From page to stage for top writers

Ireland’s top writers moved from the page to the stage in style to accept prizes at the 2012 Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards at the RDS.

John Banville’s Ancient Light was 2012’s best novel, Tana French’s Broken Harbour won the crime award and Catherine Fulvio’s Eat Like an Italian won in the new cookbook category.

Boxer Katie Taylor took home gold in the sports category for My Olympic Dream.