Irish Book Awards

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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.

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History

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

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

Current Awards

Previous Awards

An Post Irish Book of the Year

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

Winners

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

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

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

AwardWinner
Novel of the Year The Sea by John Banville
Non-Fiction Book of the YearIn 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

AwardWinner
Novel of the YearWinterwood by Patrick McCabe
Best Irish Published Book of the YearLifelines: New and Collected by Niall McMonagle (ed.)
Non-Fiction Book of the YearConnemara: 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, JuniorThe 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 YearBack from the Brink by Paul McGrath
Newcomer of the YearThe Goddess Guide by Gisele Scanlan
RTÉ Audience Choice AwardThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
Lifetime Achievement Award John McGahern

2008

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

2009

AwardWinner
Novel of the Year The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
Crime Fiction Book of the YearBlood Runs Cold by Alex Barclay
Best Irish Published Book of the YearThe Parish by Alice Taylor
Non-Fiction Book of the YearStepping 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, JuniorBefore You Sleep by Benji Bennett
Children's Book of the Year, Senior Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing With Fire by Derek Landy
Sports Book of the YearRonan O'Gara, My Autobiography by Ronan O'Gara
Newcomer of the YearConfessions 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

AwardWinner
Novel of the Year Room by Emma Donoghue
Crime Fiction Book of the YearDark Times in the City by Gene Kerrigan
Best Irish Published Book of the YearGood Mood Food by Donal Skehan
Non-Fiction Book of the YearA 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, JuniorOn 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 YearA 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 AwardCome What May: The Autobiography by Donal Óg Cusack
Lifetime Achievement Award Maeve Binchy

2011

AwardWinner
Novel of the Year Mistaken by Neil Jordan
Crime Fiction Book of the YearBloodland by Alan Glynn
Best Irish Published Book of the YearConnemara: A Little Gaelic Kingdom by Tim Robinson
Non-Fiction Book of the YearEasy Meals by Rachel Allen
Popular Fiction Book of the YearAll For You by Sheila O'Flanagan
Children's Book of the Year, JuniorThe Lonely Beast by Chris Judge
Children's Book of the Year, SeniorThe Real Rebecca by Anna Carey
Sports Book of the YearInside the Peloton by Nicolas Roche
Newcomer of the YearSolace by Belinda McKeon ( Blueribbon icon.png )
RTÉ Audience Choice AwardHow to be a Woman by Caitlin Moran
Bookshop of the YearCrannóg Bookshop, Cavan Town
Lifetime Achievement Award Seamus Heaney

2012

AwardWinner
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 YearAtlas 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 YearEat 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, JuniorThis 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 YearMy Olympic Dream by Katie Taylor
Newcomer of the Year The Spinning Heart by Donal Ryan ( Blueribbon icon.png )
RTÉ Audience Choice AwardJust Mary: My Memoir by Mary O'Rourke
Bookshop of the YearBridge Street Books, Wicklow Town
Lifetime Achievement Award Jennifer Johnston

2013

AwardWinner
Novel of the Year The Guts by Roddy Doyle
Crime Fiction Book of the YearThe 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 YearStaring at Lakes by Michael Harding ( Blueribbon icon.png ) [7]
Cookbook of the Year30 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, JuniorWhen You Were Born by Benji Bennett
Children's Book of the Year, SeniorLast Stand of Dead Men by Derek Landy
Sports Book of the YearSeven Deadly Sins by David Walsh
Newcomer of the YearThe Herbalist by Niamh Boyce
RTÉ Audience Choice AwardStaring at Lakes by Michael Harding ( Blueribbon icon.png )
Short Story of the YearThe Things We Lose The Things We Leave Behind by Billy O'Callaghan
Bookshop of the YearThe Clifden Bookshop, Clifden, County Galway
Lifetime Achievement Award John Banville

2014

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

AwardWinner
Novel of the YearAcademy St by Mary Costello ( Blueribbon icon.png )
Crime Fiction Book of the YearUnravelling Oliver by Liz Nugent
Best Irish Published Book of the YearDubliners 100 by Thomas Morris
Non-Fiction Book of the YearThe Life and Loves of a He Devil by Graham Norton
Cookbook of the YearThe Nation’s Favourite Food Fast by Neven Maguire
Popular Fiction Book of the YearThe Year I Met You by Cecelia Ahern
Children's Book of the Year, JuniorShh! We Have a Plan by Chris Haughton
Children's Book of the Year, SeniorMoone Boy by Chris O'Dowd and Nick Vincent Murphy
Sports Book of the YearThe Test by Brian O'Driscoll
Newcomer of the YearOnly Ever Yours by Louise O'Neill
RTÉ Audience Choice AwardIt’s All in the Head by Majella O'Donnell
Short Story of the YearRest Day by John Boyne
International Recognition Award Jeffery Archer
Lifetime Achievement Award Paul Durcan

