Irish Book Awards
Complete guide to literary prizes and book awards in Ireland, celebrating Irish authors and literature.
About Irish Book Awards
Ireland has a rich literary tradition and hosts several prestigious book awards. The An Post Irish Book Awards is the country's premier celebration of Irish writing, while other awards honor specific genres, debut authors, and works in the Irish language.
Major Irish Book Awards
An Post Irish Book Awards
Ireland's premier book awards with multiple categories including Novel of the Year, Crime Fiction, and Children's Book of the Year.
International Dublin Literary Award
World's most valuable prize for a single work of fiction. Prize: €100,000
Rooney Prize for Irish Literature
Annual award for a body of work by an Irish writer under 40.
Newcomer of the Year
An Post Irish Book Awards category for debut authors.
Irish Book Awards FAQ
What is the most prestigious Irish book award?
The An Post Irish Book Awards is considered Ireland's premier literary celebration. The International Dublin Literary Award, while open to international authors, is the world's most valuable annual literary prize for a single work of fiction.
Can non-Irish authors win Irish book awards?
Most Irish book awards require Irish citizenship or residency. However, the International Dublin Literary Award is open to authors worldwide, with books nominated by public libraries from around the globe.