Two first-time novelists shortlisted for Irish Novel of the Year Award at Listowel Writers' Week

The strength of Irish fiction writing is reflected in the submitted works, with established names competing with the younger brigade for the €15,000 prize for the overall winner
Two first-time novelists shortlisted for Irish Novel of the Year Award at Listowel Writers' Week

Writer Niamh Campbell has been shortlisted for the 2021 Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award at Listowel Writers' Week for her novel 'This Happy'.

Thu, 08 Apr, 2021 - 12:40
Anne Lucey

Five writers, among them two first-time novelists, have been shortlisted for the 2021 Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award at Listowel Writers' Week.

The winner of the €15,000 first prize will be announced in June during the 50th anniversary of one of Ireland’s oldest literary festivals.

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