2015

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

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

2016

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]

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

2017

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]

AwardWinner
Novel of the YearMidwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty
Crime Fiction Book of the YearThe Therapy House by Julie Parsons
Best Irish Published Book of the YearAtlas of the Irish Revolution by John Crowley, Donál Ó Drisceoil, Mike Murphy and John Borgonovo ( Blueribbon icon.png )
Non-Fiction Book of the YearWounds: A Memoir of War & Love by Fergal Keane
Cookbook of the YearCook Well, Eat Well by Rory O’Connell
Popular Fiction Book of the YearThe Break by Marian Keyes
Popular Non-Fiction Book of the YearMotherfoclóir by Darach Ó Séaghdha
Children's Book of the Year, JuniorA 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, SeniorStand by Me by Judi Curtin
Teen & Young Adult Book of the YearTangleweed and Brine by Deirdre Sullivan illustrated by Karen Vaughan
Sports Book of the YearThe Choice by Philly McMahon with Niall Kelly
Newcomer of the YearI Found my Tribe by Ruth Fitzmaurice
RTÉ Audience Choice AwardHe: A Novel by John Connolly
Short Story of the YearBack to Bones by Christine Dwyer Hickey
Poem of the YearSeven Sugar Cubes by Clodagh Beresford Dunne
International Recognition Award David Walliams
Lifetime Achievement Award Eavan Boland

2018

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]

AwardWinner
Novel of the Year Normal People by Sally Rooney
Crime Fiction Book of the YearSkin Deep by Liz Nugent
Best Irish Published Book of the YearLighthouses of Ireland by Roger O'Reilly
Non-Fiction Book of the YearPeople Like Me by Lynn Ruane
Cookbook of the YearCurrabinny 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 YearThe Cow Book by John Connell
Children's Book of the Year, JuniorThe President's Cat by Peter Donnelly
Children's Book of the Year, SeniorBlazing a Trail by Sarah Webb and Lauren O'Neill
Teen & Young Adult Book of the YearThe Weight of a Thousand Feathers by Brian Conaghan
Sports Book of the YearGame Changer by Cora Staunton with Mary White
Newcomer of the YearNotes to Self by Emilie Pine ( Blueribbon icon.png )
Irish Language Book of the YearTuatha De Denann by Diarmuid Johnson
RTÉ Audience Choice AwardSkin Deep by Liz Nugent
Short Story of the YearHow to Build a Space Rocket by Roisin O'Donnell
Poem of the YearBirthday by Brian Kirk
Lifetime Achievement Award Thomas Kinsella

2019

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]

AwardWinner
Novel of the YearShadowplay by Joseph O'Connor
Crime Fiction Book of the YearCruel Acts by Jane Casey
Best Irish Published Book of the YearChildren of the Troubles by Joe Duffy & Freya McClements
Non-Fiction Book of the YearConstellations by Sinéad Gleeson
Cookbook of the YearCornucopia: 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 YearBarefoot Pilgrimage by Andrea Corr
Children's Book of the Year, Junior123 Ireland! by Aoife Dooley
Children's Book of the Year, SeniorShooting for the Stars – My Journey to Become Ireland's First Astronaut by Norah Patten, illustrated by Jennifer Farley
Teen & Young Adult Book of the YearOther Words for Smoke by Sarah Maria Griffin
Sports Book of the YearRecovering by Richie Sadlier with Dion Fanning
Newcomer of the YearWhen All is Said by Anne Griffin
Irish Language Book of the YearTairngreacht by Prionsias Mac a'Bhaird
RTÉ Audience Choice AwardOvercoming by Vicky Phelan with Naomi Linehan ( Blueribbon icon.png )
Short Story of the YearParrot by Nicole Flattery
Poem of the YearSalt Rain by Audrey Molloy
International Recognition Award George R. R. Martin
Lifetime Achievement Award Colm Tóibín

2020

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]

AwardWinner
Novel of the Year Strange Flowers by Donal Ryan
Crime Fiction Book of the YearAfter 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 YearA Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa ( Blueribbon icon.png )
Cookbook of the YearNeven 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 YearNever Mind the B#ll*cks, Here's the Science by Luke O'Neill
Children's Book of the Year, JuniorThe Great Irish Farm Book by Darragh McCullough, illustrated by Sally Caulwell
Children's Book of the Year, SeniorBreak the Mould by Sinéad Burke, illustrated by Natalie Byrne
Teen & Young Adult Book of the YearSavage Her Reply by Deirdre Sullivan, illustrated by Karen Vaughan
Sports Book of the YearChampagne Football by Mark Tighe & Paul Rowan
Newcomer of the YearDiary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty
Irish Language Book of the YearCnámh by Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde
RTÉ Audience Choice AwardA Light That Never Goes Out by Keelin Shanley
Short Story of the YearI Ate It All And I Really Thought I Wouldn't by Caoilinn Hughes
Poem of the YearIn the Museum of Misremembered Things by Linda McKenna
International Recognition Award Lee Child

