Mayo author shortlisted in the An Post Irish Book Awards 2025
The shortlist for the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards has been unveiled, featuring a diverse and exciting mix of exceptional writing from both new and established writers across 19 categories.
Mayo author Kevin Moran has been shortlisted in the Specsavers Children’s Book of the Year Senior category, for his debut novel, ‘The Doomsday Club’. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in the Convention Centre, Dublin, on Thursday, November 27.
Celebrating its 20th year, the An Post Irish Book Awards continue to champion and promote Irish writing to the widest range of readers possible. Each year, the awards bring together a vast community passionate about books – readers, authors, booksellers, publishers and librarians – to recognise the very best of new and established Irish writing talent, and 2025 will be no different.
To tie in with the announcement of the An Post Irish Book Awards shortlist, the public are now being asked to have their say and cast their votes for the best books of the year on the An Post Irish Book Awards website, here.
All voters will be entered into a prize draw to win one of five €100 National Book Tokens vouchers. The voting is open now and will close at 6 p.m., on Sunday, November 16.
Meanwhile, a one-hour television special, hosted by Oliver Callan, will be broadcast on RTÉ One on Thursday, December 11. This will give viewers an exclusive insight into the six books and the authors competing for the accolade of ‘An Post Irish Book Awards Book of the Year 2025’, culminating in the reveal of this year’s overall winner.
Larry Mac Hale, Chairperson of the An Post Irish Book Awards, said:
“The shortlist for this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards once again highlights the extraordinary breadth and depth of talent among Irish writers. It’s inspiring to see such creativity and passion reflected across every category, with deserving recognition for authors, publishers, illustrators, and booksellers alike.
The An Post Irish Book Awards remains the cornerstone of Ireland’s literary calendar, and we look forward to celebrating this year’s winners on November 27.”
Debbie Byrne, Managing Director of Retail at An Post, said:
“We’re proud to announce the shortlist for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2025. From exciting new talent to beloved favourites, this year’s shortlist is a celebration of imagination, bold ideas, unforgettable journeys and the richness of Irish literature that speaks to every kind of reader and every aspect of Irish life. Our support for the Irish Book Awards goes far beyond sponsorship, it’s a heartfelt belief in the transformative power of storytelling to light up minds, inspire and connect us and bring great enjoyment.
“Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors and happy reading everyone.”