÉ Audience Choice Award Irelandopedia by Fatti Burke and John Burke
Short Story of the Year A Slanting of the Sun by Donal Ryan
International Recognition Award Bill Bryson
Lifetime Achievement Award J. P. Donleavy

2016

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The 2016 awards sponsored by Bord Gáis Energy were presented on 16 November at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Dublin. The awards ceremony was presented by Keelin Shanley.[10][11]

On 14 December, Solar Bones by Mike McCormack was named as Ireland's best book of 2016. It was chosen by a public vote from the list of category winners below.[12]

Award Winner
Novel of the Year Solar Bones by Mike McCormack ( )
Crime Fiction Book of the Year The Trespasser by Tana French
Best Irish Published Book of the Year The Glass Shore by Sinéad Gleeson
Non-Fiction Book of the Year I Read The News Today, Oh Boy by Paul Howard
Cookbook of the Year The World of The Happy Pear by Stephen Flynn and David Flynn
Popular Fiction Book of the Year Holding by Graham Norton
Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year Making It Up As I Go Along by Marian Keyes
Children's Book of the Year, Junior Pigín of Howth by Kathleen Watkins
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Knights of the Borrowed Dark by Dave Rudden
Sports Book of the Year The Battle by Paul O'Connell
Newcomer of the Year Red Dirt by E. M. Reapy
RTÉ Audience Choice Award Lying In Wait by Liz Nugent
Short Story of the Year The Visit by Orla McAlinden
Poem of the Year In Glasnevin by Jane Clarke
International Recognition Award Jilly Cooper
Lifetime Achievement Award John Montague

2017

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The 2017 awards sponsored by Bord Gáis Energy were presented on 28 November at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin. The awards ceremony was presented by RTÉ's Keelin Shanley and Evelyn O'Rourke.[13][14]

Award Winner
Novel of the Year Midwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty
Crime Fiction Book of the Year The Therapy House by Julie Parsons
Best Irish Published Book of the Year Atlas of the Irish Revolution by John Crowley, Donál Ó Drisceoil, Mike Murphy and John Borgonovo ( )
Non-Fiction Book of the Year Wounds: A Memoir of War & Love by Fergal Keane
Cookbook of the Year Cook Well, Eat Well by Rory O’Connell
Popular Fiction Book of the Year The Break by Marian Keyes
Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year Motherfoclóir by Darach Ó Séaghdha
Children's Book of the Year, Junior A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea – Favourite Rhymes from an Irish Childhood by Sarah Webb, illustrated by Steve McCarthy
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Stand by Me by Judi Curtin
Teen & Young Adult Book of the Year Tangleweed and Brine by Deirdre Sullivan illustrated by Karen Vaughan
Sports Book of the Year The Choice by Philly McMahon with Niall Kelly
Newcomer of the Year I Found my Tribe by Ruth Fitzmaurice
RTÉ Audience Choice Award He: A Novel by John Connolly
Short Story of the Year Back to Bones by Christine Dwyer Hickey
Poem of the Year Seven Sugar Cubes by Clodagh Beresford Dunne
International Recognition Award David Walliams
Lifetime Achievement Award Eavan Boland

2018

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The 2018 awards sponsored by An Post were presented on 27 November at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin. The awards ceremony was presented by RTÉ's Keelin Shanley while each winning author was interviewed Evelyn O'Rourke.[15][16][17]

Notes to Self by Emilie Pine was voted the An Post Irish Book of the Year for 2018.[18]

Award Winner
Novel of the Year Normal People by Sally Rooney
Crime Fiction Book of the Year Skin Deep by Liz Nugent
Best Irish Published Book of the Year Lighthouses of Ireland by Roger O'Reilly
Non-Fiction Book of the Year People Like Me by Lynn Ruane
Cookbook of the Year Currabinny Cookbook by James Kavanagh and William Murray
Popular Fiction Book of the Year The Importance of Being Aisling by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen
Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year The Cow Book by John Connell
Children's Book of the Year, Junior The President's Cat by Peter Donnelly
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Blazing a Trail by Sarah Webb and Lauren O'Neill
Teen & Young Adult Book of the Year The Weight of a Thousand Feathers by Brian Conaghan
Sports Book of the Year Game Changer by Cora Staunton with Mary White
Newcomer of the Year Notes to Self by Emilie Pine ( )
Irish Language Book of the Year Tuatha De Denann by Diarmuid Johnson
RTÉ Audience Choice Award Skin Deep by Liz Nugent
Short Story of the Year How to Build a Space Rocket by Roisin O'Donnell
Poem of the Year Birthday by Brian Kirk
Lifetime Achievement Award Thomas Kinsella