2021

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]

AwardWinner
Novel of the Year Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
Crime Fiction Book of the Year56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard
Best Irish Published Book of the YearThe Coastal Atlas of Ireland by Val Cummins, Robert Devoy, Barry Brunt, Darius Bartlett and Sarah Kandrot
Non-Fiction Book of the YearWe Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Ireland Since 1958 by Fintan O'Toole ( Blueribbon icon.png )
Cookbook of the YearEveryday 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, JuniorA Hug for You by David King, illustrated by Rhiannon Archard
Children's Book of the Year, SeniorThe Summer I Robbed a Bank by David O'Doherty, illustrated by Chris Judge
Teen & Young Adult Book of the YearThe New Girl by Sinead Moriarty
Sports Book of the YearFight or Flight: My Life, My Choices by Keith Earls, with Tommy Conlon
Newcomer of the YearSnowflake by Louise Nealon
Irish Language Book of the YearMadame Lazare by Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin
RTÉ Audience Choice AwardYour One Wild and Precious Life by Maureen Gaffney
Lifestyle Book of the YearDécor Galore by Laura De Barra
Biography of the YearDid Ye Hear Mammy Died? by Séamas O'Reilly
Author of the Year Marian Keyes
Short Story of the YearLittle Lives by Deirdre Sullivan
Poem of the YearLongboat at Portaferry by Siobhan Campbell
Bookshop of the Year [24] Kennys Bookshop and Art Gallery, Galway
Lifetime Achievement Award Sebastian Barry

2022

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]

AwardWinner
Novel of the YearTrespasses by Louise Kennedy
Crime Fiction Book of the YearBreaking Point by Edel Coffey
Best Irish Published Book of the YearAn Irish Folklore Treasury by John Creedon
Non-Fiction Book of the YearMy Fourth Time, We Drowned by Sally Hayden ( Blueribbon icon.png )
Cookbook of the YearThe Daly Dish: Bold Food Made Good by Gina and Karol Daly
Popular Fiction Book of the YearAgain, Rachel by Marian Keyes
Children's Book of the Year, JuniorOur Big Day by Bob Johnston, illustrated by Michael Emberley
Children's Book of the Year, SeniorGirls Who Slay Monsters by Ellen Ryan, illustrated by Shona Shirley Macdonald
Teen & Young Adult Book of the YearLet's Talk by Richie Sadlier
Sports Book of the YearKellie by Kellie Harrington, with Roddy Doyle
Newcomer of the YearThere's Been a Little Incident by Alice Ryan
Irish Language Book of the YearEL by Thaddeus Ó Buachalla
Lifestyle Book of the YearAn Irish Atlantic Rainforest: A Personal Journey into the Magic of Rewilding by Eoghan Daltun
Biography of the YearTime 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 O'Connor
Poem of the YearWedding Dress by Martina Dalton
Bookshop of the Year [24] Bridge Street Books, Wicklow
Lifetime Achievement Award Anne Enright

2023

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]

AwardWinner
Novel of the YearThe Bee Sting by Paul Murray
Crime Fiction Book of the YearStrange Sally Diamong by Liz Nugent
Best Irish Published Book of the YearSunday Miscellany: A Selection 2018 - 2023 edited by Sarah Binchy
Non-Fiction Book of the YearA Thread of Violence by Mark O'Connell
Cookbook of the YearFlavour by Mark Moriarty, with photography by Cliodhna Prendergast
Popular Fiction Book of the YearMy Hot Friend by Sophie White
Children's Book of the Year, JuniorThe President's Dog by Peter Donnelly
Children's Book of the Year, SeniorI 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 YeaBlack and Irish: Legends, Trailblazers and Everyday Heroes by Leon Diop and Briana Fitzsimons, illustrated by Jessica Louis
Sports Book of the YearThe Grass Ceiling by Eimear Ryan (Irish author)
Newcomer of the YearKala by Colin Walsh
Irish Language Book of the YearImram agus Scéalta Eile by Róise Ní Bhaoill
Lifestyle Book of the YearThe Hike Life by Roz Purcell
Biography of the YearPoor 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 YearVectors in Kabul by Mary O'Donnell
Bookshop of the YearHalfway up the Stairs in Greystones, County Wicklow
Listeners' Choice AwardPoor by Katriona O'Sullivan
New Voices: The An Post Writing PrizeThe Border / Кордон - Valeriia Shmyrova
Lifetime Achievement Award Roy Foster [32]

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