Eason Novel of the Year

Inaugurated in 2000, the Novel of the Year was the foundation stone of the Irish Book Awards. Early winners included John McGahern, Colm McCann and Anne Enright.  Eason are proud to sponsor this prestigious award, which is always a mark of the depth and quality of Irish fiction.

Previous Winners:

• 2014 Academy Street by Mary Costello
• 2013 The Guts by Roddy Doyle
• 2012  Ancient Light by John Banville
• 2011  Mistaken by Neil Jordan
• 2010  Room by Emma Donoghue
• 2009   The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
• 2008  The Gathering by Anne Enright
• 2007  Winterwood by Patrick McCabe
• 2006  The Sea by John Banville
• 2005  Havoc In Its Third Year by Ronan Bennett
• 2004  Dancer by Colum McCann
• 2003  That They May Face the Rising Sun by John McGahern

Click here for Eligibility guidelines