Donal Ryan 'overjoyed' after winning Orwell Prize with novel Heart, Be At Peace

The Tipperary author said he was 'overjoyed' to receive the award, calling the moment 'very special and unexpected'

Donal Ryan in Limerick. Picture: Manon Gilbart.

Donal Ryan has said he is “overjoyed” to have won the prestigious Orwell Prize for political fiction.

The Tipperary native was announced as the winner in London for his latest novel, Heart, Be At Peace.