2019

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The 2019 awards ceremony was held in Dublin on 20 November 2019. The event was hosted by Miriam O'Callaghan and Evelyn O'Rourke. Over 115,000 votes were cast by readers to select the winners in each category.[19]

The winner of the An Post Irish Book of the Year was Overcoming by Vicky Phelan and Naomi Linehan.[5]

Award Winner
Novel of the Year Shadowplay by Joseph O'Connor
Crime Fiction Book of the Year Cruel Acts by Jane Casey
Best Irish Published Book of the Year Children of the Troubles by Joe Duffy & Freya McClements
Non-Fiction Book of the Year Constellations by Sinéad Gleeson
Cookbook of the Year Cornucopia: The Green Cookbook by Tony Keogh, Aoife Carrigy, the Chefs of Cornucopia, Deirdre and Dairine McCafferty
Popular Fiction Book of the Year Once, Twice, Three Times an Aisling by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen
Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year Barefoot Pilgrimage by Andrea Corr
Children's Book of the Year, Junior 123 Ireland! by Aoife Dooley
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Shooting for the Stars – My Journey to Become Ireland's First Astronaut by Norah Patten, illustrated by Jennifer Farley
Teen & Young Adult Book of the Year Other Words for Smoke by Sarah Maria Griffin
Sports Book of the Year Recovering by Richie Sadlier with Dion Fanning
Newcomer of the Year When All is Said by Anne Griffin
Irish Language Book of the Year Tairngreacht by Prionsias Mac a'Bhaird
RTÉ Audience Choice Award Overcoming by Vicky Phelan with Naomi Linehan ( )
Short Story of the Year Parrot by Nicole Flattery
Poem of the Year Salt Rain by Audrey Molloy
International Recognition Award George R. R. Martin
Lifetime Achievement Award Colm Tóibín

2020

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The 2020 awards ceremony was held virtually on 25 November 2020. A record number of votes were cast by the Irish public to select the winners in each category.[20]

A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa was announced as Irish Book of the Year in December 2020.[21]

Award Winner
Novel of the Year Strange Flowers by Donal Ryan
Crime Fiction Book of the Year After the Silence by Louise O'Neill
Best Irish Published Book of the Year Old Ireland in Colour by John Breslin and Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley
Non-Fiction Book of the Year A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa ( )
Cookbook of the Year Neven Maguire's Midweek Meals in Minutes by Neven Maguire
Popular Fiction Book of the Year Home Stretch by Graham Norton
Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year Never Mind the B#ll*cks, Here's the Science by Luke O'Neill
Children's Book of the Year, Junior The Great Irish Farm Book by Darragh McCullough, illustrated by Sally Caulwell
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Break the Mould by Sinéad Burke, illustrated by Natalie Byrne
Teen & Young Adult Book of the Year Savage Her Reply by Deirdre Sullivan, illustrated by Karen Vaughan
Sports Book of the Year Champagne Football by Mark Tighe & Paul Rowan
Newcomer of the Year Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty
Irish Language Book of the Year Cnámh by Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde
RTÉ Audience Choice Award A Light That Never Goes Out by Keelin Shanley
Short Story of the Year I Ate It All And I Really Thought I Wouldn't by Caoilinn Hughes
Poem of the Year In the Museum of Misremembered Things by Linda McKenna
International Recognition Award Lee Child

2021

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The awards ceremony was broadcast online on 23 November 2021.[22]

On 8 December, We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Ireland Since 1958 was announced as Irish Book of the Year during a one-hour television special on RTÉ One.[23]

