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# An post book awards

Last year

2022

‘Bookshop of the year’ award opens for nominations

You can nominate your favourite store through an online portal.

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Aug 8th 2022, 7:46 PM

All time

Six-strong shortlist announced for Irish Sports Book of the Year

The winner will be revealed at a live ceremony in Dublin on 23 November.

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Oct 21st 2021, 5:36 PM

Extract: 'Birds are vessels for a lasting happiness that can be hard to find in other avenues of life'

I’ve seen species from my bedroom window that I haven’t seen anywhere else, writes Conor W. O’Brien in an extract from his book.

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Nov 9th 2019, 4:00 PM