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An Post Delivers
July 31, 2020
After three years of headline sponsorship, it’s become impossible to imagine the Irish literary sector without An Post’s energy and commitment to books, authors, and the written word. Through its dynamic #ReadersWanted campaign, An Post has shown the e …
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Submissions open for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2020
June 30, 2020
Ireland’s major literary event returns to celebrate the glories of Irish writing The big sleep may soon be over and a brave new world beckons as the An Post Irish Book Awards gear up to celebrate another wonderful year for Irish writing. Along with mos …
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Passing of a Poetry Legend
April 28, 2020
Irish literary community laments the death of the poet Eavan Boland Described by President Higgins as “one of the pre-eminent voices in Irish literature” Eavan Boland has died from a stroke, aged 75. Tributes have been pouring in for a woman who was …
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An Post Irish Book Awards wins triple at the European Sponsorship Association Awards ceremony
February 27, 2020
The An Post Irish Book Awards has scooped three awards including the Grand Prix at the 2020 European Sponsorship Association Awards (ESA). Demonstrating the diversity of the ESA Awards, the Grand Prix winner was a cultural sponsorship, with the An Post …
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Death of a Dear Friend – Keelin Shanley
February 10, 2020
It was with great sadness that we learned of the untimely death of Keelin Shanley. Keelin was an award-winning journalist, a widely-respected RTÉ broadcaster and a true friend of the An Post Irish Book Awards. Along with RTÉ colleague, Evelyn O’Rourke, …
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‘Overcoming’ by Vicky Phelan and Naomi Linehan named as the An Post Irish Book of the Year 2019
January 30, 2020
‘Overcoming’ by Vicky Phelan and Naomi Linehan, a book written about truth and bravery through Vicky’s remarkable personal story, has been voted the ‘An Post Irish Book of the Year 2019’. The ‘An Post Irish Book of the Year 2019’ was chosen by a public …
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An Post has supported the National Adult Literacy Agency in providing literacy, numeracy and digital tuition to adults and families for more than a decade
November 26, 2019
This short documentary, below, filmed by noted documentarian Ken Wardrop follows Veronica Poole – a determined woman who has taken the brave step to return to education after many years. Even though Veronica is only at the start of her journey back in …
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Winners of the An Post Irish Book Awards 2019 announced
November 20, 2019
Joseph O’Connor, Vicky Phelan, Sinéad Gleeson, Joe Duffy and Freya McClements, Andrea Corr, Richie Sadlier, Anne Griffin and Jane Casey among the winners Colm Tóibín honoured with Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award Voting now open for the ‘An Post …
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Shortlist unveiled for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2019
October 24, 2019
Shortlist includes Kevin Barry, Edna O’Brien, Joseph O’Connor, Cecelia Ahern, Emma Dabiri, Niall Breslin, Fintan O’Toole, Samantha Power, Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen, Jamie Heaslip, Donal Skehan, Andrea Corr, Vicky Phelan, Diarmaid Ferriter, Sinéad …
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Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin announced as recipient of The An Post International Recognition Award for 2019
August 21, 2019
George R.R. Martin, the world-renowned author and creative force behind Game of Thrones, is to receive The An Post International Recognition Award as part of this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards. The celebrated fantasy writer will receive the accolade …
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