‘Overcoming’, written by the patient rights advocate and campaigner together with Naomi Linehan, won the accolade following a a public vote.

First awarded in 2006, the awards showcase the diverse mix of writing from new and established writers across 16 categories.

Kevin Barry, Jamie Heaslip, Donal Skehan and Andrea Corr are just some of the people shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards

Vicky Phelan has revealed the name of her upcoming book.

A memoir about cancer awareness advocate Vicky Phelan’s life is to published in September.