Award Winner
Novel of the Year Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
Crime Fiction Book of the Year 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard
Best Irish Published Book of the Year The Coastal Atlas of Ireland by Val Cummins, Robert Devoy, Barry Brunt, Darius Bartlett and Sarah Kandrot
Non-Fiction Book of the Year We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Ireland Since 1958 by Fintan O'Toole ( )
Cookbook of the Year Everyday Cook by Donal Skehan
Popular Fiction Book of the Year Aisling and the City by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen
Children's Book of the Year, Junior A Hug for You by David King, illustrated by Rhiannon Archard
Children's Book of the Year, Senior The Summer I Robbed a Bank by David O'Doherty, illustrated by Chris Judge
Teen & Young Adult Book of the Year The New Girl by Sinead Moriarty
Sports Book of the Year Fight or Flight: My Life, My Choices by Keith Earls, with Tommy Conlon
Newcomer of the Year Snowflake by Louise Nealon
Irish Language Book of the Year Madame Lazare by Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin
RTÉ Audience Choice Award Your One Wild and Precious Life by Maureen Gaffney
Lifestyle Book of the Year Décor Galore by Laura De Barra
Biography of the Year Did Ye Hear Mammy Died? by Séamas O'Reilly
Author of the Year Marian Keyes
Short Story of the Year Little Lives by Deirdre Sullivan
Poem of the Year Longboat at Portaferry by Siobhan Campbell
Bookshop of the Year[24] Kennys Bookshop and Art Gallery, Galway
Lifetime Achievement Award Sebastian Barry

2022

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The awards ceremony was broadcast online on 25 November 2021.[25][26]

On 7 December, My Fourth Time, We Drowned was announced as Irish Book of the Year during a one-hour television special on RTÉ One.[27]

Award Winner
Novel of the Year Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
Crime Fiction Book of the Year Breaking Point by Edel Coffey
Best Irish Published Book of the Year An Irish Folklore Treasury by John Creedon
Non-Fiction Book of the Year My Fourth Time, We Drowned by Sally Hayden ( )
Cookbook of the Year The Daly Dish: Bold Food Made Good by Gina and Karol Daly
Popular Fiction Book of the Year Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes
Children's Book of the Year, Junior Our Big Day by Bob Johnston, illustrated by Michael Emberley
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Girls Who Slay Monsters by Ellen Ryan, illustrated by Shona Shirley Macdonald
Teen & Young Adult Book of the Year Let's Talk by Richie Sadlier
Sports Book of the Year Kellie by Kellie Harrington, with Roddy Doyle
Newcomer of the Year There's Been a Little Incident by Alice Ryan
Irish Language Book of the Year EL by Thaddeus Ó Buachalla
Lifestyle Book of the Year An Irish Atlantic Rainforest: A Personal Journey into the Magic of Rewilding by Eoghan Daltun
Biography of the Year Time and Tide by Charlie Bird, with Ray Burke
Author of the Year John Boyne
Short Story of the Year "This Small Giddy Life" by Nuala Ní Chonchúir
Poem of the Year Wedding Dress by Martina Dalton
Bookshop of the Year[24] Bridge Street Books, Wicklow
Lifetime Achievement Award Anne Enright

2023

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The awards were announced at a ceremony at Dublin's Convention Centre on 22 November 2023.[28][29]

The Book of the Year winner was The Bee Sting by Paul Murray which was announced on 6 December 2023.[30][31]

Award Winner
Novel of the Year The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
Crime Fiction Book of the Year Strange Sally Diamong by Liz Nugent
Best Irish Published Book of the Year Sunday Miscellany: A Selection 2018–2023 edited by Sarah Binchy
Non-Fiction Book of the Year A Thread of Violence by Mark O'Connell
Cookbook of the Year Flavour by Mark Moriarty, with photography by Cliodhna Prendergast
Popular Fiction Book of the Year My Hot Friend by Sophie White
Children's Book of the Year, Junior The President's Dog by Peter Donnelly
Children's Book of the Year, Senior I Am The Wind: Irish Poems for Children Everywhere edited by Lucina Jacob and Sarah Webb, illustrated by Ashwin Chacko
Teen & Young Adult Book of the Yea Black and Irish: Legends, Trailblazers and Everyday Heroes by Leon Diop and Briana Fitzsimons, illustrated by Jessica Louis
Sports Book of the Year The Grass Ceiling by Eimear Ryan (Irish author)
Newcomer of the Year Kala by Colin Walsh
Irish Language Book of the Year Imram agus Scéalta Eile by Róise Ní Bhaoill
Lifestyle Book of the Year The Hike Life by Roz Purcell
Biography of the Year Poor by Katriona O'Sullivan
Author of the Year Claire Keegan
Short Story of the Year "Such A Pretty Face " by Moïra Fowley
Poem of the Year Vectors in Kabul by Mary O'Donnell
Bookshop of the Year Halfway up the Stairs in Greystones, County Wicklow
Listeners' Choice Award Poor by Katriona O'Sullivan
New Voices: The An Post Writing Prize The Border / Кордон - Valeriia Shmyrova
Lifetime Achievement Award Roy Foster[32]

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