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Success for Lynn Ruane, Sally Rooney and Aislings everywhere at Irish Book Awards
Here are this year’s winners.
Extract: Don't fear the reaper - an immunologist on why we shouldn't be so afraid of death
Immunologist Luke O’Neill writes about how death fascinates us all, but once upon a time it was sometimes a tricky thing for a doctor to confirm.
Once upon a time, Ireland was full of penguins - here's how they disappeared
No, not the chocolate bars – real penguins. Author Rob Maguire explains.
WIN: These great books nominated for the Irish Book Awards 2018
Six non-fiction books about everything from heritage to trailblazing women.
'From footballers to computer programmers - I'm blazing a trail for Ireland's hidden women'
Ever heard of aviator Lilian Bland from Antrim, or professional international footballer Anne O’Brien from Inchicore? Author Sarah Webb on why they were forgotten about, despite their achievements.
Enda Kenny's grandfather, a Dutch plane full of diamonds: Illustrating the lesser-known histories of Irish lighthouses
Roger O’Reilly’s book of illustrations looks at the hidden history of Ireland’s lighthouses.
People on the Pier: Dún Laoghaire landmark remembered in new book
New book on Dún Laoghaire pier takes the reader down memory lane.
Here are the books fighting it out at the 2018 Irish Book Awards
You can vote for your favourites across the categories.
Irish language works get their own award category for first time at Irish Book Awards
An Post has taken over as sponsor of the annual awards for the next three years.
Atlas of the Irish Revolution named Ireland's best book of the year
It was given the award by the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards today.
These are the best Irish books of 2017
We’ve got all the winners’ names right here.
Frank McGuinness's journey from 'timid Donegal boy' to successful writer
We visited the writer in his office at UCD.
Irish Book Award nominee Deirdre Sullivan talks fairy tales and fighting procrastination
Her book Tanglewood and Brine is nominated in the TheJournal.ie Best Irish Published Book of the Year 2017 category.
David McCullagh on Eamon de Valera: 'People tended either to love him or to loath him'
It’s difficult to be even-handed about someone who arouses such strong emotions, four decades after his death, writes David McCullagh.
Ruth Fitzmaurice: 'The writing just came out - it was raw inside me'
The author of I Found My Tribe, who is married to the late Simon Fitzmaurice, is nominated for an Irish Book Award.
Newbies, celebrities, and one turkey: These Irish books are in the running to be named the best of 2017
The nominees for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book awards were announced today.
Comedian David Walliams to get special recognition at Irish Book Awards 2017
“This is delightful news,” the Little Britain star, and children’s author, said.
Ireland’s favourite books for 2016 have been announced
The winners were announced at an award ceremony in Dublin tonight.
"Irish readers are like no others in the world": How these homegrown publishers are making waves
We speak to two of the country’s publishers about a life in books.
Pics: Five images that tell the story of modern Ireland
Here are five images taken from 100 artworks that tell the story of a nation.
The Invisible Art: Why have Irish composers been ignored for so long?
Music critic Michael Dervan writes about his journey to discovering more Irish composers in his book The Invisible Art, which is nominated for a Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Award.
A story before bedtime: 'The Cure for Too Much Feeling'
Written by Bernie McGill, this short story is taken from The Glass Shore, which is nominated in the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards.
COMPETITION: Win a load of great books nominated for the Irish Book Awards
There are some super titles up for grabs.
Life, death and rock n'roll: 40 years of Ireland captured in photos
Photographer Eric Luke’s book is nominated in the Irish Book Awards.
These are the best books in Ireland right now - and you get to vote for your favourites
The Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards take place in November.
How much money did a woman pay for U2 tickets that never arrived? It’s the week in numbers
Plus: How many priests are going to a shopping centre in Clare to hear confession?
'Speaking out about imbalance can shake people up'
Journalist and and Irish Book Awards-nominated editor Sinead Gleeson on why speaking out can help bring change.
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way has never looked more beautiful than in these photos
These stunning images show off how gorgeous our country really is.
His book was banned and burned, but JP Donleavy has had the last laugh
The author lives in a mansion in Mullingar, and TheJournal.ie paid him a visit.
COMPETITION: Win a load of superb books nominated for the Irish Book Awards
Book lovers rejoice, there’s some brilliant ones up for grabs.
Bill Bryson: 'I've always felt I'm kind of an outsider'
The best-selling author spoke to us about life in the UK, and what it’s like to have Robert Redford portray you on the big screen.
There's an intriguing story behind why this Irish design genius was ignored for decades
The first Irish biography about her has been nominated for an Irish Book Award.
These books are fighting to be named the best in Ireland
The shortlist has just been announced.
Jeffrey Archer has a little bit of Irish in him... and thinks we might win the World Cup
The writer whose books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide talked to TheJournal.ie about rugby, his literary success and life as a storyteller.
And the winners of the Irish Book Awards haul are...
Well done you two…
COMPETITION: Win a big haul of books from this year's Irish Book Awards
Love books? Here’s how to win some great ones.
Seamus Heaney honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
The Bord Gáis Irish Book Awards have announced this year’s winners…
Tubridy takes best newcomer prize at Irish Book Awards
Well-publicised JFK tome scoops prize as Booker-nominated novel Room takes Novel of the Year.
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